Katrina survivor and lost cat reunited at last

When Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, Tristan Carter thought she had lost everything — her home, a grandfather, two dogs, a cat and a rabbit.

But Cupcake the cat was alive and well after six months of living as a stray in her hurricane-ravaged neighborhood. On Wednesday, animal rescue volunteers reunited the lithe, 7-pound black cat with Carter, who now lives in Atlanta. “I lost a grandfather in the hurricane. To find a little kitty survived six months, that’s great,” said Carter, holding Cupcake close and thanking the rescuers who found her. Read the full story here.

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[Gail Clements]

This is the kind of story I like to see. We have a cat just like this one 'Sooty'. He showed up as a wild, stray kitten three years ago. Now he also has a collar, tags (and is microchipped).
I feel very happy for Tristan and Cupcake, at least she got one thing back she lost.
All cats and dogs should at least have a collar and tags and microchipped. Even when we really couldn't afford it - we found the money to always get this done. Also, the most expensive thing, get them neutered! Every cat we have ever had was dumped on the streets, by so-called animal-lovers who didn't think enough of them to get tham neutered.
All the best to Tristan and Cupcake.