Missing cat returns home and rings her owner's doorbell

A lost cat on Long Island found her way home and rang her owner’s doorbell, leading to a heartwarming reunion captured on video.

[tabithaschultz]

There's nothing more painful than searching for a lost pet.

[MM-yizn]

Losing a cat is unbearable. Finding her again is total bliss!

[katlulu]

I "lost" a cat for three I think someone had him in their home. But he came bounding over the fence back home one Saturday. I cried tears of joy for hours!!!! I never let him outside again!!!!

[aandjintucsonazusa]

Lily is a smart little girl. Thank God she understood how to use the ring camera. You all are very blessed to have her back. It is a miracle.

[EmunahFL]

00:59 It sounded like she meowed, "Mom". So sweet! Glad she's back!

[Krystal_Kitty]

OMG that meow when she's at the door broke my heart she was like "please let me in I'm sorry!!" Too cute ❤️🥰

[Ana]

My cats missing now as of yesterday slipped out Friday the 14th 2023 I pray she comes home too this is so amazing and touching I’m happy your cat came back ❤UPDATE MY CAT IS HOME SAFE AND SOUND 🙂❤️I don’t get on here much and just noticed all the comments I had I WANNA THANK EACH AND EVERYONE OF YALL ❤️🙂

[ManasiJindal]

She's not even my cat and her meows at the camera made me take a massive sigh of relief that she's back. I can't explain what or why I just experienced but thank goodness this baby returned!!

[Ikukundu]

I lost my Siamese cat back in May 2021 she was sick and for nearly 2 days it felt like my world has ended, looked for her everywhere, pasted her posters on every corner and shared some with neighbors, I also stayed outside in the middle of the night hoping she could show up, sleep left me, in less than 48 hours a neighbor brought her back hungry and dehydrated 😢I was so grateful that she returned.🙏❤ she passed 2 months ago at age 24. I will always be grateful to God for her❤️

[B_]

She's literally saying/crying out "mum, " so incredibly sweet 😍🤗🥰😍🥰🤗😍

[betrueiiself]

Cats are extremely intelligent! People really do not give them enough credit for exactly how smart they are. I love this. Glad your fur baby is back home.

[TuckerSP]

Please keep her inside. She can fall prey to so many dangers. Glad she made it home. Build her a catio.

[jujuoliver]

Years ago one of my dogs went missing for about 3 days, felt sick and notified everywhere, local shelters etc and then late one night I just opened the front door to check and there he was just standing waiting. This dark furry shape in the dark, had never been so happy to see his crumpled little face. I couldn’t believe he just found his way home. Fabulous feeling.

[Quizack]

Without pets on this earth, life would be so much harder. There’s nothing like the feeling of non-judgemental unconditional love and affection from a pet. They don’t care what you look like, what is “wrong” with you, or how others perceive you. It’s pure acceptance, and mutual love. Just love and feed them, and you’ve entered into a contract with a priceless bond. What a fantastic deal.

[sssssssssuv]

Brave girl! She's so smart. As a cat mom myself, I know how emotional this is.

[markr.devereux]

Severely heart warming story. You got a special cat there folks.

[spottheborgcat]

Lovely that the cat knew to ring the bell. But you might want to get a small cat door that opens on to a Cat enclosure. ( a large Chicken coop will suffice) That way, your cat can enjoy the outdoors with being endangered by dogs, and other critters.

[aewtx]

For those who don't know, if your cat ever goes missing, leave out food and water for it! Usually they are nearby. And not only does it have something ready for them in case they do come home and you aren't there, but it gives them the scent to follow. It's got your scent on it. This s why in addition to the food and water, you should leave out its litter box and something of yours, like a blanket or something. It acts as a homing device.

[serenalerice]

Cats are insanely clever. It's amazing that cats usually don't meow to each other. But it is there way of communicating with us.

[marigeobrien]

I had been told, when you move, you should keep indoor/outdoor cats inside for a few weeks so they understand this is their new home. The last time I moved, I did just that. I had three cats, two males and a female (all neutered) and, after two weeks, the two males went out and came back and were fine. The female, who was always a bit nervous going outside, totally freaked and disappeared. Unfortunately, just before we moved, I sprained my ankle so I couldn't walk. But I went out and looked for her and called for her as much as I could.

Well, fast forward three months, my ankle was healed and by then my dog and I were taking long walks every day. On July 3rd, we took our longest walk, which was 4 miles and we'd gone on roads we had never been on before. The very next morning (yes, July 4th), as we were heading out for our walk and had only gotten about 100 yards from the house, we heard a tiny little meow from the bushes. My dog and I looked and looked and who should pop out but my cat-- much thinner but clearly recognizing us. And me recognizing HER! It was one of my best moments in recent memory.

And I really believe, the day before when we were on that long walk, we must have passed her and she must have seen us and followed us home. I think, when I put her out that very first time, she got scared and then got turned around and lost. After she was found, she never went outside again and I never even encouraged her to go out. Some cats are better being outside than others.

Upon reflection, I also realized I should have stayed with her when I put her out that first time. :\ I wish I had. It would have spared her 3 months of being lost and alone.