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Faux pas

(16,360 posts)
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 04:47 PM Dec 2025

I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES!!!!

Last edited Wed Dec 31, 2025, 05:41 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 Dec 2025 OP
Great news. 😃😃😃 underpants Dec 2025 #1
Yes it is!! Faux pas Jan 2026 #55
YEAH!!!!! CONGRATS! SheltieLover Dec 2025 #2
Thank you I am! Faux pas Jan 2026 #56
Yes, a good omen and here's wishing you more miracles for 2026..Happy New Year 😻 Deuxcents Dec 2025 #3
Same to you Deuxcents! Faux pas Jan 2026 #57
Thats so wonderful!!! sdfernando Dec 2025 #4
I'm seeing as the best omen! Faux pas Jan 2026 #58
YAHOO! That is the best news! MIButterfly Dec 2025 #5
I believe the good vibes were the key to the wonderful outcome! Faux pas Jan 2026 #59
Such good news, so happy for you. dem4decades Dec 2025 #6
Thank you, I'm beyond estatec for sure! Faux pas Jan 2026 #60
Truly glad you had such a nice Near Year's gift!! 70sEraVet Dec 2025 #7
Thank you and I hope your 2026 is funderful too! Faux pas Jan 2026 #61
Welcome home Kitty Boy! flashman13 Dec 2025 #8
He is amazing, already back to his usual routine. Faux pas Jan 2026 #62
Now that is worth celebrating! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Dec 2025 #9
For sure!!! Faux pas Jan 2026 #63
Wonderful! arkielib Dec 2025 #10
You are welcome! It's too wonderful not to share@ Faux pas Jan 2026 #64
What wonderful news!!!!!!!! 3catwoman3 Dec 2025 #11
Thank you! He is the king of cozy boys, I'm loving him up for everybody! Faux pas Jan 2026 #65
Hurray Kitty Boy Maninacan Dec 2025 #12
Wow to watch him get swept away must have gut wrenching! Faux pas Jan 2026 #67
Oh, that is just the BEST NEWS!!! Thank you so much for sharing. My niyad Dec 2025 #13
Thank you so much niyad! Kitty Boy and I appreciate the extra love and pets. Faux pas Jan 2026 #68
Good Kitty Boy 😻 Clouds Passing Dec 2025 #14
Yes he is! Faux pas Jan 2026 #69
Hooray !! IbogaProject Dec 2025 #15
I'm pretty sure he was. He gets the best love I can give! Faux pas Jan 2026 #70
Delightful news! Just Jerome Dec 2025 #16
Thank you, I'm planning on it! Faux pas Jan 2026 #72
That's such a wonderful miracle Faux pas, JMCKUSICK Dec 2025 #17
Thank you I'm still on cloud nine with a touch of shock and awe! Faux pas Jan 2026 #73
THE CAT CAM BACK MEOW MEOW. AllaN01Bear Dec 2025 #18
Thank you! Faux pas Jan 2026 #74
What a great way to start the New Year! slightlv Dec 2025 #19
I'm sorry you've had missing babies, it is the worst feeling, for sure. Faux pas Jan 2026 #75
Yay 🙌🏼 wonderful news. If he could only talk. 1WorldHope Dec 2025 #20
Thank you! I told my daughter (in-law) he ain't talking lol. Faux pas Jan 2026 #76
The best kind of omen. byronius Dec 2025 #21
I agree! Faux pas Jan 2026 #77
That is wonderful 💙💙 so happy he's ok TommieMommy Dec 2025 #22
Thank you! Faux pas Jan 2026 #78
Wonderful news, so happy for you, enjoy! appalachiablue Dec 2025 #23
Thank you! I feel so blessed! Faux pas Jan 2026 #79
YAY!!! Bayard Dec 2025 #24
Thank you! Faux pas Jan 2026 #80
😻😻😻😻😻 blm Dec 2025 #25
Lol right back at you blm! Faux pas Jan 2026 #81
Oh my god!! choie Dec 2025 #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 Jan 2026 #82
As a cat lover, I can only imagine how you must have felt to see his small little face again. choie Jan 2026 #116
That is a miracle! KT2000 Dec 2025 #27
Thank you! Faux pas Jan 2026 #83
Yep, he was just lounging as usual in the ole igloo as if the past 3 weeks never happened -- Leghorn21 Dec 2025 #28
Lol too true! He was quietly verbal. He's not much of a talker, when he is he's LOUD. Faux pas Jan 2026 #84
I know he is happy to be home! PikaBlue Dec 2025 #29
Aww glad you New Year is kicked up higher for you! Faux pas Jan 2026 #85
What amazing news!!! HeartsCanHope Dec 2025 #30
Thank You! Faux pas Jan 2026 #86
Thank Heaven! soldierant Dec 2025 #31
For sure! Faux pas Jan 2026 #87
