A long-lost cat was finally reunited with his family when an animal control officer discovered him in his backyard in Blythe, California. Dalton Churchwell, a police officer, scanned the cat for a microchip and was able to identify its owners. He also learned that he had disappeared in 2011 from his home in San Diego.
Pet mom holds a cat in her arms after 12 years. (Facebook/Riverside County Animal Services)
Riverside County Animal Services shared the heartwarming gathering on Facebook. “It’s not uncommon for business to follow our animal control officers home. And that’s exactly what happened when Riverside County Animal Control Officer Dalton Churchwell noticed a cat wandering around his yard on Oct. 1 in Blythe. He managed to catch the cat and scan it for a microchip,” reads part of the caption accompanying the video shared on Facebook.
“A scan showed that the cat had gone missing in 2011 from its home in San Diego. Officer Churchwell took a chance and called the owners who were delighted to learn that Butters had been found. How Butters ended up in Blythe, Angelo Castellino, Butters’ owner, said he couldn’t imagine; however, he noted that Butters had always been an adventurous cat,” the caption added.
The video shows a police officer carrying a bag with a cat in it. As soon as Pet Mom unzipped the bag, she started kissing Butters. Towards the end of the video, the pet mom transferred the cat from one bag to another to take it home safely.
“It was just amazing. I am very grateful to Constable Churchwell for identifying Butters. The policeman simply did his best. You know, he did this on a Sunday night, on his free time,” Butters’ owner, Angelo Castellino, told Riverside County.
Watch the touching reunion here:
The video was shared a few hours ago. Since then, it has collected over 2,800 views. The sharing also garnered a lot of likes and comments.
Here’s how people reacted to this reunion video:
“He’s always been an adventurous cat, which means he’s been allowed to go outside. Someone else probably found it and took it and kept it all these years. Looks in good condition, especially for a senior. Let’s hope he goes home and stays inside,” the Facebook user posted.
Another added: “That’s great!”
“I was afraid the cat would jump out, and the bag should not be opened until you get home and acclimatize inside for a few weeks. Please do not let out into a new unknown area,” expressed a third.
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Source: newstars.edu.vn