“Francine is probably not remotely sorry for the chaos she caused.”

Volunteers from a Lowe’s in Richmond, Va., traveled to North Carolina to search out their lacking cat, Francine. The web reacts to the emotional reunion.

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Lowe’s cat goes lacking

Francine lived in Richmond, Va., Lowe’s for over eight years, however all of the sudden went lacking after getting into a supply truck in September. The supply truck apparently drove to a Lowe’s distribution middle in North Carolina.

Desperate to get the cat again, SPCA volunteers went throughout state traces to attempt to seize Francine and produce her again to Lowe’s. They provided a $2000 award, in keeping with WTVR.

Volunteers additionally arrange a “Where’s Francine” Instagram account, which rapidly garnered over 34,000 followers.

They supplied frequent updates on the seek for the lacking cat on each their account and the same TikTok account.

@whereisfrancine

As of final night time, 10/4, we have now acquired our first confirmed Francine sighting. There is a workforce of caretakers headed from Richmond to North Carolina hoping to find and produce residence our woman. Please hold them in your ideas immediately as they search the RDC. Every hour we’re nearer to having Francine residence, with the ability to give her chin scratchies identical to this once more. We love you, Francine ❤️

♬ Searching (interlude) – CharlestheFirst

One of the account’s creators spoke to People, saying {that a} “whistleblower on Reddit” who labored on the location “saw her get on to the distribution truck,” serving to the trigger to establish the situation.

At the time, Lowe’s advised People that “Francine holds a special place in our hearts. She is a local celebrity and dearly loved by everyone in the community, from our customers to our store associates.” “We’re doing everything we can,” they continued.

Francine is discovered

After a number of weeks of looking, volunteers discovered Francine on Oct. 4, per a Lowe’s press launch. The firm employed thermal drones to attempt to find the cat.

Now, Francine is again on the Richmond Lowe’s, the place she continues “greeting customers, exploring the aisles and soaking up more affection than ever.”

“I can’t describe the feeling when we realized it was her,” mentioned a Lowe’s retailer supervisor. “We all just lit up.”

How did the web react to the lacking cat?

Commenters on a put up by the Richmond Animal Care and Control saying Francine’s seize rejoice her return to Lowe’s.

“And like any other cat, Francine is probably not remotely sorry for the chaos she caused.  So glad she was found!” one writes.

“OMG… such good news. People are gonna be flocking in the next few days just to see her. So glad she’s been found. Keep an eye on that escape artist,” one other says.

“Spectacular news. I know Francine is so happy that Lowe’s didn’t give up on finding her,” a 3rd provides.

“Oh my goodness! That’s a wonderful way to start the day! I’m so happy! It’s amazing that this sweet kitty has connected so many people’s hearts! That’s a gift for us all,” a fourth commenter remarks.

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