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Man Gets Reunited With His 19-Year-Old Cat 7 Years After He Went Missing
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Man Gets Reunited With His 19-Year-Old Cat 7 Years After He Went Missing

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After 7 long years since the adorable tabby named Chebon went missing, the hope to find him was scarce. Robert probably already came to peace with the thought that he’ll never see his little buddy again until he received a life-changing call. Apparently, a kind stranger reached out to tell him that his beloved feline is safe and sound and can’t wait to see him again! It’s safe to say that after going through tremendous heartbreak, Robert experienced something that could only be described as a miracle.

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The adorable cat went missing years ago, right before Robert was planning on moving from California to Ohio. The devastated owner decided to ditch his plans and stayed in California for the whole year looking for his missing pal, but to no avail.

“I remember at one point I was praying and I said, ‘God, I’ll do anything, just bring my Chebon back,’” Robert said in a video posted on the Ventura County Animal Services. The cat seemed to have disappeared forever and Robert had no other choice than to move on.

Then 7 years later, a woman spotted a cat who looked ill, so she decided to catch the animal and take him to the vet. Luckily, the cat she found had a microchip, and in an instant, they knew who is the owner of the 19-year-old cat who had been living in the streets for years. That’s when Robert received a call saying that his cat was alive.

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“I was afraid there was some kind of mistake,” Robert said in the reunion video. The man decided to hop on a plane and fly all the way from Los Angeles to see his old pal.

After finally seeing the cat, Robert immediately recognized his buddy and burst into tears. After all these years, the two friends were back together. The touching moment was captured by the animal shelter and instantly went viral, leaving so many people in tears.

Watch the reunion below

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christysmith_1 avatar
Christy Smith
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

19 is sincerely old for a kitty, & the fact he / she survived the streets for 7 years. Great story!

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KatKaleen
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The cat really looks fit and healthy, but that's after it got care, of course. My oldest cat lived to become 21, some months later he had a stroke. I found the poor thing on the bathroom floor when I got back from work, still alive, but barely. The vet told me that cats don't recover from a stroke, so he was put to sleep. *sniff* However, there are rare cases of cats that live much longer, up to 30 and more.

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Whatever...
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The most beautiful people in the world are the ones who love animals. Attraction level skyrockets.

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Sarcasticow
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

110% agree! I love both cats and dogs, and whenever I meet other dog owners with their dogs and both begin to play, conversations with the dog owners are always very lovely and friendly.

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deanna woods
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am so happy that this man was able to be reunited with his cat. Hopefully they will be able to spend many more years together.

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Iggy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awwwwwwww! I'm so glad he got his cat back. Please excuse me, I have something in my eye.

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Heidi Geary
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Two cat reunion stories in one week? BoredPanda, keep it up!

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Joeshar
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The reaction of the man is priceless. And wow a 19 years old cat that doesn't look like that old.

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June Clavelle
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this!!! The look on the guys face...I can just feel the love he has for the little guy! Thank you for posting this Bored Panda!!!

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Dorothy Parker
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So touching. I'm glad they mentioned registering the microchip online, that's the step far too many people don't understand. You can find free sites to do it. We check every so often that the registration for our pets is current.

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Janelle Collard
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Microchip save the day! (Make sure to update the microchip info when you move.)

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Jace
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I see stories like this, I wonder about the calico that disappeared while staying with a friend of mine. I doubt I will see her again, though.

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Monday
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The chip doesn't track the animal. It's just like a collar under their skin telling them who the owner is and how to contact them.

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Elina Kuusisto
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Needed some good news today. Yay, Chebon and Robert!! So happy for you! ❤❤

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Magpie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

" Luckily, the cat she found had a microchip" . Not luck Good humans, owner learnt how to care best. Cat friend stranger knew to get the cat's chip checked. GOOD humans. ! so glad to see how this system works.

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Magpie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this story moves you ( i takes a tissue , passes the box ) consider supporting/ starting a TNR program: to save lives and to reduce severe misery. >>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L50sMy1EFKU&t=49s<<<<<<<<&lt; yeah I am pushing this idea. Because i think it is so great.

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Agnes Pethes
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok. I will be mean again. But really? He just couldn't meet the cat immediately? I would push everyone away, open the box and hug my buddy. But no. Let's shoot a click worthy video. So everyone should just wait. This is ridiculous. I am really happy for the couple. But it's insane how humans can't just enjoy a moment without filming, commenting, staging it. I'm sorry but this irritates me.

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Samhhain Cat
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awwwwww :) :) Note to everyone: I have no idea how this guy got lost, but KEEP YOUR F*****G CATS INSIDE.

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So you want it to be a caged animal? They clearly want to experience the outdoors, so denying them the thing they want most is rather cruel. If you love an animal, you want it to be happy. You can walk cats if you train them young enough. Best of both worlds!

