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The Independent
13-06-2025
- General
- The Independent
Long-distance stray: Cat stows away in shipping container from China to Minnesota for three-week journey
Animal control officers in the Midwest were stunned after responding to a call unlike any they've seen in nearly 15 years on the job: a stray cat China. The Companion Animal Control, which services counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin, revealed last week that the feline survivor was discovered hidden inside a shipping container that had traveled thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean before arriving at a local business in Oakdale. Workers unloading the container were shocked to find the emaciated cat tucked beneath a pallet. The shipping container had been sealed for approximately three weeks. Officials believe the cat survived the harrowing journey by drinking condensation and potentially feeding on rodents inside the container. By the time she was found, she was severely dehydrated and dangerously underweight. 'We've seen a lot over the years, but this was truly a first,' the animal control team said in a Facebook post. 'This cat is nothing short of a miracle.' Using a humane trap and a dose of patience, animal control successfully rescued the frightened animal. She is now in the care of the Northwoods Humane Society, where she is receiving medical attention and being nursed back to health. The staff there named her Stowaway, WCCO reports. Once Stowaway recovers, the globe-trotting feline will be ready for adoption. The animal control office asked its followers for name suggestions in a June 5 Facebook post. '(Plum) Blossom or Mei, it's a flower that symbolizes perseverance in the Chinese culture,' one contributor commented. 'Carmen! short for Carmen SanDiego, because where in the world will this lil lady be next?' another suggested. A third person recommended, 'Mira, short for miracle.'
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Yahoo
'Emaciated and lifeless': Dead dog found in blue bin in Minnesota town
A $10,000 reward has been offered in exchange for information that leads to an animal cruelty conviction after a dog was found left to die in Newport, Minnesota. Companion Animal Control said in a Facebook post the dog was found "by the refinery, wrapped in a blanket inside a blue bin." It noted the dog was "emaciated and lifeless,' and the agency believes the dog "suffered a cruel existence." "This is not an isolated case. Already this year, we've seen multiple instances of dogs starving, neglected, and discarded like trash," the rescue service said. The organization reminds people there are resources available when considering giving up an animal, such as surrender assistance, veterinary care and pet food support. "Yet this dog was left to die alone. This must stop," Companion Animal Control said. An investigation remains active. If anyone has information regarding the dog, they are asked to visit Companion Animal Control's website. Companion Animal Control was founded in 2011 and has provided animal control services to over 45 municipalities in Anoka, Ramsey and Washington counties in Minnesota, and St. Croix and Pierce counties in Wisconsin. Instead of running an impound facility, the organization partners with local veterinary clinics and rescues to facilitate impound contracts, according to its website.
