Summary
Francine, a well-known cat at a Lowe's store in Richmond, Virginia, went missing on September 18 and was found safe two weeks later. Her disappearance led to a viral online campaign to locate her, which gathered support from people around the world. Francine is now back home and recovering from her adventure.
Key Facts
- Francine, a cat living at a Lowe's store in Richmond, Virginia, went missing on September 18.
- A grassroots campaign on Instagram, called @WheresFrancine, was started to find her.
- The Instagram account quickly gained over 33,000 followers.
- Francine has been a part of the Lowe's Broad Street store since 2017 and acted as the unofficial mascot.
- Employees at Lowe's take care of her needs, including food and medical care.
- Francine was found safe on October 6 and is resting after returning home.
- The Instagram campaign involved daily updates and petitions to spread the word about her disappearance.
- A celebration called "Francine Fest" is planned to welcome her back.
