SALT LAKE CITY — A cat could have used a few its 9 lives when it was by accident shipped with an Amazon return from Utah to California.
A Utah couple obtained the shock of their life after they obtained a name that their lacking cat was present in Los Angeles.
Carrie Clark stated her household’s indoor-only cat, Galena, mysteriously disappeared on April 10. Friends and household helped them search their home, neighborhood and surrounding group for per week whereas they plastered lacking posters round city and on social media.
“Galena is a huge emotional support to me and has helped me get through many health challenges over the past six years,” Clark instructed KSL TV in an e mail. “The anxiety and stress of not knowing what happened to her was excruciating.”
Then, on April 17, Clark obtained a textual content that Galena’s microchip had been scanned that afternoon. Immediately after, think about Clark’s shock when she obtained a name from a vet — in California.
“I didn’t believe her at first and thought it was a prank,” Clark stated.
The vet instructed Clark she had her beloved cat, Galena, who was discovered inside an Amazon field alongside 5 pairs of labor boots.
“I ran to tell my husband that Galena was found and we broke down upon realizing that she must have jumped into an oversized box that we shipped out the previous Wednesday,” Clark stated. “The box was a ‘try before you buy,’ and filled with steel-toed work boots.”
Ultimately, Galena was trapped within the field with the Amazon returns for six days with out meals or water.
An Amazon worker named Brandy rescued the cat from the field when she discovered it within the California warehouse. She took care of the cat earlier than dropping Galena off on the vet the next day.
“After talking to the vet, I got to talk to Brandy on the phone!” Clark stated. “She was so relieved to find out that we love Galena and were desperately looking for her.”
Clark and her husband booked a flight for the following day to reunite with their miracle cat.
“We brought Galena’s pink carrier, food, favorite treats, and towels that smelled like home. We couldn’t wait to see her again!” Clark stated.
Brandy instructed Clark that Galena instantly acknowledged and reacted to Clark’s voice after they entered the vet’s workplace.
“It was an amazing reunion! Galena instantly stopped shaking and relaxed in my arms when I got to hold her again,” Clark stated. “Despite being skinnier and some mild dehydration, her bloodwork was completely normal and she was completely unharmed!”
The household packed up and drove the ten hours again home to Utah. Clark stated there have been a number of miracles that allowed Galena to outlive the journey within the Amazon return field.
“We learned that Brandy knows all about cats and rescues them on the side. It’s by no coincidence that Galena ended up in her warehouse. The box Galena was in, was split open on one seam and that gave her air to breathe. The weather temperatures were ideal and she didn’t overheat or freeze. Galena survived because of her microchip, Brandy’s kindness and generosity, and God’s grace!”
Clark stated she desires to encourage all pet house owners to microchip your pets and “triple check your Amazon boxes!”
