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Wandering Washington cat winds up in Kenai

A black and white cat lies on some boards
Panda went without food or water for over a week during his journey from Washington to Alaska. (Courtesy Christina Clevenger)

A Washington cat walks into a shipping container. Over a week and 2,500 miles later, he’s in Kenai.

It’s a story that could have ended in tragedy. But it didn’t, thanks in part to the help of some local businesses and the magic of social media.