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A cat named Mozart, who had been missing in France for approximately 17 years, is set to reunite with his owner after volunteers found him while helping animals affected by wildfire evacuations.
Mozart was discovered on July 25 in Lège-Cap-Ferret, a coastal town in the Gironde department of southwestern France. Volunteers had been carrying out operations to assist pets in areas affected by fire-related evacuations.
According to a volunteer who spoke to a regional newspaper, Mozart was picked up by members of Mérignac Chats Errants, an association that helps stray cats and pets caught up in emergencies.
After scanning the cat's microchip, the volunteers were able to track down his registered owner, Elisabeth-Sophie Stevens.
A microchip is a small electronic identification device placed under an animal's skin. When scanned, it can provide registration information that helps shelters, veterinarians, and rescue groups contact the owner.
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Stevens had adopted Mozart while she was a young student living in Bordeaux. Because the cat was used to going outdoors, he had previously gone missing twice, although he had been found on both occasions.
When Mozart disappeared again in 2009, however, he did not return. Nearly 17 years later, his identification details remained accessible through the microchip, clearing the way for him to be brought back together with his owner.
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