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US family reunited with pet cat seven years after it was lost: ‘We always thought about him’

US family reunited with pet cat seven years after it was lost: ‘We always thought about him’

Summary

A family from Georgia reunited with their lost cat Dodger more than seven years after he disappeared during their move from California. Dodger was found by a rescue group, identified through his microchip, and returned to the family after a long distance trip.

Key Facts

  • Dodger the cat went missing in 2018 during a move from California when he escaped from a friend's vehicle.
  • The family later moved to Calhoun, Georgia, more than 2,300 miles from where Dodger was lost.
  • Dodger was found in Madera, California, and brought to Fresno Trap and Release, a pet rescue group.
  • Veterinarians recognized Dodger had a microchip, which helped identify his owners.
  • Sydney Sherman from Fresno TNR flew with Dodger to Florida to reunite him with his family.
  • The family was very happy to have Dodger back, describing his return as bringing back a part of their childhood.
  • Dodger still responds to his name and interacts playfully with the children, who had lost their father around the time the cat disappeared.
  • The story highlights the importance of microchipping pets to help lost animals be returned to their owners.
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