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Stray Cat Survives Three-Week Stowaway Voyage From China to Minnesota

Named Stowaway, the dehydrated feline is recovering at Pet Haven ahead of adoption.

A skinny, dirty calico cat sits hunched up inside a kennel.
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Little Stowaway will soon be ready for adoption.

Overview

  • Workers unloading a shipping container in Oakdale discovered the emaciated cat hiding beneath a pallet on June 5 after its trans-Pacific journey.
  • Officials say she likely survived by drinking condensation and possibly feeding on rodents during the three-week crossing.
  • Companion Animal Care & Control captured her safely using a humane trap after finding her severely dehydrated and underweight.
  • She was first transferred to Northwoods Humane Society and on June 11 moved to Pet Haven, Inc. for specialized care.
  • Pet Haven’s Wallflower Program is nursing her back to health, and staff anticipate she will be ready for adoption soon.