When I was a little girl, my childhood cat Rufus went missing for about three weeks. I cried buckets every single day, feeling devastated and heartbroken, but when he finally showed up, I was ecstatic!

We can all agree that reuniting with your pet, even after ages apart, is the best feeling ever.

So, I can’t even imagine how thrilled Robert must’ve been when he finally found his beloved 19-year-old cat, Chabin, who had been missing for a whopping 7 years. 

Can you believe that? Let’s dive into how it all went down!

Robert and Chabin had been inseparable for years until his ginger feline companion vanished. The unfortunate accident happened while Robert and his family were moving from California to Ohio.

Chabin must have found the move a bit stressful, so he wandered off, never making it back home.

Robert and his family held out hope for a whole year, delaying their move and combing the area daily for their furry family member.

With no sign of Chabin, they had to eventually pack up and head to their new home across the country.

Robert couldn’t shake the thought of his furry buddy, praying he’d landed in the care of some kind soul.