I am so so happy for you! mgardener Dec 2025 #32
Thank you! Faux pas Jan 2026 #88
That is amazing! NH Ethylene Dec 2025 #33
Thank you Faux pas Jan 2026 #89
I just LOVE happy endings calimary Dec 2025 #34
Thank you! It's an extra super special New Year for us! Faux pas Jan 2026 #90
Absolutely *WONDERFUL* News! electric_blue68 Dec 2025 #35
For sure! Thank you! Faux pas Jan 2026 #91
What a great New Years present! orangecrush Dec 2025 #36
Yes, it is the Best! Faux pas Jan 2026 #92
OMG what a great feeling! Skittles Dec 2025 #37
I hope it gives all of us HOPE for the New Year! Faux pas Jan 2026 #93
That's amazing! Cats are amazing and beautiful creatures. You so luckey to have him back! nt Exp Dec 2025 #38
Yes they are and yes I am! Faux pas Jan 2026 #94
That's wonderful! Maybe a good omen for the coming year? Ocelot II Dec 2025 #39
Thank you! I believe it's an excellent omen for the New Year Faux pas Jan 2026 #95
SO HAPPY FOR YOU! 🎉❤️ That's the happiest news I've heard in a long time. 😊 chia Dec 2025 #40
Thank you so much! I'm glad this has lifted your spirits! Faux pas Jan 2026 #96
Having my own loved kitty, I could imagine your pain. That you your kitty are together again is just the best. chia Jan 2026 #107
Thank you chia! Faux pas Jan 2026 #119
So happy he's back home!!! tazcat Dec 2025 #41
Oh wow! Three weeks almost did me in, Faux pas Jan 2026 #98
That is wonderful news! Katcat Dec 2025 #42
Thank you! Cats are IT! Faux pas Jan 2026 #99
🤩 wow that is a big deal. So happy for you and your kitty!🐈‍⬛ Lucky Luciano Dec 2025 #43
Yes, it is huge! Thank you! Faux pas Jan 2026 #100
My kitty Nuisance vapor2 Dec 2025 #44
I'm happy for you that Nuisance (name is appropriate right?) Faux pas Jan 2026 #101
WOW! NewLarry Dec 2025 #45
Thank you! Faux pas Jan 2026 #102
That made me cry! Johnyawl Dec 2025 #46
Aww thank you! Faux pas Jan 2026 #111
Welcome home mzmolly Jan 2026 #47
This message was self-deleted by its author Faux pas Jan 2026 #112
He says mew mew, thank you in kitcat talk lol. Faux pas Jan 2026 #113
Wonderful that this happened Picaro Jan 2026 #48
I love the name Keecot! Faux pas Jan 2026 #120
Wow, that's wonderful wendyb-NC Jan 2026 #49
Thank you! Faux pas Jan 2026 #121
A wonderful miracle! summer_in_TX Jan 2026 #50
Thank you so much! Faux pas Jan 2026 #133
So glad your Kitty Boy is back home. LudwigPastorius Jan 2026 #51
Thank you! Faux pas Jan 2026 #122
HAPPY for you and him! Jack Valentino Jan 2026 #52
Thank you! Faux pas Jan 2026 #125
Outstanding! Lemon Lyman Jan 2026 #53
For sure thank you! Faux pas Jan 2026 #131
Happy day! I once had a black cat gone that long. He had gotten locked in a neighbor's garage. sinkingfeeling Jan 2026 #54
For sure and I'm gonna stretch it to Happy Year! Faux pas Jan 2026 #123
How wonderful malaise Jan 2026 #66
Thank you! Faux pas Jan 2026 #124
Walootie kazootie! cachukis Jan 2026 #71
Lol Thank you! Faux pas Jan 2026 #126
How wonderful Kitty Boy returned to you. Sometimes you have to believe in miracles. Fla Dem Jan 2026 #97
A wonderful true story on this day! MuseRider Jan 2026 #103
You're welcome! Faux pas Jan 2026 #127
Oh how JOYOUS!!! Trueblue Texan Jan 2026 #104
Thank you! Happy New Year to you too! Faux pas Jan 2026 #130
;-{) Goonch Jan 2026 #105
Lol those cats are great! Faux pas Jan 2026 #132
Yeah! Welcome back Kitty Boy. There is no place like home! MLAA Jan 2026 #106
Yay!! SuperCGB Jan 2026 #108
What an awesome happy day. Thanks for starting my year on a really great note with this joyful news! KPN Jan 2026 #109
Your story and your kitty got more recs than I have ever seen on here. ☺️ 1WorldHope Jan 2026 #110
That is great news. I also believe in miracles. LoisB Jan 2026 #114
Tears of Joy for you and your kitty pioche4 Jan 2026 #115
Indeed it is a SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S Figarosmom Jan 2026 #117
Oh, gawd! Flashback to Katherine Kuhlman! Iggo Jan 2026 #118
Thank you for the great news! redwitch Jan 2026 #128
Awright!!! Norrrm Jan 2026 #129
YAY! zanana1 Jan 4 #134

