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When your beloved cat goes missing, your heart sinks. You fear the worst and pray for the best. The feelings of worry and helplessness are overwhelming, and all you want is to know that your furry friend is safe.

This is exactly what happened to Cooper’s family — but thanks to their Tractive GPS cat tracker, this story has a happy ending! Here’s Cooper’s story: how one lucky cat was rescued and reunited with his family after falling into a storm drain. 😱

When Cooper didn’t come home 🏠

It all started when Cooper, an adventurous cat who loves to explore, went out for one of his regular walks. Normally, Cooper would wander around for a while and then return home, but this time was different. When Cooper didn’t return after several hours, his family started to worry.

As the hours turned into a full day, they grew increasingly anxious. What could have happened to him? They were desperate for answers and feared that something might have gone terribly wrong. They knew they had to act fast to find their beloved cat.

The search begins 🔍

Luckily, Cooper was wearing his Tractive GPS Cat Tracker. So his family immediately checked the Tractive app to see where he could be. It did seem that the tracker was having difficulty getting a GPS signal. That can happen, just like when your phone loses GPS signal inside of a building.

Despite this, the app showed Cooper’s parents his last known location. This was the crucial data they needed to start their search.

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Pictured: Cooper’s Location History in the Tractive app

A shocking discovery 😨

So Cooper’s family set off on a determined search mission, following his last known location.

Their determination and love for Cooper led them to a shocking discovery: Cooper was trapped in a deep, uncovered drainage well, about 2.5 to 3 meters deep — a hazard hidden at ground level that could have easily been missed by anyone passing by.

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Cooper at the bottom of the drainage well

The well was completely open, blending in with the surrounding area, and was a dangerous trap not just for pets but potentially for children too. Cooper’s family couldn’t believe what they were seeing, and their hearts sank at the sight of their poor cat stuck down there.

The rescue mission 🧺

Cooper had been stuck in the well for over 24 hours, wet, hungry, and terrified. It was heart-wrenching to think of their beloved cat sitting there, cold and scared, with no way to escape. But thanks to his Tractive GPS tracker, his family found him just in time.

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They knew they had to act quickly to rescue him. Using a rope with a basket attached to the end, they managed to carefully lower it down into the well. Cooper, though scared, seemed to understand that help had arrived, and he climbed into the basket. With steady hands and hopeful hearts, they pulled Cooper out of the well. It was a tense and emotional rescue, but it ended in immense relief and joy — Cooper was finally safe!

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Cooper – home safe

Tractive GPS for cats = peace of mind 💙

Cooper’s story is a powerful reminder of how GPS pet trackers can make a life-saving difference.

Whether your pet gets stuck somewhere dangerous or simply wanders too far from home, having the ability to track their movements and locate them quickly can mean the difference between heartbreak and a happy reunion.

Cooper’s family is incredibly grateful that their Tractive tracker helped them bring their beloved cat home, safe and sound. Without the tracker, they might never have found him in time, and the outcome could have been very different.

We share this story in hopes that other pet parents never have to experience a similar scare — but if they do, they’ll have the technology to help bring their furry friends home. No one wants to imagine their pet being in danger, but having the right tools can make all the difference in ensuring a happy ending.

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