Francine, a beloved Lowe's store cat in Richmond, VA, went missing in 2017 and was later found over 80 miles away at a distribution center. After a community-led search and the involvement of Lowe's corporate, animal control, and rescue groups, she was safely recovered and returned home, bringing joy and relief to her supporters.
A pet donkey named Diesel, who escaped five years ago in California, has been found living happily with a herd of wild elk. Owners Terrie and Dave Drewry are relieved to see him healthy and have decided to let him remain free as a "wild burro." Diesel was last seen in 2019, and recent footage by a hiker confirmed his well-being. The Drewrys have since adopted new donkeys and do not plan to recapture Diesel.
Diesel, a pet donkey that went missing five years ago, was found living with a herd of wild elk in northern California. His owners, Terrie and Dave Drewry, were relieved to see him healthy and happy in a viral video but have no plans to recapture him.
A Lyft driver allegedly drove off with a passenger's cat still inside, sparking a global search effort. After failed attempts to contact the driver, the passenger filed a police report and launched a social media campaign. The search for the cat, named Tux, gained attention online and offline, with strangers joining search parties and sharing flyers. Lyft eventually formed a search party and sent alerts to all riders and drivers in Austin. The cat was found by the police, tired and dehydrated, near a realtor's office.