Family reunited with cat who went missing seven years ago in California

12 Apr 2026 • 5:43 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • A family has been reunited with their cat, Dodger, seven years after he went missing in California.
  • Amber Davidson and her children adopted Dodger in 2016, but he disappeared in 2018 as they prepared to move to Florida after the death of the children's father.
  • Dodger was recently found in Madera, California, and identified via his microchip by Fresno TNR, a non-profit organisation.
  • Sydney Sherman from Fresno TNR, who was travelling to Florida, offered to transport Dodger to his family, who now live 2,500 miles away in Georgia.
  • The family drove seven hours to Florida to meet Sherman and Dodger, marking an emotional reunion after years apart.

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