It was meant to be a 3 week stay, but Hemi's owners have ghosted him
A ragdoll cat named Hemi has been abandoned at a New Zealand cattery for seven months after his owners failed to return or respond to communication. The cattery owner is now facing mounting costs while attempting to resolve the situation for the abandoned animal.
Why it matters
This story highlights the growing issue of pet abandonment and the financial burden placed on small businesses and animal welfare services.
Emails to the owner have gone unanswered and the bill is mounting as Hemi racks up seven months in the cattery.
Nine to Noon 21 September 2026 4 min read Caption: Hemi the homeless ragdoll. Photo credit: Supplied Hemi the three-and-a-half-year-old ragdoll cat is “absolutely gorgeous”, but he’s been abandoned at Lower Hutt's Seaview Cattery for seven months.
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