A cat that fled from a truck stop in Nevada reunites with his owner in Illinois
@Deepizzaguy (102848)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
January 11, 2024 4:57pm CST
Chad McIntyre who is a truckdriver who has his cat Tyler with him while he is traveling around the nation had the bad luck of cleaning up the cat litter at a truck stop in Fernley Nevada on the end of November.
Chad's wife Brandy used social media in an attempt to locate their pet when someone on Facebook reported seeing the cat an animal shelter 670 miles away which is Rock Springs Wyoming where a truck found the cat at a truck stop in Wyoming.
Rock Springs Animal Control supervisor Lydia Gomez was able to identify Tyler through a microchip on him to inform Chad and his wife the good news.
Lydia arranged to take Tyler back from Wyoming to his home in Decatur Illinois via an independent transport coordinator Joan Nickum to drive hours to Decatur Illinois on New Year's Eve.
Chad has learned his lesson that his cat will need to stay home from now on to avoid his cat running away from home while he is on the road.
Good thing that the cat is home safe and sound with his owners.
Link is upi.com/5731704751355 via @upi
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@mildredtabitha (16126)
• Nairobi, Kenya
12 Jan
I wonder how people recognize cats. It could be a different cat that looks like the lost one.
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@Deepizzaguy (102848)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Jan
That is a good question since there is a cat inside of my home who looks like my deceased cat Relish who passed away a few years ago.
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@mildredtabitha (16126)
• Nairobi, Kenya
12 Jan
@Deepizzaguy If only cats could speak.
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@Deepizzaguy (102848)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Jan
@mildredtabitha I know that feeling since I usually can tell what my cats wants when he meows standing at the front door.
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@snowy22315 (180703)
• United States
12 Jan
I am glad Tyler made it home. I saw a cat at a rest stop one time. I assumed it had been abandoned. I left a message for animal control.
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@snowy22315 (180703)
• United States
12 Jan
@Deepizzaguy I love cats..and didn't want to see the poor thing hit and killed.
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@Deepizzaguy (102848)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Jan
That is very nice of your part.
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@TheHorse (218846)
• Walnut Creek, California
12 Jan
I became (short-term) friends with a cat at a Rest Area in Oregon (or was it Northern California?) a couple of years ago. I already had Kitty waiting for me at home. I tried to ask the cat how he or she had wound up at a Rest Area, but the cat was not able to tell me. I hope someone adopted him or her.
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@Deepizzaguy (102848)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Jan
I also hope that the cat that you were short term friends with is also found a home.
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@Deepizzaguy (102848)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Jan
I am in agreement with you that the cat did come back to be with his owner.
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@Deepizzaguy (102848)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Jan
So am I since cats make good companions to their owners.
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@MarieCoyle (37509)
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12 Jan
Decatur, IL. is only about 45 minutes from where I live.
I think some truckers take a pet to have another breathing being in the truck, as well as the emotional support. But a person has to be careful. The pet can get loose in a millisecond.
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@Deepizzaguy (102848)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Jan
Chad admits that his cat keeps him company on his road trips.
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@RebeccasFarm (89882)
• Arvada, Colorado
12 Jan
This is good news thanks George..one lucky cat.
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@Deepizzaguy (102848)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Jan
My pleasure to share this good news story.
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@Deepizzaguy (102848)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Jan
My pleasure to share them here with you.
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@RasmaSandra (79858)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Jan
So glad to know the cat was found and is home safe
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@Deepizzaguy (102848)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
11 Jan
I am in agreement with you.
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@Deepizzaguy (102848)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Jan
Chad has admitted that he learned his lesson dealing with his cat.
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@innertalks (21916)
• Australia
12 Jan
Here, in Australia, he would have likely been fined for having an unrestrained animal in his truck.
It is dangerous to do this, as in an accident the cat could fly around inside the truck and cause a lot of trouble, as well as getting injured itself.
It is good the cat is staying home now.
@Deepizzaguy (102848)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Jan
That is a good law your nation has since the safety of the cat or human is important.
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@innertalks (21916)
• Australia
12 Jan
@Deepizzaguy Yes, it is a good law, but some people still flaunt it, and drive their car even with their dog, on their lap. I have seen them myself. Very stupid. A big fine, if caught.
@Deepizzaguy (102848)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Jan
@innertalks I know what you mean since some people like to gamble with the lives of others.
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@Deepizzaguy (102848)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Jan
I share the same feelings since maybe Burt my cat can act like a jerk but I like him a lot.
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@LindaOHio (178652)
• United States
12 Jan
Chad is lucky to get his cat back. He needs to keep a better eye on him.
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@Deepizzaguy (102848)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Jan
I am in agreement with you.
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@Deepizzaguy (102848)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Jan
I am in agreement with you that the cat did travel a long way from the travel stop to his home.
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@Deepizzaguy (102848)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
13 Jan
I am in agreement with you.
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@popciclecold (38721)
• United States
12 Jan
Good thing he had the chip. One lucky cat and owner.
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