Auckland man reunited with cat missing for 14 years

Friday 5 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 5 Dec 2025, 1:22pm

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Paul Myburgh has been reunited with his ginger tabby, Mo, after the cat vanished 14 years ago. The pet was originally adopted from the SPCA in 2010. Mr Myburgh described the reunion as the best Christmas present he has ever received.

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1. RNZFri 5 Dec 2025, 11:59am

   Cat that vanished 14 years ago reunited with owner, will be 'spoilt rotten' (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZFri 5 Dec 2025, 12:48pm

   Mo the cat reunited with owner – 14 years after vanishing (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesFri 5 Dec 2025, 1:22pm

   'He'll be spoilt rotten': Missing moggy back after 14 years (opens in new tab)