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oh_yikes  (OP)

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I truly feel your pain...

about 8 months ago my black baby ...smitty bittys .....slipped out the door unnoticed ....she was an indoor cat and she was my buddy =)

I would drive thru the neighborhood everyday for weeks looking for her .... Praying while I was driving with tears streaming down my cheeks

I would ride up to the humane society every 3 days and see if she was up there ....

at first I was angry with God for allowing this to happen but eventually I prayed and I told him that I knew that he allowed it to happen for a reason that was beyond my comprehension

I started to get a tiny bit of peace about it after 2 months and I decided to an adopt a kitten from the humane society because my other cat " honey bunnies" was acting lathargic and depressed since her playmate was gone

I went an adopted a 6 week year old kitten ...I named her " baby girl" and soon I realize how much of a blessing God had turned my grief into

I know some people will make fun of me and call me gross but I am a animal lover.....his kitten would come and lay with me and give me kisses ...and when I say kisses ...I mean French kisses ..like a pet dog would do...I had never seen this or even heard of a cat doing something like this....only dogs

she is the sweetest cat ever and even now she still comes up to me a purrs ....lays down on my chest and gives me affectionate kisses

As much as it hurt and sometimes it still hurts when I think about my smitty bittys being gone.....I never would of gotten a new kitten if she never ran away....and as much as I lived the previous cat....my new cat is way more affectionate and loving ....

sometimes hope can spring out of the darkness

mourning is a natural process ..... This is ok and normal ....infact there is something wrong if you don't ....just don't getstuck there


here's aliitle word of advice too.....

when I got my new kitten I immediately went to the pet store and bought two collars with pendants that were inscribed with their names ...and my phone number incase hey ever ran away .... at firstbtheybhated the collars but now they are fine with it .... my two cats are females and I like to honk that they enjoy wearing them because they thik they are accessories =)

I will say a prayer for you
 Quoting: Simple_Man


I am on a cellphone and is hard for me to post right now but what you said was so true and I know we both have experienced the same thing.

I am so sorry to hear about smitty bittys, and can relate to the crying while driving. i have cried more tears these past few days than i have in years. So glad your new kitty is bringing you so much happiness. xoxo

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Was "kitty" fixed? If and when it returns I highly recommend that you spay or neuter. It will discourage staying out for long periods of time and looking for mates.

Hoping your reunion is soon.
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Thank you for your kindwords.

Yes,when I first took him to the vet to get his injuries fixed up i got him neutered and vaccinated at that time. He has never been a "tomcat" in terms of roaming or spraying.

He just liked to wander our backyard (5 acres) usually within earshot of us.
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I know there are all kinds of big, tragic happenings in the world right now, and I don't want to make this sound as if my little personal tragedy is as important as any of that. But I am heartbroken over this and was hoping that if anyone "saw" anything, maybe psychically or whatever, it would help me.

We rescued an adorable black and white tuxedo kitty last year, and he quickly became such a bright spot in our lives. He was so friendly and smart, and he came running when you called him. He would tug on my leg when he wanted a treat or to be let out...it was the sweetest thing.

He was an outdoor cat, which we understood came with risks, but he was so unhappy when we kept him confined inside, so eventually we started letting him outside. For 7 months we had a routine of when he went out and then showed up at our door to be let back in. But on Thursday Nov. 1 he never showed up at the door, and I haven't seen him since. Calls to animal control, neighborhood flyers, postings on Craigslist, and hours of wandering the neighborhood have turned up nothing. I am having trouble eating or sleeping, and cannot seem to walk past his food dish or toys without feeling a wave of sadness pass over me. I don't know if he was attacked by a predator, or taken in by a neighbor. Not knowing if he is dead or alive is adding to the anguish.

