“This was overwhelming to him for sure. But he’s just resting and purring now. He looks a lot thinner, but he seems fine and healthy,” Mr. Parker said.

And it wasn’t just the Parkers who missed the lovable cat.

Their dogs were visibly elated by Meowy’s safe returned and coated him with kisses the first chance they got.

With the ordeal finally over, the Parkers will continue their occasional two-day journey to the area for work and are now looking into purchasing a home locally.

As for Meowy, Mr. Parker said, “he doesn’t even want to get out now, even if he could.

“We’re all just glad that it’s over.”

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