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

(1,995 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
15 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

(28,556 posts)
11. What wonderful news!!!!!!!!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 05:10 PM
Yesterday

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
Yesterday

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
14 hrs ago

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

niyad

(129,414 posts)
13. Oh, that is just the BEST NEWS!!! Thank you so much for sharing. My
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 05:21 PM
Yesterday

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
14 hrs ago

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

IbogaProject

(5,589 posts)
15. Hooray !!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 05:30 PM
Yesterday

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
Yesterday

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
14 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
Yesterday

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
14 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
8 hrs ago

Would love to see a photo of him!

KT2000

(21,929 posts)
27. That is a miracle!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 06:10 PM
Yesterday

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
Yesterday

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
14 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

(422 posts)
29. I know he is happy to be home!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 06:24 PM
Yesterday

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

calimary

(88,967 posts)
34. I just LOVE happy endings
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 06:35 PM
Yesterday

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
Yesterday

Faux pas

(16,140 posts)
94. Yes they are and yes I am!
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 09:25 AM
13 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

(128,948 posts)
39. That's wonderful! Maybe a good omen for the coming year?
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 07:09 PM
Yesterday

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
13 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
Yesterday

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
12 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
Yesterday

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
13 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
Yesterday

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
13 hrs ago

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

vapor2

(3,687 posts)
44. My kitty Nuisance
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:05 PM
Yesterday

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
13 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
Yesterday

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
10 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
23 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
22 hrs ago

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

sinkingfeeling

(57,162 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
15 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
13 hrs ago

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

MuseRider

(35,112 posts)
103. A wonderful true story on this day!
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 09:56 AM
13 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
10 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
10 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
9 hrs ago

A home coming…time for special salmon treat dinners😻

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