A woman was thrown for a loop when her furry, four-legged friend, who had been missing for a decade, returned to her life.

Animals are remarkable creatures who are near and dear to the hearts of many. Those critters have a way of finding their way into our hearts, becoming like family members. When and if they happen to go missing, their absence is noticeable and felt. It can cause much pain and sadness, as any pet owner knows. 

One woman, Carol Holmes, mentioned that her beloved cat, Bob, found his way back to her after the animal had been missing for 10 years. The day the cat, named after Carol’s later father, was recovered was significant to her. 

A video posted on YouTube mentions that on Aug. 19, Carol received emails in her inbox. The messages were from the chip provider who had microchipped her cat, Bob. They had located the animal, who had been missing for 10 years.

At first, Carol did not believe the news herself.

“And my first thought was, ‘This must be a mistake because Bob had been gone for so long.’ But I called her, and she said, ‘Yes, it is Bob.’”

The video points out that the day Bob the cat was located, Aug. 19, was Carol’s late father’s birthday. He would have been 94 years old. 

Carol mentioned that several people believe the reappearance of her long-departed furry friend is the work of God and possibly a sign from her later father. 

“So many people think that it definitely is, like, a form of divine intervention, a message from Dad,” Carol said. 

Carol added that the return of her feline, Bob, is an indication that no one should give up hope. Also, it's a reminder to “have your beloved, furry family members microchipped,” Carol said.

Genesis 1:21 “And God created great whales, and every living creature that moves, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind: and God saw that it was good.”