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Faux pas

(16,140 posts)
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 03:47 PM Yesterday

I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES!!!!

Last edited Wed Dec 31, 2025, 04:41 PM - Edit history (1)

Dec 9th, the first night of the river cyclone that hit here in western Washington State, Kitty Boy, the Best Boy ever, disappeared. We live in a rural area and it was flooded everywhere. Everyone reminded me that he's a smart and savvy cat. I told them that being smart doesn't matter if you're 11 pounds and could be washed away in a torrent of water. I also told them that if he was able, he would crawl through broken glass and barbed wire to get back here.

I grieved and cried and cussed every day. I couldn't bare to put any of his things away. Especially his outdoor, custom insulated igloo that's on our elevated porch. If and when he came home, the igloo would let him know he was really home.

HAPPY AMAZING NEW YEAR'S EVE FOR ME!! When I got up and wandered to my living room today and looked out, there was looking out the igloo at me! He was gone 3 weeks. I thanked all my family and friends who sent out the vibes for him and I especially thank the Universe for listening!

Happy Extra Special New Year to you all DU!

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I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES!!!! (Original Post) Faux pas Yesterday OP
Great news. 😃😃😃 underpants Yesterday #1
Yes it is!! Faux pas 8 hrs ago #55
YEAH!!!!! CONGRATS! SheltieLover Yesterday #2
Thank you I am! Faux pas 8 hrs ago #56
Yes, a good omen and here's wishing you more miracles for 2026..Happy New Year 😻 Deuxcents Yesterday #3
Same to you Deuxcents! Faux pas 8 hrs ago #57
Thats so wonderful!!! sdfernando Yesterday #4
I'm seeing as the best omen! Faux pas 8 hrs ago #58
YAHOO! That is the best news! MIButterfly Yesterday #5
I believe the good vibes were the key to the wonderful outcome! Faux pas 8 hrs ago #59
Such good news, so happy for you. dem4decades 23 hrs ago #6
Thank you, I'm beyond estatec for sure! Faux pas 8 hrs ago #60
Truly glad you had such a nice Near Year's gift!! 70sEraVet 23 hrs ago #7
Thank you and I hope your 2026 is funderful too! Faux pas 8 hrs ago #61
Welcome home Kitty Boy! flashman13 23 hrs ago #8
He is amazing, already back to his usual routine. Faux pas 8 hrs ago #62
Now that is worth celebrating! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E 23 hrs ago #9
For sure!!! Faux pas 8 hrs ago #63
Wonderful! arkielib 23 hrs ago #10
You are welcome! It's too wonderful not to share@ Faux pas 8 hrs ago #64
What wonderful news!!!!!!!! 3catwoman3 23 hrs ago #11
Thank you! He is the king of cozy boys, I'm loving him up for everybody! Faux pas 8 hrs ago #65
Hurray Kitty Boy Maninacan 23 hrs ago #12
Wow to watch him get swept away must have gut wrenching! Faux pas 8 hrs ago #67
Oh, that is just the BEST NEWS!!! Thank you so much for sharing. My niyad 23 hrs ago #13
Thank you so much niyad! Kitty Boy and I appreciate the extra love and pets. Faux pas 8 hrs ago #68
Good Kitty Boy 😻 Clouds Passing 22 hrs ago #14
Yes he is! Faux pas 8 hrs ago #69
Hooray !! IbogaProject 22 hrs ago #15
I'm pretty sure he was. He gets the best love I can give! Faux pas 8 hrs ago #70
Delightful news! Just Jerome 22 hrs ago #16
Thank you, I'm planning on it! Faux pas 8 hrs ago #72
That's such a wonderful miracle Faux pas, JMCKUSICK 22 hrs ago #17
Thank you I'm still on cloud nine with a touch of shock and awe! Faux pas 8 hrs ago #73
THE CAT CAM BACK MEOW MEOW. AllaN01Bear 22 hrs ago #18
Thank you! Faux pas 8 hrs ago #74
What a great way to start the New Year! slightlv 22 hrs ago #19
I'm sorry you've had missing babies, it is the worst feeling, for sure. Faux pas 7 hrs ago #75
Yay 🙌🏼 wonderful news. If he could only talk. 1WorldHope 22 hrs ago #20
Thank you! I told my daughter (in-law) he ain't talking lol. Faux pas 7 hrs ago #76
The best kind of omen. byronius 22 hrs ago #21
I agree! Faux pas 7 hrs ago #77
That is wonderful 💙💙 so happy he's ok TommieMommy 22 hrs ago #22
Thank you! Faux pas 7 hrs ago #78
Wonderful news, so happy for you, enjoy! appalachiablue 22 hrs ago #23
Thank you! I feel so blessed! Faux pas 7 hrs ago #79
YAY!!! Bayard 22 hrs ago #24