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KatKaleen
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4 years ago

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To be honest, the cat doesn't look very happy to see her owner, but who can blame the cat, it spent over a third of its life without the man. Living on the streets, surviving on its own, possibly for years... I don't believe the cat just wandered off. They have an amazing sense of direction, even when they pursue a cat in heat. Cat's don't get lost, they get accidentally locked up in a cellar/shed/garage. Or they get stolen. In this case, that's more likely. Somebody liked the cat, took it, kept it inside, and threw it out after some months. Sweet reunion.

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Kjorn
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4 years ago

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lol… the cats seems like he didn't care :-)

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Christy Smith
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

19 is sincerely old for a kitty, & the fact he / she survived the streets for 7 years. Great story!

katkaleen avatar
KatKaleen
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The cat really looks fit and healthy, but that's after it got care, of course. My oldest cat lived to become 21, some months later he had a stroke. I found the poor thing on the bathroom floor when I got back from work, still alive, but barely. The vet told me that cats don't recover from a stroke, so he was put to sleep. *sniff* However, there are rare cases of cats that live much longer, up to 30 and more.

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priya_patel_1 avatar
Whatever...
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The most beautiful people in the world are the ones who love animals. Attraction level skyrockets.

ilze-maskalane avatar
Sarcasticow
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

110% agree! I love both cats and dogs, and whenever I meet other dog owners with their dogs and both begin to play, conversations with the dog owners are always very lovely and friendly.

Load More Replies...
deannawoods avatar
deanna woods
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am so happy that this man was able to be reunited with his cat. Hopefully they will be able to spend many more years together.

feckerkehoe avatar
Iggy
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awwwwwwww! I'm so glad he got his cat back. Please excuse me, I have something in my eye.

heidi-geary2004 avatar
Heidi Geary
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Two cat reunion stories in one week? BoredPanda, keep it up!

tuncer_cosar avatar
Joeshar
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The reaction of the man is priceless. And wow a 19 years old cat that doesn't look like that old.

aftereight1234 avatar
June Clavelle
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this!!! The look on the guys face...I can just feel the love he has for the little guy! Thank you for posting this Bored Panda!!!

shaynameidela avatar
Dorothy Parker
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So touching. I'm glad they mentioned registering the microchip online, that's the step far too many people don't understand. You can find free sites to do it. We check every so often that the registration for our pets is current.

janellecollard avatar
Janelle Collard
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Microchip save the day! (Make sure to update the microchip info when you move.)

dysamoria-accounts avatar
Jace
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I see stories like this, I wonder about the calico that disappeared while staying with a friend of mine. I doubt I will see her again, though.

guimaraesfflavia avatar
getsuyoubi avatar
Monday
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The chip doesn't track the animal. It's just like a collar under their skin telling them who the owner is and how to contact them.

Load More Replies...
elesbian avatar
Elina Kuusisto
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Needed some good news today. Yay, Chebon and Robert!! So happy for you! ❤❤

bronmargaret avatar
Magpie
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

" Luckily, the cat she found had a microchip" . Not luck Good humans, owner learnt how to care best. Cat friend stranger knew to get the cat's chip checked. GOOD humans. ! so glad to see how this system works.

bronmargaret avatar
Magpie
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this story moves you ( i takes a tissue , passes the box ) consider supporting/ starting a TNR program: to save lives and to reduce severe misery. >>>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L50sMy1EFKU&t=49s<<<<<<<<&lt; yeah I am pushing this idea. Because i think it is so great.

Load More Replies...
kispettyes avatar
Agnes Pethes
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok. I will be mean again. But really? He just couldn't meet the cat immediately? I would push everyone away, open the box and hug my buddy. But no. Let's shoot a click worthy video. So everyone should just wait. This is ridiculous. I am really happy for the couple. But it's insane how humans can't just enjoy a moment without filming, commenting, staging it. I'm sorry but this irritates me.

samhhaincat avatar
Samhhain Cat
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awwwwww :) :) Note to everyone: I have no idea how this guy got lost, but KEEP YOUR F*****G CATS INSIDE.

captaindash avatar
Full Name
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So you want it to be a caged animal? They clearly want to experience the outdoors, so denying them the thing they want most is rather cruel. If you love an animal, you want it to be happy. You can walk cats if you train them young enough. Best of both worlds!

Load More Replies...
katkaleen avatar
KatKaleen
Community Member
4 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

To be honest, the cat doesn't look very happy to see her owner, but who can blame the cat, it spent over a third of its life without the man. Living on the streets, surviving on its own, possibly for years... I don't believe the cat just wandered off. They have an amazing sense of direction, even when they pursue a cat in heat. Cat's don't get lost, they get accidentally locked up in a cellar/shed/garage. Or they get stolen. In this case, that's more likely. Somebody liked the cat, took it, kept it inside, and threw it out after some months. Sweet reunion.

kjorn avatar
Kjorn
Community Member
4 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

lol… the cats seems like he didn't care :-)

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