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After 14 Years Of Being Separated, Cat Reunites With His Family For One Reason Only

After 14 Years Of Being Separated, Cat Reunites With His Family For One Reason Only

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This heartwarming story proves that life is full of surprises, especially when you least expect them.

No one knows this better than an Iowa family who was reunited with their beloved cat after 14 long years. However, it turned out the cat found his way home for one reason only…

Years ago, a young girl named Jill from Iowa adopted her very first cat, Ralph, who was rescued by the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. As soon as Jill saw him, they instantly fell in love with each other.

She brought Ralph home, and for the next three years, they enjoyed the time of their lives. Jill’s mother, Rita, shared that they did everything together, and Jill would even carry him around like a baby.

kids holding a cat
Credit: Jill and Rita

They were basically living the dream until one day, Ralph disappeared, leaving Jill and the whole family devastated.

They hoped Ralph would return home, but, as the years passed, their hope also began to fade. Yet, the memory of beloved Ralph didn’t. Later, Jill had many other pets, but no one could replace Ralph.

Sadly, she couldn’t change anything, so one day, she accepted that he was gone. Years passed, and Jill grew up, got married, and became a wonderful mother to a lovely boy.

Her priorities changed, so she didn’t have much time for her childhood memories. That was until a surprising event took her all the way back to her childhood. 

14 years after Ralph’s disappearance, Jill’s mom, Rita, received a call from the local rescue. The rescue claimed they had found their cat thanks to the microchip. Rita was in disbelief, so she sent Jill to the rescue, where she was left in huge shock.

Upon arriving at the rescue, Jill saw her beloved cat Ralph, who had been missing for 14 years. Even though she couldn’t believe her eyes, she was overjoyed they finally reunited. It was a miracle!

woman holding a cat
Credit: Jill and Rita

Jill took Ralph home and instantly began providing him with everything he had missed over the years.

Sadly, the joy didn’t last too long. It seemed Ralph managed to find his way home for one reason only – to say one last goodbye to his beloved forever family.

Two weeks after reuniting with his humans, Ralph crossed the Rainbow Bridge surrounded by his loved ones. 

Though heartbroken, Ralph’s family was grateful to be his first and last family and to be by his side during his final moments.

No one knows where Ralph was all those years, but what’s most important is that he always had a forever home with his family in Iowa, and now the memory of him will live forever in their hearts.

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