The pain of losing a pet is universally experienced by pet owners. Alison and Dean Lyng were horrified when their 25-year-old cat, Kizzy, vanished. They hoped against all odds that she was still alive and pondered where she might be for nearly two years. It’s normal to lose hope, but miracles do occur occasionally. In this instance, a generous rescuer and a social media post served as that miracle.
The Disappearance and Discovery of Kizzy
When an elderly cat coated in fleas and hungry was found by a gutter in May, Kizzy had been gone for months. She was located and taken to a nearby shelter by kindhearted animal rescuer Natasha McPhee. The cat was in poor condition—her nails were overgrown, and she was significantly underweight—and was thought to be a stray since she wasn’t microchipped. She received the necessary veterinary care from the shelter, but nobody could have predicted the amazing tale that would eventually come to light.
Social Media’s Power
Natasha thought there could be more to this elderly cat’s tale, so the shelter gave it the moniker Moose. She asked whether anyone recognized her after sharing a picture of the cat on Facebook. When Alison saw the post, she recognized the cat right away as her beloved Kizzy. When she got in touch with Natasha, the shelter was overjoyed to learn that the aging cat had a home and devoted owners who were excitedly awaiting her return.
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