In brief
In British Columbia, Natasha Lavoie has been inundated with erroneous phone calls about a missing cat named Torbo, despite her own cat, Mauser, being safe at home. The onslaught of calls began in 2024 when her phone number was mistakenly printed on T-shirts sold by an online company, promoting a nonexistent feline. After a year of chaos, Lavoie and her partner discovered that the prank originated from a father whose son bought one of the shirts.
"It's been a wild ride," Lavoie shared, having dealt with a mix of amused and confused callers late into the night. Now, she’s seeking answers from the company responsible for the blunder while her cat continues to lounge at home undisturbed.
