Overjoyed Cat Owner Shares Wholesome Journey of Missing Black Cat Who Miraculously Defied All the Odds and Came Home

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Eleonora Bader
Jan 8, 2024 11:00 PM EST

One cat owner took to Reddit to share the journey of her missing cat, Stinky, who, despite all odds that were stacked against her, made her way home just in time for New Year's. Some Redditors called it a miracle because OP lived in the mountains, right next to a meadow that had lots of coyotes. Every time OP saw a missing cat poster in the area, they would become very sad, knowing that the odds of that cat coming home to its owner were very low…

But luck was on both OP and their cat's side, as Stinky managed to find her way home! Apparently, this cat is much tougher than she looks. We can just imagine the coyotes backing off when crossing paths with her… In any case, we will not spoil all the wholesome goodness in this story, so scroll down and read all about it below. Then, when you are done, check out these grumpy fluffy felines who have had quite the day!

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    Posted by u/FrumpyFrock 6 days ago The worst day Mourning
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    12/31/23, 3:22 PM LOST CAT.docx- Google Docs LOST CAT Stinky Small female cat, all black, aged 4.5 years Wearing a mint green collar Ave @ Went missing on Ave She is very friendly. If you see a black cat, please say her name (Stinky) in a baby voice. She's most likely to respond to hearing her name spoken in a cutesy high-pitched voice. We know the odds are low, but we had to try. We miss her. She is a wonderful cat. call/text day or night
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    WA CA
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    'The worst day'

    My cat was let out of the house two days ago and we haven't seen her since. We live in the mountains, two blocks away from a big meadow that is home to dozens of coyotes. Whenever I see a lost cat poster around here I hang my head down low, and feel sorry for that family and their kitty they will likely never see again. Now it's me hanging up the almost hopeless lost cat flyers. I'm still hoping for a miracle.
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    Every time I fall asleep I dream about finding her, and when I wake up my heart breaks all over again. Her sister is sad and confused, and very much not okay. This is horrible. We cancelled our holiday vacation that was supposed to start tomorrow. We are too heartbroken, and we couldn't possibly leave our other cat on her own.
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    adamjhand · 6 days ago I've read that usually when cats go missing, they're within 200-300 yards of their house the whole time, and this has been true for mine as well. One was gone for two days before I heard a distant meow while walking around in my yard and realized she'd gotten trapped in the neighbor's crawl space. The same cat disappeared a few years later, I put out flyers mentioning that she had a tendency to get
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    into basements and crawl spaces and to please call me if they even thought they heard meowing. Two days later, someone two houses down called, said maybe they heard meowing, they weren't sure, I could check their basement if I wanted. Sure enough, the cat was in there none the worse for wear. After that I got radio tracking collars lol.
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    But don't give up hope, and if you have nearby neighbors, look under their houses (and of course, under your own). ✩ 346 Reply Share
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    Fackifiknow 6 days ago Did you try putting her litter box outside so she has a familiar scent to come back to? 486 Reply Share FrumpyFrock OP - 6 days ago Yes, litter box is outside. Been walking around the neighborhood calling her name. She's not an outdoor cat so I'm worried she has no idea how to get home. Reply Share 549
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    Posted by u/FrumpyFrock 4 days ago Stinky is home!! Smol void
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    REVEAL 01/02/2024 18:21:26
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    My sweet baby kitty is home! I set a trap for her tonight around 6pm, and a few minutes later she walked by the trail cam and we snapped a picture. She completely ignored the trap. I had this feeling she just wasn't interested in the food inside the trap, so I opened the front door to our house and propped it open with a sandal.
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    It was snowing and windy, very cold outside. I had to keep the fire raging inside to keep the house from getting cold. We kept the tv off and the lights down low, it was dark and silent inside the house. Four hours later around 10pm, she slowly crept back inside. I had my eyes fixed on the door watching for her, when she poked her head inside the
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    door I could barely see a whisper of a shadow. Y'all void owners can relate, we learn to detect different levels of black. I knew it was her. I called her softly and she slowly came back inside. I waited until she was 15 feet away from the door before I bolted over there and locked it shut. She's home! Very dusty and dirty but perfectly unharmed.
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    Thank you so much, everyone here gave me a lot of strength and courage to continue searching for her. She's the best cat I've ever had, I am unbelievably happy she's home. She's being spoiled with gravy and treats, and she's already reclaimed her favorite ottoman. A very happy ending.
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    svenkaas 4 days ago Huzzah for Stinky. Seems for what I remember was an indoor cat she has some good outdoor skills. Maybe she just made friends with a neighbour and chilled there for a while because cats do that 687 Reply Share
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    Loud-Magician7708 4 days ago I sincerely hope you gave Stinky a strict talking to after a round of snuggs. 153 Reply Share Icy_Queen_222 - 4 days ago Oh yay! I needed to hear this. I didn't have a good day. Welcome home girl. 175 Reply Share
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    eazefalldaze - 4 days ago Thank you for making my morning! I saw your other posts and they made me feel sad and panicky. I'm so glad your Stinky baby has been found Reply Share 89 Lucks Mom13- 4 days ago This made my day!! HUGS. I'm so happy for you !!!!!! Reply Share 58
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    wholesomebee - 4 days ago I ugly cried after reading your original post and have been praying your baby would be returned to you, I'm so so so glad to read this update!!! Welcome home Stinky :) 89 Reply Share
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