Kitty Returned to Owners After Going Missing For More Than a Year Following Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage and massive dislocation for residents of states including the Carolinas, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee, per Britannica.com. Some 250 people perished. The cost of this September 2024 storm was immense, believed to be approximately $200 billion.

And there was a toll that got somewhat less attention but was truly heartbreaking to those it impacted. Many were separated from their beloved pets because of all the upheaval Hurricane Helene caused. But one very lucky family is surely rejoicing, Their darling cat named Gabby has at last been reunited with them after an odyssey of 443 days! Some think it's possibly a true Xmas miracle.

Per the New York Post, Gabby was brought to the Avery Humane Society in Newland, North Carolina, in mid-December 2025. She was thought to be a stray. But alert people there checked the adorable feline for a microchip and discovered that Gabby actually belonged to a family.

The Avery Humane Society posted a message dated the next day, December 14, about the kitty on Facebook. It described the cute pet as a "brown tabby cat with bright green eyes." Fortunately Gabby was finally reunited with her owners after such a long time away from them. They must have been shocked but thrilled to have her back home again.

The shelter's Facebook post urges people to consider microchipping pets. Their animals can thus be returned to them if they are separated from their owners by unforeseen circumstances. The post reads in part, "Microchips are more than just a number; they are a lifeline. In times of chaos, natural disasters, or even everyday accidents, they can be the one thing that brings a lost pet home. But a microchip only works if the information attached to it is kept up to date."

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