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Family Was Joyously Reunited With Their Cat After Being Accidentally Shipped With Amazon Return

By: Russel Moneva
Russel Moneva, a Viral Content writer at iHeartDogs, finds joy in both crafting engaging content and pursuing his passion for basketball and fitness whenever he's not immersed in his work.Read more
| April 30, 2024

In a remarkable turn of events that mixed anxiety with ultimate relief, a family from Utah was swept into an emotional rollercoaster when their beloved cat, Galena, who had recently vanished, turned up an astonishing several hundred miles away in California. This extraordinary incident began with an innocent mistake involving an Amazon return package. The unsuspecting family had decided to send back a pair of boots, not realizing that their curious cat had clandestinely made her way into the large shipping box. The sealed box was then dispatched, unknowingly carrying Galena on an unplanned cross-country adventure.

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The adventure started when the Clark family decided to return a pair of boots to Amazon. They packed the boots into a large shipping box, completely unaware that Galena, curious as ever, had slipped inside. The box was then sealed and dispatched, setting the stage for Galena’s unintended journey from Utah to California.

The discovery was made when an attentive Amazon employee in California noticed an unusual movement within the box upon its arrival. Upon opening the box, the employee was surprised to find Galena inside, seemingly calm despite her long journey. Recognizing the seriousness of the situation, the employee quickly brought Galena to a local veterinarian for a health check.

At the vet, Galena was scanned for a microchip, which thankfully she had. The microchip revealed her identity and her home address in Utah. The veterinarian contacted Carrie Clark, Galena’s owner, who was both shocked and relieved to hear that her cat was safe but so far from home.

Without a second thought, Carrie and her husband arranged for flights to California the following day. The reunion was emotional and filled with relief as they met with Galena at the vet’s office. The family was immensely grateful to the Amazon employee and the veterinary staff for their kind and prompt actions.

 

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Galena was examined thoroughly by the veterinarian and, apart from minor dehydration, was in good health. The vet advised a simple treatment plan to ensure Galena’s complete recovery from her dehydration before she traveled back home with her family.

This heartwarming incident not only highlights the unexpected journeys pets can embark on but also underscores the importance of microchipping pets for their safety. The Clark family is now back together, cherishing their adventurous feline, and they have a remarkable story to share about loyalty, love, and the surprising ways in which our pets can find their way back to us.

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