Thank you! Faux pas 7 hrs ago #80
😻😻😻😻😻 blm 22 hrs ago #25
Lol right back at you blm! Faux pas 7 hrs ago #81
Oh my god!! choie 22 hrs ago #26
Thank you choie, I didn't mean to make you cry! I do understand, I've done it a few times on DU myself. Faux pas 7 hrs ago #82
As a cat lover, I can only imagine how you must have felt to see his small little face again. choie 1 hr ago #116
That is a miracle! KT2000 22 hrs ago #27
Thank you! Faux pas 7 hrs ago #83
Yep, he was just lounging as usual in the ole igloo as if the past 3 weeks never happened -- Leghorn21 22 hrs ago #28
Lol too true! He was quietly verbal. He's not much of a talker, when he is he's LOUD. Faux pas 7 hrs ago #84
I know he is happy to be home! PikaBlue 21 hrs ago #29
Aww glad you New Year is kicked up higher for you! Faux pas 7 hrs ago #85
What amazing news!!! HeartsCanHope 21 hrs ago #30
Thank You! Faux pas 7 hrs ago #86
Thank Heaven! soldierant 21 hrs ago #31
For sure! Faux pas 7 hrs ago #87
I am so so happy for you! mgardener 21 hrs ago #32
Thank you! Faux pas 7 hrs ago #88
That is amazing! NH Ethylene 21 hrs ago #33
Thank you Faux pas 7 hrs ago #89
I just LOVE happy endings calimary 21 hrs ago #34
Thank you! It's an extra super special New Year for us! Faux pas 7 hrs ago #90
Absolutely *WONDERFUL* News! electric_blue68 21 hrs ago #35
For sure! Thank you! Faux pas 7 hrs ago #91
What a great New Years present! orangecrush 21 hrs ago #36
Yes, it is the Best! Faux pas 7 hrs ago #92
OMG what a great feeling! Skittles 21 hrs ago #37
I hope it gives all of us HOPE for the New Year! Faux pas 7 hrs ago #93
That's amazing! Cats are amazing and beautiful creatures. You so luckey to have him back! nt Exp 21 hrs ago #38
Yes they are and yes I am! Faux pas 6 hrs ago #94
That's wonderful! Maybe a good omen for the coming year? Ocelot II 21 hrs ago #39
Thank you! I believe it's an excellent omen for the New Year Faux pas 6 hrs ago #95
SO HAPPY FOR YOU! 🎉❤️ That's the happiest news I've heard in a long time. 😊 chia 20 hrs ago #40
Thank you so much! I'm glad this has lifted your spirits! Faux pas 6 hrs ago #96
Having my own loved kitty, I could imagine your pain. That you your kitty are together again is just the best. chia 5 hrs ago #107
So happy he's back home!!! tazcat 20 hrs ago #41
Oh wow! Three weeks almost did me in, Faux pas 6 hrs ago #98
That is wonderful news! Katcat 20 hrs ago #42
Thank you! Cats are IT! Faux pas 6 hrs ago #99
🤩 wow that is a big deal. So happy for you and your kitty!🐈‍⬛ Lucky Luciano 20 hrs ago #43
Yes, it is huge! Thank you! Faux pas 6 hrs ago #100
My kitty Nuisance vapor2 20 hrs ago #44
I'm happy for you that Nuisance (name is appropriate right?) Faux pas 6 hrs ago #101
WOW! NewLarry 19 hrs ago #45
Thank you! Faux pas 6 hrs ago #102
That made me cry! Johnyawl 17 hrs ago #46
Aww thank you! Faux pas 3 hrs ago #111
Welcome home mzmolly 17 hrs ago #47
This message was self-deleted by its author Faux pas 3 hrs ago #112
He says mew mew, thank you in kitcat talk lol. Faux pas 3 hrs ago #113
Wonderful that this happened Picaro 17 hrs ago #48
Wow, that's wonderful wendyb-NC 16 hrs ago #49
A wonderful miracle! summer_in_TX 16 hrs ago #50
So glad your Kitty Boy is back home. LudwigPastorius 16 hrs ago #51
HAPPY for you and him! Jack Valentino 15 hrs ago #52
Outstanding! Lemon Lyman 13 hrs ago #53
Happy day! I once had a black cat gone that long. He had gotten locked in a neighbor's garage. sinkingfeeling 9 hrs ago #54
How wonderful malaise 8 hrs ago #66
Walootie kazootie! cachukis 8 hrs ago #71
How wonderful Kitty Boy returned to you. Sometimes you have to believe in miracles. Fla Dem 6 hrs ago #97
A wonderful true story on this day! MuseRider 6 hrs ago #103
Oh how JOYOUS!!! Trueblue Texan 6 hrs ago #104
;-{) Goonch 5 hrs ago #105
Yeah! Welcome back Kitty Boy. There is no place like home! MLAA 5 hrs ago #106
Yay!! SuperCGB 4 hrs ago #108
What an awesome happy day. Thanks for starting my year on a really great note with this joyful news! KPN 3 hrs ago #109
Your story and your kitty got more recs than I have ever seen on here. ☺️ 1WorldHope 3 hrs ago #110
That is great news. I also believe in miracles. LoisB 2 hrs ago #114
Tears of Joy for you and your kitty pioche4 2 hrs ago #115
Indeed it is a SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S Figarosmom 1 hr ago #117

