South Carolina Woman Gets An Unexpected Call 5 Years After Her Cat Disappeared
Feya, a beloved cat from Ladson, South Carolina, vanished from her home, leaving her owner, Alexandra, heartbroken.
As the years slipped by – five in total – Alexandra eventually accepted that her feline friend was gone for good.
But sometimes miracles happen when you least expect them. After all that time, Feya was discovered 15 miles away from where she had disappeared.
Here’s how her incredible story unfolded!
The reunion was made possible by one small but powerful detail: Feya’s microchip. Why it took so long is still unclear.
It’s possible that someone had tried before but couldn’t connect with Alexandra because the phone number on the chip was outdated.
Everything changed when a kind passerby spotted Feya roaming the streets and brought her to a vet.
There, the microchip revealed another number, Alexandra’s sister’s contact, which finally led to the long-awaited connection.
When the call finally came, Alexandra was in disbelief. Shocked and overcome with emotion, she could hardly process that her beloved cat had been found after so many years and miles apart.
When she arrived to bring Feya home, the cat’s condition was far from perfect, but that didn’t matter.
Alexandra’s heart was full – she was simply grateful to hold her again and hopeful that with love and care, Feya would soon recover. She said:
“Feya was in rough shape; underweight with injured paws and thinning fur, but Alexandra was overwhelmed to see that Feya recognized her, purring as Alexandra said hello after five years.”
Alexandra talked to ABC News and shared how sad and worried she was, but with time she had to move on:
“I never had closure because I didn’t know exactly what happened to her. But I had to accept it so I could move on.”
Aldwin Roman, the vice president of Charleston Animal Society, explained how it often happens that microchips contain outdated information.
“We’ll send someone to the address, and no one is living there anymore, or it’s not the same people. I think making sure that information is up-to-date is almost more important than getting the microchip.”
Thankfully, Alexandra had included her sister’s number as an emergency contact on the microchip, and that detail made all the difference.
Because of it, Feya was reunited with her family and is now on the road to a full recovery. Before long, her coat will shine again.
Aside from fleas and a few scabs, she was in good health, which means her healing process should be quick.
And when it comes to settling back into her old home, Feya seems to be adjusting without any trouble at all.
Alexandra is overjoyed to have her best furr-iend back in her life! She added:
“My mission is to bring her back to normal – the fluffy, puffy kitty that she used to be.”
She also admits how she admires Feya for surviving on her own in the harsh outdoor environment. In her own words:
“She’s a miracle cat.”
Feya’s journey is a powerful reminder of the importance of microchipping our pets and keeping that information up to date.
Life can be unpredictable, and even indoor cats may slip outside and get lost. Taking that simple precaution ensures they always have a way back home.
