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A much beloved cat who got lost in unfamiliar territory was quickly found, thanks to a bit of luck and a rescuer associated with a well known Facebook lost and found page.
Max Whitish and his girlfriend Shallon have made an extended stay in New Orleans while traveling on an adventure with their two cats, Polo and Cheech. The couple are collaborating on a travel blog and enjoy the colorful experience of busking on the streets of the city.
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Max posted at his own Facebook page, and then shared at the NOLA Pets Lost and Found Facebook page after Polo got out of the car and went missing at a Walmart on Monday. The description shows that Polo is much loved.
The missing cat post reads:
“I am traveling through New Orleans and I lost my cat on Monday -12-3. He was last with me around 8:00am in the parking lot of Walmart on Jefferson HWY. He is 6 years old, and he goes by the name of Polo. He has a special prescription diet and he will also need his meds soon.
“I miss him very much, and so does his brother Cheech. Polo has been through a lot with me and he is my buddy. I feel like I have lost one of my best friends.
“Maine Coon – smaller. Grey with black and brown strips. Tar black paws with little fluffy toe hairs coming out around the bottom pads. Oh, and a milky white chin.
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Lisa Giardina of NOLA Lost and Found Pets spotted Polo Wednesday night. Fortunately, he’d stayed close to the spot where he’d gotten lost. Lisa called Max and Polo, though scared and shy, as is common with cats who’ve gotten lost, was returned to his guardians.
Max wrote, expressing both exhiliration and gratitude:
