In North Carolina, North Hampton County Animal Control set humane traps at the distribution center. Signs and flyers with Francine’s picture were posted throughout the facility. In addition to 246 cameras monitoring the distribution center, Lowe’s also brought in thermal drones to scan the area.
Francine narrows her eyes while resting on a hay bale at Lowe's on Thursday.
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Francine sleeps on a pile of Christmas tree boxes at Lowe’s on Thursday.
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Francine stands on a hay bale in the middle of the pumpkin section at Lowe’s in Richmond in 2024. She received eight write-in votes in the city’s mayoral election.
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Francine explores the pumpkin section at Lowe's on Thursday.
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A campaign sign for Francine is seen in the parking lot of Lowe’s store 1037 on Broad Street in Richmond on Thursday.
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Francine stands in the garden section of Lowe's on Thursday.
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Francine waits for the automatic glass door to open so she can enter the garden section at Lowe's on Thursday.
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Richmond Lowe’s Store Manager Michael Sida, left, and Lowe’s Associate Wayne Schneider, right, with the recovered Francine.
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Francine on her way back to Richmond.
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Lowe's associates put out Francine’s favorite food and her dish, knowing the familiar rattle might draw her out.
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Francine the Lowe's Cat came home to Richmond in October and is now sporting an AirTag.
In North Carolina, North Hampton County Animal Control set humane traps at the distribution center. Signs and flyers with Francine’s picture were posted throughout the facility. In addition to 246 cameras monitoring the distribution center, Lowe’s also brought in thermal drones to scan the area.
