When a generous family in Colorado chose to donate their well-used recliner to a Denver thrift store, they never imagined the chair carried more than just cushions and springs.
Tucked away deep within the cosy folds, completely out of sight, was their beloved ginger cat, Montequlla. Unbeknown to his owners, he had quietly claimed the recliner as his private hideaway, curling up inside while they prepared for their move, ready for an unplanned adventure.
The family was in the middle of a hectic move when Montequlla slipped away unnoticed. By the time they realised he was missing, the recliner had already been dropped off at the Denver Arc Store. Heartbroken, they searched everywhere for him but couldn’t find a trace.
Fortunately, fate intervened. Not long after the chair arrived, a sharp-eared thrift store worker heard faint meowing coming from inside.
They carefully investigated and discovered the source — a friendly orange tabby, trapped but unharmed. Wasting no time, the staff contacted Denver Animal Protection Shelter for help…