Heartwarming Moment When 25-Year-Old Rescue Cat Spills Tears Of Joy Upon Reuniting With Its Owner

A senior feline’s purr-fect homecoming

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• April 13, 2024

Imagine being twenty-five in cat years (that's like, what, 115 in human years?), tossed into the urban jungle, many miles from your cozy cat bed, with no idea how to find your way home. 

This isn't the beginning of a feline thriller movie; it's the tale of Kizzy, the senior cat with a will of iron and a heart waiting for a miracle. Get ready to reach for the tissues and smile through happy tears because Kizzy’s story is quite the tear-jerker. 

Kizzy was a seasoned house cat who had never known the harsh realities of outdoor life. But when she was separated from her family two years ago, she had to tap into those feline survival skills. 

As a senior kitty with hearing loss, Kizzy was already at a disadvantage. And without a microchip, her chances of a reunion were almost non-existent—until Chloe came along.

When Chloe spotted Kizzy sprawled beside a ditch, she initially thought she was looking at a lifeless fur ball. Luckily, Kizzy was alive, but it was clear her nine lives were on the final countdown.

Chloe, however, wasn't about to let this story end in tragedy. She scooped Kizzy up and whisked her away to a local animal hospital. Kizzy was a mess – underweight, overrun with fleas, and fur more matted than a forgotten yoga mat. But all hope wasn't lost.

After some TLC and a much-needed microchip, the search for her family began. The Animals Lost and Found group in Kent launched a social media crusade spearheaded by their founder, Natasha McPhee. 

It wasn't long before Alison Long and her husband Dean saw the post—their beloved Kizzy, whom they thought had found a new home, was alive and in need of rescue!

The reunion that followed was the stuff of legends. Despite her age and health struggles, Kizzy recognized her dad, Dean, by scent alone and couldn't hold back the tears of happiness. Yes, cats do cry, and this was a purr-fect tear-jerker.

Alison, Dean, and their 90-year-old father welcomed Kizzy back with open arms and hearts full of gratitude. This whiskered survivor is now back to living her best life, indoors and microchipped, with a family that adores her to the moon and back. 

Kizzy’s road to recovery one bowl at a time. Table for one please!

Nine lives, one incredible journey; those eyes say it all

Sprucing up Kizzy's quarters for royal relaxation, because perfect fur balls deserve pristine cat pads.

Kizzy’s heartwarming story captured hearts across the country

Together again after two difficult years. Who said miracles don’t happen?

Kizzy is back in the arms of a dad who never stopped loving her.

The embrace that says a thousand words

A reunion that can melt even the coldest hearts!

Kizzy’s story teaches us the power of compassion. We don’t want to think about what would’ve happened if Chloe had simply turned a blind eye! No matter how tough life gets, love always finds a way to lead us back to the ones who adore us.

We have not one but two angels to thank for Kizzy’s safe return: Chloe, for her heart of gold, and Natasha, for reuniting her with her family. 

Here's to many more purrs and tearful cuddles, Kizzy. Welcome home.

Jesse