Woman Reunited With Cat Missing Since 2024
Loki was found by a stranger, who reached out to the feline's owner after he was found near her old home.
Source: The Rakyat Post · October 5, 2026 at 9:32 PM · AI-assisted report
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ANTARA GAPI, SERENDAH, SELANGOR, 6 OCTOBER 2026 —
Malaysian Woman Reunited With Cat Missing Since 2024 After Stranger’s Discovery Near Old Home
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A Selangor woman has been reunited with her missing cat, Loki, after a stranger found the feline near her former residence in Antara Gapi, Serendah, two years after he vanished.
The emotional reunion came after Atika Mokhtar, the cat’s owner, posted a missing cat alert on social media platform Threads on May 25, 2024. Loki, a gray British Shorthair also known as Oti, had disappeared from her home in the township. On October 4, 2024, Mokhtar shared an update revealing that Loki had been located by an unidentified stranger, who contacted her after spotting the cat near her old house.
Mokhtar expressed hope in her post, writing: “I dreamed that I found Oti at an RNR [re-homing centre], and suddenly someone posted about finding Oti at my old house. I hope it’s really him and I can’t wait to see him.” Her older sister later visited the person who found Loki to confirm the cat’s identity before bringing him home.
Upon reuniting, Mokhtar confirmed the cat was indeed Loki, noting his familiar behaviors—such as his affectionate nature, tolerance for baths, and tendency to bite. She expressed gratitude to the stranger, Samirah, who had reached out, saying: “He’s back home and drinking his favourite milk and eating wet food. It really is my Loki. His affectionate behaviour is the same… Thank you, Samirah, if you didn’t update me I would have never found him.”
Further updates revealed Loki had suffered from malnutrition, with Mokhtar describing his emaciated condition, fleas, and dark, filthy fur from washing him. Despite his poor state, the cat showed no serious injuries or illness and was recovering well under his owner’s care. The circumstances of Loki’s disappearance in 2024 remain unexplained.
The story has resonated with Malaysian netizens, reflecting broader public sentiment on pet loss and the role of social media in reuniting owners with missing animals. Mokhtar’s account highlights the emotional impact of pet separation, with some comparing it to losing a child. The case also underscores the importance of community efforts in locating lost pets, particularly in urban areas where stray animals often go unnoticed.
Loki’s return marks the end of a two-year search, with Mokhtar now focused on his recovery and ensuring he remains healthy under her care. The reunion serves as a reminder of the enduring bonds between pets and their owners, as well as the role of digital platforms in facilitating such heartwarming outcomes.