A Tale of Survival and Reunion
In an extraordinary tale of resilience, a California family has been reunited with their cat, Rayne Beau, after he embarked on an arduous 800-mile journey from Yellowstone National Park back to his home.
Rayne Beau, a two-year-old feline, vanished in June during a family trip to Yellowstone. Despite the looming threats of predators and the vast wilderness, Rayne Beau managed to find his way back, three months later, to the relief of his owners, Benny and Susanne Anguiano.
Desperate search in Yellowstone
The Anguianos dedicated their time in the national park to searching for their beloved pet. Equipped with bear spray, Benny scoured the woods calling out for Rayne Beau, while Susanne tried using the calls of the cat’s twin sister, Starr Jasmine, to lure him out. Despite their exhaustive efforts, they left the park heartbroken, with rangers promising to notify them if the cat was found.
A glimmer of hope
Amidst their despair, Susanne spotted a double rainbow as they exited Idaho, a sign she interpreted as reassurance that Rayne Beau was safe. Her intuition proved correct when, months later, a shelter contacted the family, claiming to have found their cat.
Initially cautious, the Anguianos demanded photographic proof before driving to the Placer SPCA animal shelter in Roseville, California. “I said, ‘take a picture. I want to make sure I don’t drive three-and-a-half hours and it’s not my cat,’” recalled Benny. The photo confirmed their hopes, but they remained guarded until the moment of reunion.
An emotional homecoming
Upon arrival, all doubts vanished. “When we for sure knew, we were in tears. We were all hugging and crying,” Susanne shared. The emotional reunion was made possible by Rayne Beau’s microchip, which helped the shelter identify its owners.
The journey took a toll on Rayne Beau, who arrived malnourished, with cracked paws and significant weight loss. Susanne believes he survived alone in the wild for most of his journey, a testament to his resilience.
Now recovered and healthy, Rayne Beau enjoys life back at home with his sister Starr Jasmine and their new companion, Maxx, adopted during Rayne Beau’s absence. This heartwarming story of survival and reunion highlights the incredible bond between pets and their families.