Bob Beasock of Loma Verde, Fla., took his cat George to the SPCA in Lakeland to get him neutered, but apparently George had other plans. Right after the surgery, the orange tabby managed to break out of his cage, climb a fence, and flee into the wilderness………all with anesthesia still in his system. Beasock and the staff at the shelter searched for George for nearly a week, without success. Then one day, Beasock returned home and was shocked. “There was George — stretched out in his chair in our carport, looking like he had just returned from a grand adventure. He was a bit thinner, clearly hungry, but otherwise no worse for the wear,” said Beasock. SPCA Media Director Randa Richter went on to explain, “The trek from SPCA Florida to Loma Verde isn’t terribly long — about 3 miles — but for a cat, it’s a formidable journey. George would have to cross several busy roads, slip past barking dogs, and circle the vast shores of Lake Victoria — all while recovering from surgery.” Needless to say, all involved were elated that George had made it safely home.