sdfernando

(6,085 posts)
4. Thats so wonderful!!!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 05:15 PM
Dec 2025

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

MIButterfly

(2,706 posts)
5. YAHOO! That is the best news!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 05:15 PM
Dec 2025

Last edited Fri Jan 2, 2026, 08:26 AM - Edit history (1)

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 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

(16,360 posts)
59. I believe the good vibes were the key to the wonderful outcome!
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 08:57 AM
Jan 2026

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

(29,431 posts)
11. What wonderful news!!!!!!!!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 06:10 PM
Dec 2025

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

(299 posts)
12. Hurray Kitty Boy
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 06:11 PM
Dec 2025

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

(16,360 posts)
67. Wow to watch him get swept away must have gut wrenching!
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 09:11 AM
Jan 2026

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

niyad

(132,508 posts)
13. Oh, that is just the BEST NEWS!!! Thank you so much for sharing. My
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 06:21 PM
Dec 2025

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

(16,360 posts)
68. Thank you so much niyad! Kitty Boy and I appreciate the extra love and pets.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 09:15 AM
Jan 2026

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

IbogaProject

(5,921 posts)
15. Hooray !!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 06:30 PM
Dec 2025

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

slightlv

(7,790 posts)
19. What a great way to start the New Year!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 06:48 PM
Dec 2025

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

(16,360 posts)
75. I'm sorry you've had missing babies, it is the worst feeling, for sure.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 09:29 AM
Jan 2026

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

(6,908 posts)
26. Oh my god!!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 07:07 PM
Dec 2025

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

(16,360 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, 09:49 AM
Jan 2026

choie

(6,908 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, 03:54 PM
Jan 2026

Would love to see a photo of him!

KT2000

(22,159 posts)
27. That is a miracle!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 07:10 PM
Dec 2025

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

Leghorn21

(14,091 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, 07:20 PM
Dec 2025

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

(16,360 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, 10:05 AM
Jan 2026

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

(495 posts)
29. I know he is happy to be home!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 07:24 PM
Dec 2025

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

calimary

(90,074 posts)
34. I just LOVE happy endings
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 07:35 PM
Dec 2025

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

Exp

(959 posts)
38. That's amazing! Cats are amazing and beautiful creatures. You so luckey to have him back! nt
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:00 PM
Dec 2025

Faux pas

(16,360 posts)
94. Yes they are and yes I am!
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 10:25 AM
Jan 2026

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

(130,572 posts)
39. That's wonderful! Maybe a good omen for the coming year?
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:09 PM
Dec 2025

So happy for you and Kitty Boy.