Is there anyone out there who can take a little break from the serious doom and say a little prayer for my kitty, Oliver? Or maybe if they are psychic and get any kind of impression, they can let me know? Thank you in advance.
hfkitty
 Quoting: oh_yikes

If you have a really good picture of Oliver, load
it as a custom smilie and post it in this post....just
posting a pic that "looks like Oliver" won't do it
for most psychics.
I've had cats for years and used to breed Maine Coons
(beautiful cats). My big orange cat, "Jackson" came
home yesterday--an indoor/outdoor kitty--with what I
am terrified is anti-freeze poisoning. He is terribly
sick. Will probably be taking him to the vet today.
I would appreciate prayers for "Jackson" while you are
sending up prayers for Oliver, maybe having both of our
hearts breaking will get results.
And don't let anyone tell you that cats are not worth
your emotional investment. When you are invested in
a little guy like you are, because you were involved in
his rescue--you have a special bond. Do whatever your
local Human Society instructs for locating you cat--
go out at dawn and dusk and call for him, put up fliers,
physically walk the territory he would wonder and look
for places where he might get stuck--I had one get in
someone's car once and they went camping with my cat!
(We found him later, though.) EXPECT that your cat
will come back and visualize Oliver with a beautiful
purple mist of protection around him.
My heart goes out to you as we deal with our own
crisis... I feel really sad just seeing his little
furry mouse laying in the middle of the room...and he
isn't there to play with it. I'm really with you on
this. Please keep us informed. Can you give the area
of the country where you live without giving your
address? Was your area effected by Hurricane Sandy?
PetSmart has sent 4 trucks to the NYC and NJ area with
160,000 dollars worth of food and medical supplies.
See....there are people who really care. Don't give up!
Peace
SK
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I know there are all kinds of big, tragic happenings in the world right now, and I don't want to make this sound as if my little personal tragedy is as important as any of that. But I am heartbroken over this and was hoping that if anyone "saw" anything, maybe psychically or whatever, it would help me.

We rescued an adorable black and white tuxedo kitty last year, and he quickly became such a bright spot in our lives. He was so friendly and smart, and he came running when you called him. He would tug on my leg when he wanted a treat or to be let out...it was the sweetest thing.

He was an outdoor cat, which we understood came with risks, but he was so unhappy when we kept him confined inside, so eventually we started letting him outside. For 7 months we had a routine of when he went out and then showed up at our door to be let back in. But on Thursday Nov. 1 he never showed up at the door, and I haven't seen him since. Calls to animal control, neighborhood flyers, postings on Craigslist, and hours of wandering the neighborhood have turned up nothing. I am having trouble eating or sleeping, and cannot seem to walk past his food dish or toys without feeling a wave of sadness pass over me. I don't know if he was attacked by a predator, or taken in by a neighbor. Not knowing if he is dead or alive is adding to the anguish.

Is there anyone out there who can take a little break from the serious doom and say a little prayer for my kitty, Oliver? Or maybe if they are psychic and get any kind of impression, they can let me know? Thank you in advance.
hfkitty
 Quoting: oh_yikes

If you have a really good picture of Oliver, load
it as a custom smilie and post it in this post....just
posting a pic that "looks like Oliver" won't do it
for most psychics.
I've had cats for years and used to breed Maine Coons
(beautiful cats). My big orange cat, "Jackson" came
home yesterday--an indoor/outdoor kitty--with what I
am terrified is anti-freeze poisoning. He is terribly
sick. Will probably be taking him to the vet today.
I would appreciate prayers for "Jackson" while you are
sending up prayers for Oliver, maybe having both of our
hearts breaking will get results.
And don't let anyone tell you that cats are not worth
your emotional investment. When you are invested in
a little guy like you are, because you were involved in
his rescue--you have a special bond. Do whatever your
local Human Society instructs for locating you cat--
go out at dawn and dusk and call for him, put up fliers,
physically walk the territory he would wonder and look
for places where he might get stuck--I had one get in
someone's car once and they went camping with my cat!
(We found him later, though.) EXPECT that your cat
will come back and visualize Oliver with a beautiful
purple mist of protection around him.
My heart goes out to you as we deal with our own
crisis... I feel really sad just seeing his little
furry mouse laying in the middle of the room...and he
isn't there to play with it. I'm really with you on
this. Please keep us informed. Can you give the area
of the country where you live without giving your
address? Was your area effected by Hurricane Sandy?
PetSmart has sent 4 trucks to the NYC and NJ area with
160,000 dollars worth of food and medical supplies.
See....there are people who really care. Don't give up!
Peace
SK
 Quoting: SilentlyKnowing


I am not premium, so I don't think I can do a custom smilie, but I will be sending healing thoughts for poor Jackson. If you can give him some boiled chicken breast and rice it might help, along with some water from a can of water packed tuna if he is not eating or drinking but needs liquids.

