Massachusetts Family Finds Missing Cat Trapped Under New Bathtub After 30 Hours

A Massachusetts family experienced a tense 30-hour search for their white cat, Fluffy, who went missing during home renovations. The Kirby family from Needham initially believed Fluffy had escaped outside while workers installed a new bathtub. They printed missing cat posters, hired a pet tracking expert with a German Shepherd, and left treats outside, but none of these efforts helped locate him.

The breakthrough came when Melissa Kirby heard a faint meow from upstairs while crying. Investigating the bathroom, she discovered Fluffy's paw sticking out from a hole beneath the newly installed bathtub. Her husband, Ed Kirby, immediately called an emergency plumber, explaining the urgency was due to their cat being trapped rather than a plumbing issue.

Photos showed Fluffy peeking out from the hole, and within an hour, the cat was safely rescued and reunited with the family. Grateful but cautious, the Kirbys plan to attach an AirTag to Fluffy to prevent future disappearances or entrapments during home projects. Melissa expressed relief, saying she feared she might never see Fluffy again before the rescue.