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'A good Samaritan brought a "stray" into the vet': Lost cat found after eight years of being missing thanks to her microchip, leading to a wholesome Christmas reunion

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    woman hugging an orange cat, the cat closes his eyes and enjoys the hug
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    Eight years ago, my precious girl, Estella escaped from her carrier when I was moving her from the car to house.
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    She ran into the woods, and was never found. I was absolutely devastated for years. She saved me when I was in the lowest points in my life.
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    Because of her I adopted two more orange long hair cats. Well today, a good samaritan brought a "stray" into the vet for a leg abscess.
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    She had been feeding and tending to my sweet girl for 8 whole years. They scanned her for a microchip when she came in and called me and my mom right away.
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    I haven't stopped crying. Thanking God for the sweet lady taking care of my baby. I am so blessed she is home (when she comes out of hiding, I'll post more pictures)
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    BryerMan-4005 How is the person who had taken care of Estella for so long? I am happy for you to get your love back, but I would think (I would certainly hope so, after 8 years) that it was very hard for them to give her up.
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    OP UseSpiritual4110 They said that she was crying when she left the vet. That shattered me, but I was able to get her number and I'm going to reach out tomorrow
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    Caliyogagrl Miracles at Christmas! So happy for you, it must be such a shock for you both.
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    Texas Chihuahuas This is the best thing I have ever read. I needed this. No doubt in my mind I am a believer now in miracles. I do believe!
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    jadekadir1 I am sooooo glad your baby is home. I would be devastated if any of my three babies were missing, let alone that long.
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    Horror_Signature7744 So glad you got her back!!! I need to add that a microchip is useless if you don't register the chip. I've found several lost dogs. All had chips, none were registered.
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    Thats Crap Tastic I've always felt the universe always works towards a balance. If it's too hot somewhere, it ends up too cold somewhere else. Wherever there is darkness, the brightest light will shine. elsewhere. If there is an orange leaving, there is an orange coming home... Love doesn't fade in absence, it waits.
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    Level_Apartment_2322 Gooo microchips! So happy for you
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    iWonderiUnder i'm glad she fed your cat and she was brought back to you. I hope you reported to your local animal authorities.
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    For everyone reading if a cat shows up, feed and care for it, but if it shows up at your door it's likely someone's current or former pet, ASAP take it to the vet or notify your local sheriff or animal shelter, and certainly before 8 years. that's long time to be with a human without veterinary care.
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    Starkren Wow, that is amazing you got your cat back after so long!
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    I have a similar story. My cat went missing. I searched the neighborhood, I handed out flyers, put an ad in the paper and Craigslist. Nothing. At one point, I moved away for work, but my parents still lived in the area.
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    I got a call from the microchip company six years later that he'd been found. Someone took him in and kept him, but when they moved, they abandoned him. A good Samaritan tried to take care of him, but eventually called animal control.
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    He's officially been longer in my care than his six year disappearance and is happy, healthy, and strong. I hope you get 8+ years of happiness with your kitty.
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    zomblina Right, everyone is so happy about it but I'm thinking of that woman

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