Meet Sunny-Loo, the brave cat who defied the odds by surviving inside a couch for three weeks without food or water. The beloved orange tabby’s unexpected adventure began in late December during the Hanson family’s cross-country move from Washington to Colorado, as reported by KKTV. Sunny-Loo went missing from the family’s Washington home when the movers arrived to pack up for their relocation to Colorado, where Andy Hanson had secured a new job.
Initially, the Hansons assumed that their shy cat would eventually emerge from hiding once the movers had left. However, when it came time to bring Sunny-Loo along on their flight to Colorado, the family was unable to locate her. “We had prepared a carrier for her to come on the airplane with us, and then we realized she was missing, and we were just in shock,” Andy shared with KKTV, recounting the family’s distress as they searched for their furry companion.
Despite their best efforts, including enlisting the help of relatives and neighbors, the Hansons were unable to find Sunny-Loo before their departure to Colorado. The cat’s absence was particularly hard on 12-year-old Hannah Hanson, for whom Sunny-Loo served as an emotional support animal during times of anxiety and distress.
After weeks of fruitless searching, the Hansons began to come to terms with the possibility of never seeing Sunny-Loo again. As their belongings arrived at their new Colorado home in late January, a surprising discovery unfolded. While unpacking their Hide-a-Bed sofa, the family heard a faint meow emanating from within – it was Sunny-Loo, who had somehow managed to get trapped inside the couch during the chaotic moving process.
Having survived a journey of over 1,000 miles and three weeks without sustenance, the weak and emaciated cat was promptly taken to a veterinarian for urgent care. Under the attentive watch of emergency veterinarian Dr. Erin Dixon, Sunny-Loo spent three days in the veterinary ICU, gradually recovering and regaining strength.
The miraculous tale of Sunny-Loo’s resilience and ultimate reunion with the Hanson family serves as a heartwarming reminder of the enduring bond between pets and their human companions.
“The ordeal that Sunny-Loo went through is truly remarkable. In cases like this, an explanation is not always provided, but I am in agreement with the family. Dr. Dixon described the pet as a miracle cat,” Sunny-Loo has been reunited with her thankful family and they are still coming to terms with the cat’s incredible journey to Colorado.”It was an unbelievable experience. It felt like a dream come true,” Hannah expressed. For more information, you can read the original article on People.
