Key Facts

• A missing cat named Eli was the focus of a group effort in a New York City apartment building.
• The search started with a simple note about the missing cat and grew to involve many residents.
• Neighbors used notes to communicate and coordinated efforts across multiple floors.
• The cat was found and temporarily housed by a resident with help from a rescue group.
• The cat, Eli, was not microchipped, making identification difficult.
• Eli was fostered by a resident in the building and did not have cancer, as initially feared.
• The effort highlighted community involvement and how neighbors can come together in difficult situations.