Halie Kutscher’s 9-year-old, cuddled an orange cat Beanie Baby for weeks.
The youngster was unaware that Oliver was traveling nearly 40 kilometers so they could be reunited. The Kutscher family was recently getting ready to move from their home in Bridgeport, West Virginia, to Morgantown when they realized their cat had disappeared.
After a thorough search, they made the difficult decision to leave without him, vowing to return to Bridgeport and look. But each time the family returned, Oliver was nowhere to be found.
“We knew that we had some time to keep coming back to the old house to look for him, so we were still hopeful,” Kutscher said.
The Kutschers’ hope started to fade once they finally sold their home. They were ready for a challenging chat with their kid in which they would deliver the devastating news that Oliver was probably no longer with them.
An instantly recognizable set of ears soon materialized in their yard. Oliver had surprisingly located them. Later, a microchip scan at the vet confirmed what the family already knew. Oliver had miraculously found his way home, all by himself.
Oliver was the same even after all he had gone through. Now safe in his new home, Oliver can finally relax after such a long journey. His family might never know how their cunning cat found them, but they’re so happy he did.
Kutscher said: “He wasn’t terrified, hesitant, or anything. He only appeared exhausted and delighted to be home.”
