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Old Man ‘Devastated’ As Senior Cat Goes Missing—Tears At What Happens Next

Old Man ‘Devastated’ As Senior Cat Goes Missing—Tears At What Happens Next

Summary

An elderly man was very upset after his senior cat, Ariel, went missing. Julie Nashawaty, a professional cat sitter from Boston, joined the search for the cat, which slipped out of the man's home due to a door that didn't latch properly. Nashawaty and her husband found the cat during a nighttime search.

Key Facts

  • An elderly man discovered his cat, Ariel, was missing when he woke up.
  • The cat is a 17-year-old Siamese that had never been outside before.
  • The door's latch failed, allowing the cat to escape overnight.
  • Julie Nashawaty, a cat sitter and rescue volunteer, helped to search for Ariel.
  • Nashawaty was contacted because of her experience with finding lost cats.
  • She and her husband searched for and eventually found Ariel at night.
  • The search was emotional because the man's late wife had rescued the cat.
  • Many missing cats are often found close to where they first escape.

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