Reunion Stories 2025

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You can help raise awareness about the importance of microchipping and keeping contact details up to date by sharing your story. 

You will also have the chance to win the 'Reunion Story of the year' prize.

Note: Winner will be announced January 2026.

Reunion Story of the Year 2025   |   Grand Prize

Grand Prize: Pet Masterpiece, 1-Month CARMA Rewards Club Membership, Lifetime V.I.Pet (Unlimited), SMART Tag  & RSOTY Trophy

Reunion Stories From C.A.R. Pet Owners (2025)

Ginger | A Miracle in Disguise

The day Ginger disappeared was one of the hardest days of my life. Ginger and I used to go out on walks all the time. He loved exploring the world, tail high and ears alert, as though every blade of grass and every passing breeze held a secret just for him. That day, we were at a park in Burwood, a usual haunt for us. He was darting around, sniffing at bushes and rolling in patches of sunlight. I turned my head for just a moment, and when I looked back, he was gone. Panic set in almost immediately. I called his name, my voice echoing through the park, but there was no sign of him.

The first day was awful. I spent all night crying, imagining the worst—was he hurt? Hungry? Scared? It felt like a piece of me was missing. My family, bless their hearts, rallied around me. We printed posters and plastered them on poles and shop windows, each one a plea for help. Determined to find him, I turned to Facebook, asking local groups if anyone had seen my beloved cat. As I scoured social media, something unexpected happened. I came across countless posts from people who couldn’t home their cats—kittens abandoned, mothers left behind. My heart ached not just for Ginger but for all these animals in need. I reached out to one lovely woman who introduced me to a mother cat and her three gorgeous kittens. They needed a home, and I needed something to pour my love into.

Nursing them back to health was a healing process for me. Each purr, each playful swat of a tiny paw, slowly began to mend my broken heart. Then, another unexpected blessing came my way. A man who was travelling overseas could no longer care for his cat, Nobi. He reached out to me, and when I saw Nobi for the first time, I gasped. He looked exactly like Ginger—same fur, same build, even the same distinct birthmark, though on the opposite side of his face. It felt like fate. Nobi had his quirks, though. He was deeply traumatised from his previous home, where dogs had frightened him terribly.

It took time, patience, and love to help him acclimate, but eventually, he blossomed into a sweet and cuddly companion. One night, as I was sleeping on the couch with Nobi curled beside me, something extraordinary happened. The lights outside flickered, casting shadows on the walls. My heart raced—I thought it might be an intruder. I got up and cautiously looked out the window, and then I heard it. A familiar sound, one I hadn’t heard in a month but would recognise anywhere. It was a soft, desperate meow. I rushed to the door and threw it open, and there he was. Ginger. I could hardly believe my eyes.

Tears blurred my vision as I scooped him up, his fur dusty and his paws worn but unmistakably my Ginger. It was 2 a.m., but I didn’t care. I woke my entire family. My sister cried as she hugged him, and my parents beamed with relief. That night, Ginger was showered with endless treats and cuddles. He was finally home, and our family felt whole again. The experience changed me in ways I hadn’t expected. Ginger’s disappearance taught me about faith and resilience—not just in him, but in myself. For all the cat owners out there, let this be a reminder: never lose hope. Ginger was missing for a whole month, but his intelligence and determination brought him back to us. And while I wouldn’t wish the heartbreak of losing a pet on anyone, the journey brought new blessings into my life: the kittens, Nobi, and a deeper understanding of how love can heal. Ginger’s return was the happiest ending I could have dreamed of, but it was also a new beginning. Now, our home is fuller than ever, with the patter of little paws, the gentle hum of purrs, and the unshakable bond of a family that never gave up.

For all those out there who may have lost a pet- don’t give up hope. Let’s are extremely intelligent and no matter what- they will always come back to you.

- Mia

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Never Give Up On Them!

Frankie is an older cat, she doesn't stray far from home these days. She went missing over a long weekend while we were away. We weren't sure if she might have just felt it was her time, or if perhaps she'd wandered a bit far, and couldn't find her way home. After she'd been gone a week we decided to do a local letter box drop with a missing poster. The new owners of our old house, we had only moved a few streets away, messaged to say they thought they might have seen her. We went over to her old neighbourhood after sunset to call her and she came right out to greet us from an old neighbours yard! 10 days missing but unharmed and happy to be home

- Katrina

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Zimi’s Break Free

After 6 days of being lost in the bush through all sorts of weather events, 40+ degree heat and storms Zimi was found less than 2km from our home, unfortunately her back leg was trapped for what we think was the whole time she was missing, but she is such a strong girl and was able to fight to get herself out and find some lovely people who got her to safety at a nearby vet who scanned her microchip and immediately contacted me. We were then able to pick Zimi up within the hour and bring her back home to familiarity.Unfortunately through Zimis struggles to break free she had worn through her ankle and will need her leg to be amputated 🥺She is understandably dehydrated, extremely lean and exhausted, but other than this she is absolutely fine and in good spirits.This is a best case scenario, we have our girl back and she is a fit, healthy, young dog who is going to do just fine with 3 legs.Thankyou everyone who shared our posts and kept an eye out for Zimi, we couldn’t be more appreciative and grateful that she is safe 🤍🤍

- Lana

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Whisper's Story

Whisper went missing after getting out one May afternoon, we went to gaws to look for her, put her missing on our local Facebook page but nothing, scaled the local streets ,and nothing.

We gave up hope of ever getting her back. Then yesterday we go a call that she's been found more that 10 km away from home at an international school,we quickly went to get her and she's home safe adjusting really well.

- Linda

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