sdfernando

(6,016 posts)
4. Thats so wonderful!!!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 04:15 PM
Yesterday

Great gift for the New Year....and maybe a good omen for things to come???

MIButterfly

(1,994 posts)
5. YAHOO! That is the best news!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 04:15 PM
Yesterday

I'm so happy for you and so glad Kitty Boy found his way home. That is, indeed, a miracle. I believe all the good vibes from your family and friends not brought only brought him home, but kept him safe from harm while he was gone.

Happy New Year to you and Kitty Boy! Thank you for sharing this happy-ending story with us!

Faux pas

(16,140 posts)
59. I believe the good vibes were the key to the wonderful outcome!
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 07:57 AM
8 hrs ago

Everyone who knows him thinks he's a marvel and that was before he disappeared and came back. He was born naturally sweet, smart, cute and funny, His mother was totally feral.

3catwoman3

(28,551 posts)
11. What wonderful news!!!!!!!!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 05:10 PM
23 hrs ago

I can feel your relief radiating from my computer screen.

Does he allow you to hug him or caress him? If so, give him a snuggle from me.

Happy New Year and then some! 🎉

Maninacan

(214 posts)
12. Hurray Kitty Boy
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 05:11 PM
23 hrs ago

I was in a flood in Missouri early 1980s and a relatives cat jumped offf the porch and was swept out of sight. He came back a few days later. Brought our spirits up after all the damage that happened. I have never gotten over the sound of that water.

Faux pas

(16,140 posts)
67. Wow to watch him get swept away must have gut wrenching!
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 08:11 AM
8 hrs ago

It was good that his return brought all your spirits up! Now I know how that feels.

niyad

(129,411 posts)
13. Oh, that is just the BEST NEWS!!! Thank you so much for sharing. My
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 05:21 PM
23 hrs ago

kitty and I send love and huggggs and pets. May this be only the first in a year filled with love and blessings.

Faux pas

(16,140 posts)
68. Thank you so much niyad! Kitty Boy and I appreciate the extra love and pets.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 08:15 AM
8 hrs ago

I hope your New Year I filled with all great things too!

IbogaProject

(5,586 posts)
15. Hooray !!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 05:30 PM
22 hrs ago

I am so happy for both of you and I assume he was homesick for you and your home too.

slightlv

(7,435 posts)
19. What a great way to start the New Year!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 05:48 PM
22 hrs ago

Having gone thru missing babies of my own, I know the huge sense of relief and joy you feel. I am so happy for you and your bestest friend. Kitty treats all around tonight!

