A cat who became a paws celebre after it was lost by American Airlines at Kennedy Airport two months ago has been found.The kitty, named Jack, was discovered in an airport customs room late Tuesday and is "doing well," the airline said in a statement.
"Oh my God, we're totally thrilled. Totally, totally thrilled," said Mary Beth Melchior, the sister of Jack's owner, Karen Pascoe. "Thrilled doesn't even cover it."
Melchoir said Jack is receiving treatment at a veterinary hospital in Forest Hills, Queens.
"He's dehydrated," said Melchoir. "They're checking his electrolytes to make sure he's OK."
Pascoe's amber-eyed cat had been missing since Aug. 25, when the feline escaped from a cargo kennel amid the chaos of preparing for Hurricane Irene.
American Airlines issued a public apology to Pascoe after hundreds of peeved pet lovers, upset it took the air carrier nearly three days to organize a search party, bombarded its Facebook page with angry messages.
In just a few days, the lost tabby's own Facebook page, "Jack the Cat is Lost in AA Baggage at JFK" went viral and he became a feline folk hero, attracting more than 15,000 friends.
"Words can not express how happy I am that Jack was found!!!!!!" wrote one poster on the cat's Facebook page. "I give ALL the praise to God!!!!!!!!"
Melchoir said the cat, who Pascoe rescued from New York Animal Care & Control three years ago, will likely remain at the vet for a few days.
How the cat will be transported to Pascoe's new home in San Jose, Calif., is still unclear, but Melchoir said one thing is certain.
"He will not be going home cargo - no way, shape or form," Melchoir said.
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