Sampson the Cat is on His Way Home after 18-month Walkabout
Linda Jansen of Penicuik, Midlothian in Scotland had long given up hope of ever again seeing her cat Sampson (pictured above) who went missing a year and a half ago. Which is why Jansen was stunned to get a call that Sampson had been turned in to a veterinarian in Devon, 500 miles away (see map below). His microchip led the vet to Jansen.
Jansen said, “The funny thing is he is a really bad traveller. 
He always gets sick whenever he’s in a car. So forget The Proclaimers – my cat really did walk 500 miles. She added, “I have no idea where he’s been for 18 months but I can’t wait to see him.”
According to the vet, Sampson was well-fed, but appeared to have been living rough.
In the interim, convinced they’d never see Sampson again, Jansen and her daughter adopted Angus, a tabby kitten (right). Sampson will soon have a baby brother to train.
The Edinburgh firm Eagle Couriers has offered to return Sampson to his home in Scotland for free. Director Fiona Deas said: “It’s one of the most amazing pet stories I’ve heard. We’ll make his journey home as comfy as possible.”
Three cheers for Eagle Couriers, who is willing to transport a carsick cat 500 miles!
[LINK: thesun.co.uk]
He must have gone to visit, Milo, Alfie and Eric and Flynn. I think they all live in Devon.
I’m glad Sampson is finally going home!
Yay for Sampson!!! Maybe he was bored. MOL!
Unbelievable!!! I love a happy ending…:-)
Wonderful outcome. Thanks to the Eagle Couriers to assist Sampson so he can get back home safely.