In an unbelievable turn of events, a family cat named Galena found herself on an unexpected cross-state journey, all thanks to an Amazon return box. The feline was accidentally shipped from her Utah home to a distribution facility in California, spending six harrowing days trapped without food or water.
The ordeal began when Galena’s owners were packing up a box of shoes for return to Amazon. Unbeknownst to them, their curious cat had snuck into the box, seeking a cozy hideaway. They sealed the box and dropped it off, completely unaware of their pet’s stowaway adventure.
Back home in Utah, panic set in as Galena’s family realized she was missing. A frantic search ensued, with loved ones and neighbors joining in to scour the house, the neighborhood, and the wider community. Missing pet posters were plastered around town and shared across social media platforms, as the days turned into a week with no sign of Galena.
Hope was almost dwindling when, against the odds, a miracle occurred. After a week of desperate searching, the family received an astonishing text message. Galena’s microchip had been scanned on April 17th, not in Utah, but a staggering 650 miles away in California.
Galena had been discovered by Brandy, an employee at an Amazon warehouse near Riverside. Brandy stumbled upon the sealed box and upon opening it, found a frightened but alive cat inside. She promptly rescued Galena, providing her with immediate care before taking her to a veterinarian the next day to ensure she was healthy after her traumatic journey.
Overjoyed and relieved, Galena’s owners wasted no time booking a flight to California for an emotional reunion with their beloved pet. Galena, despite her ordeal, was reported to be doing well.
This extraordinary incident serves as a crucial reminder to all pet owners about the importance of microchipping their animals. Furthermore, the family humorously but earnestly advises everyone to “triple check your Amazon boxes!” before sealing them, to prevent any accidental pet shipping mishaps.
