Cat hitches a lift home to Portugal three years after it was lost in Belgium

Kiko, a 6-year-old cat, has been reunited with his owners in Portugal three years after he went missing during a holiday in Belgium. The feline disappeared while his family was vacationing in Boortmeerbeek, located in Flemish Brabant.

According to the Flemish animal shelter Pootjesparadijs, Kiko was found wandering in the area after becoming lost. The shelter took him in and provided care, but it was unclear how the cat managed to return to his home country after such a long time.

The reunion took place last weekend, bringing joy to Kiko's family who had been searching for him since his disappearance. The journey back to Portugal involved multiple steps, likely including transport arrangements made by the shelter.

Kiko's story highlights the resilience of pets and the efforts of animal shelters in reuniting lost animals with their owners. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of keeping pets safe and secure during travel.