The Watchcat: How a Richardson woman lost $22,000 trying to buy a phantom pet.
- Posted on January 18, 2026
- By The Dallas Morning News
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The Watchcat: How a Richardson woman lost $22,000 trying to buy a phantom pet.

Told through the eyes of a cat named Opie, the story exposes how a breeder schemed to take the cat owner’s money.