Faux pas

(16,360 posts)
95. Thank you! I believe it's an excellent omen for the New Year
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 10:30 AM
Jan 2026

and hope it spreads to all of you!

chia

(2,817 posts)
40. SO HAPPY FOR YOU! 🎉❤️ That's the happiest news I've heard in a long time. 😊
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:38 PM
Dec 2025

Happy New Year to you and Kitty Boy!

chia

(2,817 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, 12:07 PM
Jan 2026

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

Faux pas

(16,360 posts)
119. Thank you chia!
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 02:40 PM
Jan 2026

Cats are the best IMHO. I read some years back that the cat brain is wired the more like the human brain than any other creature. I believe that because all of my cats over the years had superior ESP with me. Cats are also excellent for Autistic children because of type of connection. Might sound crazy but, kitty people know

tazcat

(297 posts)
41. So happy he's back home!!!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:43 PM
Dec 2025

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

Faux pas

(16,360 posts)
98. Oh wow! Three weeks almost did me in,
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 10:36 AM
Jan 2026

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

Katcat

(577 posts)
42. That is wonderful news!
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:49 PM
Dec 2025

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

(16,360 posts)
99. Thank you! Cats are IT!
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 10:42 AM
Jan 2026

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

vapor2

(4,529 posts)
44. My kitty Nuisance
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 09:05 PM
Dec 2025

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

Faux pas

(16,360 posts)
101. I'm happy for you that Nuisance (name is appropriate right?)
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 10:49 AM
Jan 2026

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, 11:35 PM
Dec 2025

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

(16,360 posts)
111. Aww thank you!
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 01:56 PM
Jan 2026

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

(2,397 posts)
48. Wonderful that this happened
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 12:17 AM
Jan 2026

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.

Faux pas

(16,360 posts)
120. I love the name Keecot!
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 02:52 PM
Jan 2026

Yeah bad assery can cause problems. I can't imagine that bad of an injury, I would have totally freaked. inside my head, why set the injured party off.
Kitty boy roams because he won't use a litter box and he's never gone in the house. Lol when had his rabies vaccine this year they also want a stool sample. My daughter (in-law) busted out laughing and told the tech he was welcome to come to our 3 acres and follow him around because nobody knows where he goes!

LudwigPastorius

(14,742 posts)
51. So glad your Kitty Boy is back home.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 01:14 AM
Jan 2026

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

Faux pas

(16,360 posts)
122. Thank you!
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 02:59 PM
Jan 2026

He has been vocalizing more than ever, different pitches and tones. I pretty sure he is telling his story, nobody can translate tho

sinkingfeeling

(57,839 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, 08:16 AM
Jan 2026

Faux pas

(16,360 posts)
123. For sure and I'm gonna stretch it to Happy Year!
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 03:04 PM
Jan 2026

Wow was he locked in there on purpose? Or was it a freak thing? Happy he got back to you!

Fla Dem

(27,640 posts)
97. How wonderful Kitty Boy returned to you. Sometimes you have to believe in miracles.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 10:34 AM
Jan 2026

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

MuseRider

(35,176 posts)
103. A wonderful true story on this day!
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 10:56 AM
Jan 2026

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

Faux pas

(16,360 posts)
127. You're welcome!
Fri Jan 2, 2026, 03:14 PM
Jan 2026

I'm glad it made your morning better! Hopefully the feeling will carry through the year for all of us! Thank you too!

SuperCGB

(4 posts)
108. Yay!!
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 01:15 PM
Jan 2026

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

(17,379 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, 01:31 PM
Jan 2026

Nothing more precious than our mates.

pioche4

(180 posts)
115. Tears of Joy for you and your kitty
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 02:53 PM
Jan 2026

A home coming…time for special salmon treat dinners😻

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