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Purrfect ending: Missing Virginia store cat found after hitching a ride to another state
After weeks of community-led searching and humane trapping, Francine the cat was found safe 85 miles away and returned to her Richmond Lowe’s store home.
- Francine, the calico cat, returned to her Lowe's store in Virginia after going missing for weeks, having accidentally hitched a ride on a truck to North Carolina.
- Employees drove 90 minutes to retrieve Francine after discovering her at a Lowe's distribution center.
- A local brewery will host a 'Francine Fest' event to celebrate her return.
- Store supervisor Wayne Schneider noted, 'Francine is one of us' to highlight her bond with employees and customers.
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Purrfect ending: Missing Virginia store cat found after hitching a ride to another state
Francine the cat is back home at a Lowe’s store in Virginia after going missing for a few weeks. The calico cat hitched a ride to a sister facility in another state.
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