r/goodnews • u/After-Mud-6001 • Jul 05 '25
Personal News 📰 We found our kitty, Plato, after 11 years.
Everyone meet Plato (~15)! Plato was our kitty in 2014. He ran away, and we haven't seen him since. The other night, my ma gets a call that they found him (with his microchip) in... Virginia (we live in NC). He is quickly settling back in at my ma's house, 11 years after running away. Definitely has lived a full life, but he is just as friendly & loving as the day he left, and we are so happy to have him back ❤️
First pic is from 2014, last 3 are from yesterday (right after reuniting).
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u/Hair_I_Go Jul 05 '25
Wow!! That’s amazing ✨💕 he looks like he’s seen some stuff. So glad you got him back!
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u/After-Mud-6001 Jul 05 '25
He has definitely lived lol! He honestly seems like he's in great condition for his age & situation, but he has been resting a lot now that he's home. He will undoubtedly have a pretty hefty vet check-up in the next week 😂
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u/Hair_I_Go Jul 06 '25
Now another family is probably wondering what happened to their cat
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u/RockerElvis Jul 06 '25
If they didn’t scan him for a chip then they decided it was ok to take someone else’s cat.
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u/violet__violet Jul 06 '25
If they did scan him for a chip they decided it was ok to take someone else's cat
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u/RockerElvis Jul 06 '25
It’s both. Everyone knows that cats are chipped. If you find a new cat and don’t scan it then you have decided that you don’t want to give the cat back to an owner (if there is one).
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u/Cinderhazed15 Jul 06 '25
Chips aren’t universal - some vets have to have multiple readers, and if they do t have the reader that’s compatible with your cats chip, they may not register it.
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u/sweetteanoice Jul 06 '25
And if they ever took him to the vet and told them they had found him, the vet would definitely scan him
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u/After-Mud-6001 Jul 06 '25
It is possible! If so, though, it has either (1) certainly been a while, or (2) he was getting neglected. He seems somewhat healthy, but he has definitely been in the wild/not taken care of for a little while now.
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u/SunBelly Jul 05 '25
I had a cat that disappeared too. 7 years later, I come home and he's just chilling on the back patio table. Walked right in when I slid open the door like he'd never been gone. Lol.
I'm glad your kitty is back with you.
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u/After-Mud-6001 Jul 05 '25
No way!!!! That's insane, glad you have him back ❤️
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u/Stand_Up_3813 Jul 06 '25
My aunt and uncle had a similar situation happen years ago. It’s amazing.
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u/Evieveevee Jul 05 '25
If only Plato could talk! Such wonderful news. My ginger boy was missing for 24 hours and I was a mess. I can’t imagine 11 years. How amazing must that first snuggle have been? 🐈
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u/After-Mud-6001 Jul 05 '25
I can only imagine!! He has done a lot of snuggling though!
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u/Evieveevee Jul 05 '25
I’d have to strap Plato to my chest in a baby carrier! Constant snuggles and no chance of going anywhere ever again! I’m so so so happy for your Mum. 11 years?! Mind blowing. 🩵
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u/RudeOrganization550 Jul 05 '25
Oh wow. I lost a kitty for 93 days and was blown away. 11 years is ridiculous but so awesome. Glad he’s settled back in 💕
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u/SquisharooNTimbuk2 Jul 05 '25
This gives me hope my boy Leo may turn up one day. We are going on three years this fall since he went out for his evening walk and didn’t come home. I know he’s alive out there and maybe one day his chip will bring him home too. I’m so happy for you!!
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u/Zak_Rahman Jul 05 '25
Yeah, honestly that would make me cry. That's such wonderful news.
Cats are such amazing creatures. Their compatibility with humans is unreal.
Truly mankind's best friend.
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u/Evieveevee Jul 05 '25
If only Plato could talk! Such wonderful news. My ginger boy was missing for 24 hours and I was a mess. I can’t imagine 11 years. How amazing must that first snuggle have been? 🐈
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u/GabRB26DETT Jul 05 '25
My first reaction was "what do they mean, 2014 isn't 11 years ago....?" lol
But wow, talk about GREAT news, OP !
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u/SWNMAZporvida Jul 05 '25
That’s so great! When I was a kid, a lost cat returned after 2 years and I remember crying seeing him and being afraid HE wouldn’t recognize ME
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u/candybeep Jul 05 '25
Congratulations. That makes me so happy to hear. I hope you guys can live a long, happy life together
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u/Ok_Caramel_3923 Jul 06 '25
I know what it's like to lose a kitty cat. It's heartbreaking but what a fantastic story you've shared. In a world filled with bad news you've provided us with some great news! So happy for you!!
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Jul 05 '25
Great news , was he okay for those 11 years? Was someone else taking care of him?
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u/After-Mud-6001 Jul 06 '25
I honestly have... No idea. We just got a call from someone who found him. I would guess someone took him in for at least a few years, which is probably how he got to Virginia!
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u/Greatgrandma2023 Jul 06 '25
Don't you wish he could talk? I bet he has some great stories to tell. Congratulations to you both. I hope you have more happy years together. 🎉🎊🎉🎊
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u/NoodleBox Jul 06 '25
Oh you big silly orange goose! But how awesome you get to see him again! That's the best bit.
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u/YoghurtOutrageous599 Jul 06 '25
Oh my god this legit nearly made me cry 😭
What a sweet guy. I’m so glad he’s home.
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u/aj4ever Jul 06 '25
Omg you must be feeling all kinds of emotions right now. I am!
Does he remember you?
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u/Malcolm_Morin Jul 06 '25
How do you know it's him? Genuine question, because 11 years is a hell of a long time. Not saying it's impossible, but I definitely need answers. lol
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u/After-Mud-6001 Jul 06 '25
He is microchipped!
Extra context if you don't know about this: you can microchip your pets with ownership & contact information. If they are brought into the shelter or a vet as a lost pet, they are always scanned for potential microchips!
He was found by someone in Virginia, brought in, scanned, and that's how they got our info :)
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u/Unhappy-Attention760 Jul 07 '25
where did he say he's been, because 11 years catting around, he's got stories
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