In early August, Mackay Pet Rescue Incorporated (MRPI) received a call from an Ergon Energy depot with a most unusual report: a cat had fallen through their ceiling.
Ergon workers arrived at the depot one morning to find a ginger cat and a hole in the ceiling, the cat bolting the moment the door was opened.
A few days later, the staff could hear meowing and got in touch with MRPI.
One of the MPRI team scaled a three-metre ladder to assess the situation, ultimately setting traps and trail cameras in the ceiling.
“The staff at Ergon were amazing,” MRPI said in a Facebook post.
“They are such a friendly, caring group of workers.
“They helped us as much as they could, getting ladders, resetting the traps morning and night, etc.”
In the early hours of August 12, an unharmed, desexed male cat was found in one of the traps in the ceiling.
Robin Morgan from MPRI carefully removed him from the trap and the cat happily settled in her arms - this was no feral cat; this was someone’s pet.
Fortunately, the cat was microchipped, and his details were up to date.
A call was placed to his owners, 1600km away.
The Newcastle residents had given up all hope of ever finding their cat, adorably named Eugene.
Eugene had escaped twice while his owners were travelling from Townsville to Newcastle, his last known whereabouts being Sarina eight months prior.
The adventures Eugene embarked on between then and now remain a mystery, but he was finally reunited with his owners last month.
“This story clearly highlights the importance of microchipping your pet so if it gets lost it can be reunited with its family,” the Facebook post reads.
“We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the caring team at the Ergon Depot for going above and beyond to help rescue this cat from their ceiling.
“Well done to everyone involved.
“What a fantastic result.
“We all love a happy ending.”
Eugene was located in the roof of an Ergon Energy depot before being returned to his Newcastle owners eight months after he went missing. Photos supplied: Mackay Pet Rescue Incorporated
Publishers Indemnity. Any individual or entity that places advertising, supplies copy material, or submits editorial content to Core Life Publishing agrees and undertakes to ensure that all such material:- Does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights;- Is free from any content that could be considered defamatory, libelous, or slanderous;- Does not infringe upon any rights related to privacy or breach of confidence;- Contains no obscene, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material;- Complies fully with the Trade Practices Act and all other applicable laws, regulations, or statutes.Furthermore, by submitting or placing such material, these individuals or entities agree to indemnify and hold harmless the publisher, Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd, and/or its agents from and against any and all investigations, claims, demands, liabilities, damages, costs, or judgments arising out of or in connection with the material provided. All material is believed to be accurate at the time of printing and remains the copyright of Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd.
© 2024 Mackay and Whitsunday Life Pty Ltd.
