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Missing cat reunited with owner after 7 years


Crosby Police and the Minnesota Federated Humane Society removed 101 cats from a home from Crosby while responding to reports of animal cruelty and neglect.

CROSBY, Minn. — It had been seven years, but a cat was finally reunited with its owner after authorities removed 101 cats from a home in Crosby.

Crosby Police and the Minnesota Federated Humane Society removed the cats Thursday following reports of animal cruelty/neglect, animal hoarding and unsafe living conditions. The Tri-County Humane Society in St. Cloud said it took in 94 of the cats, including one that had a microchip.

“They drove to Tri-County Humane Society from Crosby and were reunited with their cat (Thursday) night,” Tri-County Executive Director Marit Ortega said in a statement.

Ortega said about a dozen staff members worked until about 10:30 p.m. Thursday evaluating the cats and setting them up with a clean shelter. While assessing them, Ortega said the staff was vaccinating the cats, treating them for fleas and providing fluids for some of the felines in need of hydration.

One was microchipped and reunited with its owner after seven years, the owner said.

Now, the cats are safe and cared at the The Tri-County Humane Society where staff awaits more Happy reunions. 

On Saturday afternoon, in walked Lisa vollbrecht and David Eckhoff, who recognized a familiar faces among the “Crosby cats” that have all been posted on the website.

Their Cougar was among the 94. He was the 81st cat pulled from that home.

“I was like, that’s him,” said Lisa. 

In a tearful reunion, Lisa and David saw their Cougar once again. 

“Today is six months to the da,y to the day,” said David. “October 13.”

Lisa and David said it’s lucky number 13. 

“We like 13 but now it’s 81 I guess,” laughed David.

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Posted by Tri-County Humane Society on Friday, April 12, 2024

“It was an exhausting and emotional day for all, and it’s just the beginning,” said Ortega in a statement. 

Police are asking for any other cat owners who have lost their pet over the past seven years to contact Tri-County at 320-252-0896. People can also email a picture of their missing cat along with some basic contact information.


“Every cage and kennel in our shelter is now full, requiring extra staffing, not to mention the veterinary care, medications, spaying and neutering, and more that we will be investing in these animals,” said Ortega in a statement. “Our compassionate staff and volunteers are up for the challenge, but we truly need your support now.”

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