Moment Orange Cat Reunites with Mom After Hurricane Helene Is Full of Love and Emotion

The loss of human life after Hurricane Helena has reached at least 133 people and countless pets. There are numerous emergency responses efforts underway in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina and social media is starting to reflect some incredible stories of people being reunited with their fur babies after this horrific disaster.

Our hopes are stories like this one is just the start of more people finding their beloved pets after this once-in-a-lifetime disaster.

The heartwarming post was shared by the TikTok account for @ Ishallcallyousquishyy and people are so happy this sweet cat is safe and sound. One person commented, "So happy he's safe and sound!" Another added, "He’s just like "Well will you look at this mess? Who is going to clean this mess up because it’s not me lady."

Related: 7 Easy Ways to Help Dogs, Cats, & Other Animals Displaced by Devastating NC Flooding

Another person responded, "Cats are so not great at the dramatic reunion video experiences."

I hope we continue seeing more videos like this of people being reunited with their fur babies. I can't imagine how heartbreaking and frightening it is for some many people right now.

Please contact your local animal shelter or Humane Society for ways you can donate or volunteer to help those affected by Hurricane Helene.

How Pet Owners Can Prepare for Bad Winter Weather

When extreme weather conditions happen, it's important to take steps to keep your family safe, including your fur babies. With winter weather approaching, here are some things to keep in mind.

Frostbite can happen very quickly in animals, Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community, explains to CNN that “When it drops down to the 20s and the 10s (Fahrenheit) and subzero conditions, frostbite can happen pretty quickly ,” Varble said. (That would be about minus 1.7 degrees Celsius to minus 12 Celsius.)

“Tips of ears and tips of tails are hardest hit, and smaller animals are more quickly affected. First, you’ll see the skin get pale, and ears may start to bend or curl because the tissues are being damaged.”

That's why it's super important for dog and cat owners not to leave their pets outside unattended. If you do plan on letting your pets out, make sure their microchip information is current and they are wearing a collar tag with their address on it.

Some pet owners even prepare for winter weather by creating makeshift 'bathroom stations' in their garages using kiddy pools so their dogs don't have to go outside in freezing temperatures.

If your dog does go outside, make sure your driveway is free of antifreeze spills and clean salt off your dog's paws because road salt can damage your dog's skin and antifreeze can be poisonous if ingested.

Bring your outdoor cats inside too, or at least provide them with warming boxes that can be easily constructed using a storage bin.

Also, make sure you bang on the hood of your car before warming it up because a lot of stray cats seek shelter from the cold by warming themselves next to car engines.

Stay safe and warm this winter, both you and your precious pets!