Overview

• Galena, a six-year-old indoor cat, was inadvertently shipped over 600 miles in a box containing steel-toed boots.
• The cat's absence was noticed immediately by her family, who launched a widespread search and distributed missing posters.
• An Amazon employee in California discovered Galena alive in the return package, leading to a heartwarming reunion with her owners.
• Galena's survival was aided by a split seam in the box which allowed air to circulate, and mild weather conditions during transit.
• The incident highlights the importance of microchipping pets, as Galena's microchip played a crucial role in her identification and safe return.