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.

Then, out of the blue, something amazing happened! Seven years later, Robert got a call that completely changed his life!

On the other end was a vet from California, filling Robert in on his long-lost feline buddy.

Turns out, a compassionate lady found Chabin on the street, looking frail and malnourished. Fearing for his well-being, she decided to intervene, rushing him to the local vet.

Despite his rough appearance, Chabin was in decent shape, and thanks to a microchip, they traced him back to Robert.

Without skipping a beat, Robert booked a flight, eager to reunite with his long-lost buddy.

Their reunion was so emotional!

The moment Chabin saw Robert, he reached his paws out his paws and pulled him into a tight hug, showing everyone just how much he’d missed his human.

Robert couldn’t hold back the tears of joy, feeling overwhelmed to be back with his beloved orange ball of fur!

Their incredible story is a powerful reminder to all of us: Never lose hope! Life has a knack for turning even the darkest situations into moments of pure joy – sometimes even after seven long years!