Faux pas

(16,140 posts)
75. I'm sorry you've had missing babies, it is the worst feeling, for sure.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 08:29 AM
7 hrs ago

Lol he ate 4 times in an hour and a half yesterday. I he's recovering a lot faster than I am. Of course, he's 7 and I'm 76

choie

(6,544 posts)
26. Oh my god!!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 06:07 PM
22 hrs ago

Faux Pas you made me cry. What a beautiful thing!! You must be over the moon and I’m sure Kitty Boy is too!

Faux pas

(16,140 posts)
82. Thank you choie, I didn't mean to make you cry! I do understand, I've done it a few times on DU myself.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 08:49 AM
7 hrs ago

choie

(6,544 posts)
116. As a cat lover, I can only imagine how you must have felt to see his small little face again.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 02:54 PM
1 hr ago

Would love to see a photo of him!

KT2000

(21,928 posts)
27. That is a miracle!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 06:10 PM
22 hrs ago

I am so happy for you! That was a nasty storm and he must have a story to tell.

Leghorn21

(14,019 posts)
28. Yep, he was just lounging as usual in the ole igloo as if the past 3 weeks never happened --
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 06:20 PM
22 hrs ago

TYPICAL BAD KITTEH!!!

He will regale you with stories of his adventures after a bit of fud and some neck scritches!!

FANTASTIC NEWS, welcome home little Kitty Boy!!!

Faux pas

(16,140 posts)
84. Lol too true! He was quietly verbal. He's not much of a talker, when he is he's LOUD.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 09:05 AM
7 hrs ago

He ate 4 times in an hour and 1/2. His vertabrea and hips are showing, his coat looks good and his eyes are clear. I think he might have been taken in by some kind person at some point and kept inside because he lost the winter coat and his beans are softer than they've ever been.

PikaBlue

(421 posts)
29. I know he is happy to be home!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 06:24 PM
21 hrs ago

Thank you for sharing. It just kicked my New Year's Eve up several notches on the gratitude scale.

calimary

(88,960 posts)
34. I just LOVE happy endings
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 06:35 PM
21 hrs ago

Glad Kitty Boy came home! That certainly makes it a Happy New Year!!!

Exp

(749 posts)
38. That's amazing! Cats are amazing and beautiful creatures. You so luckey to have him back! nt
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 07:00 PM
21 hrs ago

Faux pas

(16,140 posts)
94. Yes they are and yes I am!
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 09:25 AM
6 hrs ago

He was born sweet, smart cute and funny! I wish everybody could see the special floor show he puts on when we have company. He's a Tuxedo and all he needs is a top hat and cane.

Ocelot II

(128,944 posts)
39. That's wonderful! Maybe a good omen for the coming year?
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 07:09 PM
21 hrs ago

So happy for you and Kitty Boy.

Faux pas

(16,140 posts)
95. Thank you! I believe it's an excellent omen for the New Year
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 09:30 AM
6 hrs ago

and hope it spreads to all of you!

chia

(2,750 posts)
40. SO HAPPY FOR YOU! 🎉❤️ That's the happiest news I've heard in a long time. 😊
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 07:38 PM
20 hrs ago

Happy New Year to you and Kitty Boy!

chia

(2,750 posts)
107. Having my own loved kitty, I could imagine your pain. That you your kitty are together again is just the best.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 11:07 AM
5 hrs ago

My spirits were lifted yes, but it was because your happiness was contagious. May you have many more years together.

tazcat

(216 posts)
41. So happy he's back home!!!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 07:43 PM
20 hrs ago

My Sasha was gone two & half mos. and it's just heart sickening. Hoping he stays close always now.

Faux pas

(16,140 posts)
98. Oh wow! Three weeks almost did me in,
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 09:36 AM
6 hrs ago

can't imagine what you went through tazcat . I'm vibing that he stays close to home for you too!

Katcat

(533 posts)
42. That is wonderful news!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 07:49 PM
20 hrs ago

Cats are incredible. I had one disappear for several months and had given up on him. I grieved for him and then one day when it was pouring rain my hubby said “sissy is at the door wanting in” and without looking at the door I said no, she’s not she’s in the chair. I looked and screamed “ITS MURFF HE’S BACK” . I’m pretty sure he was at one of the neighbors houses that we didn’t associate with much (long story) and finally managed to escape. He was healthy and well fed, just wanted HOME.

