A gray cat named Rayne Beau, known for his adventurous spirit, made a remarkable journey from Wyoming to California after going missing during a family camping trip in Yellowstone National Park. His owners, Benny and Susanne Anguiano, brought Rayne Beau on his first forest trip, but just days after their arrival on June 4, the cat was startled and ran into the trees.
The couple searched for four days, placing his favorite treats and toys to lure him back, but they had to return home to Salinas, California, on June 8, leaving without him. Despite her heartbreak, Susanne remained hopeful. A double rainbow spotted while crossing the Nevada desert gave her a feeling it was a sign that Rayne Beau would be found.
In a surprising turn of events, the Anguianos received a message in August from a microchip company informing them that Rayne Beau was at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Roseville, California, nearly 900 miles from Yellowstone, and only about 200 miles from their home. A local woman had discovered Rayne Beau wandering the streets and had been caring for him until she could bring him to the SPCA.
When the couple arrived to reunite with their cat, they found Rayne Beau had lost weight and showed signs of wear from his journey. Susanne described how he appeared to have covered much of the distance alone, as evidenced by his sore paws and significant weight loss.
The Anguianos still wonder how Rayne Beau managed to traverse such a vast distance and believe he was attempting to return home. They have since taken precautions by microchipping their pets and equipping them with GPS trackers to prevent future incidents.
The couple admitted that although their cats enjoy traveling and observing wildlife from their camper, they are hesitant to venture out with them again anytime soon. Benny expressed the emotional toll of losing Rayne Beau, stating they will practice camping at home to help acclimatize him to future trips.