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Cat that’s been loose in JFK airport for a week is finally caught

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Published on: 30th April 2018 at 1:06 PM
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Guys your Monday just got ten times better because we have a story for you about a super cute cat that has been loose in an airport for a week.

Yes, a week!

According to News.com, the runaway feline named Pepper was supposed to be accompanying her owner to China last week, to start a new job.

The owner, not the cat. But obviously its insanely cute to picture a cat working a job which is what we just spent 15 minutes doing.

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Anyway, Pepper bolted from her owner as they were preparing to board and her owner was forced to travel to China without her.

Pepper still remains elusive in JFK Airport's Terminal 4 but, Pepper appears healthy. #PAPD police officers are continuing their efforts to rescue Pepper and return to her owner. Officers have been leaving food for Pepper in the areas of her sightings. #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ pic.twitter.com/owuBgCLq3b

— Port Authority PBA (@PAPD911) April 27, 2018

After being on the lose in John F. Kennedy International Airport for a week, Pepper was finally lured out of hiding on Saturday morning.

Pepper the Cat, lost on 4/20/18 in Terminal 4, JFK, has been sighted. #PAPD is now attempting to rescue Pepper. Humane traps have been set up in hopes the PAPD can reunite Pepper with its owner. #PAPDPROTECTSNYNJ #Pepper pic.twitter.com/qOnTN2OxUk

— Port Authority PBA (@PAPD911) April 26, 2018

A friend of Pepper’s owner was enlisted by the officer who led the rescue to coax her out of her hiding spot by calling out her Mandarin name and offering her food.

Rogue cat named Pepper rescued after running loose in JFK Airport https://t.co/gFXU4JCXDW via @ABC7NY

— Port Authority PBA (@PAPD911) April 28, 2018

To be honest, we’re pretty easily persuaded by food too so we don’t blame her for coming out of hiding.

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