Faux pas

(16,140 posts)
99. Thank you! Cats are IT!
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 09:42 AM
6 hrs ago

Your story is amazing! I'm so glad Murff didn't give up! A pox on those neighbor's house

vapor2

(3,686 posts)
44. My kitty Nuisance
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:05 PM
20 hrs ago

disappeared for several months and one day was on the porch by the front door. THEY KNOW

Faux pas

(16,140 posts)
101. I'm happy for you that Nuisance (name is appropriate right?)
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 09:49 AM
6 hrs ago

made it back home! Yes they know who their Person is, thank the Universe!

Johnyawl

(3,210 posts)
46. That made me cry!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 10:35 PM
17 hrs ago

Tears of joy at the end. We have four cats and I can't imagine going through 3 weeks with one of them missing. We live in Auburn, and at one point we had a stand by to evacuate order. Packed a few things into the van, got our petcarriers down, loaded cat food and kitty litter. I wasn't going anywhere with out my furbabies.

I'm Glad Best Boy is safely home, and hope all else is right with you.

Faux pas

(16,140 posts)
111. Aww thank you!
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 12:56 PM
3 hrs ago

Yikes! That would be scary for sure! At least your babies were safe and ready to go with you, whew!
We live in Hoquiam with the river just across the 2 lane country road. The river doesn't flood (knock wood) where we are but, we are backed up against the foothills I'm sure that that contributes to the back area flooding. That night the front and back were lakes and the driveway was a river. I'm sure Kitty Boy was having sensory overload between all that and the way the clouds were so low the cars and trucks zooming (like idiots!) down the road made it sound like they were driving right through the yard. I don't blame him for trying to get away from that.

Response to mzmolly (Reply #47)

Picaro

(2,330 posts)
48. Wonderful that this happened
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 11:17 PM
17 hrs ago

Cats are a strange breed. Had a couple growing up and Keecot we acquired in Spain—he was a pure white tom with a green eye and a blue eye. While this particular combo usually means the cat is deaf there wasn’t any evidence that he was actually deaf.

What he was was a bad ass. He once limped home with a deep gash in his side and his guts poking out. The vet assured us that he’d do what he could to save him but wasn’t giving us odds. He quickly healed.

When we went off on one of our annual, multi week trips to my parents home town, Keecot just disappeared (yes, we let our cat wander at night—my only defense is that it was the early 60’s and that was semi-normal then). We waited for him for 3 extra days and he finally showed up.

So glad that your baby came back.

LudwigPastorius

(14,116 posts)
51. So glad your Kitty Boy is back home.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 12:14 AM
16 hrs ago

I bet he's got an incredible story to tell you...if he could.

sinkingfeeling

(57,158 posts)
54. Happy day! I once had a black cat gone that long. He had gotten locked in a neighbor's garage.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 07:16 AM
9 hrs ago

Fla Dem

(27,411 posts)
97. How wonderful Kitty Boy returned to you. Sometimes you have to believe in miracles.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 09:34 AM
6 hrs ago

My two cat, Lucy and Charlie, send Meows and hugs to Kitty Boy.

MuseRider

(35,111 posts)
103. A wonderful true story on this day!
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 09:56 AM
6 hrs ago

Thank you for that.
Thank you for making my morning a bunch better. I cannot think of a happier moment.

SuperCGB

(4 posts)
108. Yay!!
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 12:15 PM
4 hrs ago

So happy for you! 5 years ago I was cat sitting my daughter’s cat and he fell out of my bedroom window when the screen dropped out! I frantically searched for him for 2 days - calling, leaving food out and posting flyers. Then my next door neighbor came over and said that the cat was on his back deck! I was so happy that he came back and surprised that he knew where to return to since he didn’t live with me. Cats are so wonderful! 😽

KPN

(17,131 posts)
109. What an awesome happy day. Thanks for starting my year on a really great note with this joyful news!
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 12:31 PM
3 hrs ago

Nothing more precious than our mates.

pioche4

(177 posts)
115. Tears of Joy for you and your kitty
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 01:53 PM
2 hrs ago

A home coming…time for special salmon treat dinners😻

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