I live far away from the ravages of Sandy, a blessing. I live in the Chicago suburbs.

It is a weird coincidence, but Oliver got really sick a couple of weeks ago and spent 24 hours crouched in one spot under the kitchen table without moving. I thought I was going to lose him then, and in my desperation I imagined white healing energy traveling down into my body and through my hands. At the moment I imagined it entering his body, he let out a little squeak. The next morning, he woke up, got out from under the table and began looking for breakfast, none the worse for wear. My husband thought he had eaten something bad out there somewhere.

For what it is worth, I will do a meditation and picture healing energy going into your dear Jackson. It can't hurt, right? Please keep me posted on how your dear kitty is. I completely share your anguish and worry. hf
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So sorry, OP. I know how attached we can get to them. A few years back I was standing outside with my dog and he took after a another dog who was chasing a deer across our property. Normally he would have been in house or in his fenced yard in back. I did all the things you mentioned: call shelter, lost classified ad, flyers, checking with neighbors but couldn't find him.

So I took out a display ad with his picture (1/4 page ad) on the 3rd page of our local newspaper with reward. I started getting calls of sightings of him and finally found him after 3 weeks. I know it is expensive but it worked for me (the display ad). As far as reward the man who finally contained him until I could get there refused to take the reward.

Also, I used to be an animal control officer. Don't just call shelter. Go down there and look for yourself. We had the dispatcher from hell in the office who also did all the paperwork so the descriptions of animals we had were way off. She'd put down "shepherd mix" for a lab mix, etc. I used to go through her list of animals that came in and would match it to the animal to correct list but didn't have time to do it everyday if I was out in field all day. If I was in between calls and in office and happened to answer the phone for some one looking for their animal I wouldn't rely on list. I went in the kennels & looked myself. But most won't do that and only went by a list. Go look yourself - even if it's for months. By law (in our state) we only kept strays for 72 hours and then our kennel worker put them down due to overcrowding. Sometimes in winter we were able to keep them a few days longer if room permitted. So go at least once every three days (or whatever the law states in your state for how long animal control has to keep it) for as long as you can.

Also, outdoor cats are known to sometimes have more than on household in neighborhood feeding them. There's a possibility that someone within a half a mile of you has made him an indoor cat. Saw that happen more than once.

I'm assuming you kept your cat indoors at night to sleep even though you let him out during day. Many reports of missing cats we had were owners that left them out at night.

One more possibility is that he was hit by a car or otherwise injured and taken to a vet. It wouldn't hurt to call all the vets in your area. And also check with the animal save groups to see if they have him. A vet or some well-meaning neighbour who thought he was a stray may have given him to one of the non-profit animal groups. And don't tell them you lost a cat. Tell them you are looking for a b&w puss 'n boots and go look at what they have. Those groups have been known to not return pets because they figure if you lost it then you don't deserve to have it. Animal control often had to intervene to get a pet back from some of the more radical save groups by threatening them with theft charges.

If you do get him back and for future reference only get the cat collars that have the elastic that will break if the collar gets hung up on something. Also, take the bell off. The bell alerts night predators of where cat is.

Sorry I'm rambling here but wanted to put all possibilities out there hoping it might help.

Anyway, good luck.
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I hope you find your cat, he is lucky to have a 'parent' who cares enough to be so worried.

Having him been gone two days already now is not a good sign and if you have the time you should put up signs in places cars passing and people walking by on sidewalks might see.
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Maybe he was spooked from all the noises during Halloween, like firecrackers, and ran somewhere to hide.

So sorry Op, You have so many people prayering for your little Oliver. I'll be praying too. I know what it's like for a cat to go missing.

Please post back and let us know when Oliver comes back.
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I am sure he will come back.
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the cats that find you are always the best, i hope he finds his way home
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He found us...he showed up at my back door last fall, skinny and injured. I nursed him back to health and he became a loyal little companion.
 Quoting: oh_yikes


I pray Oliver will return to his loving family, blessings
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I will pray for Oliver! My cat ran off one day and he was gone for 10 hours. I realize that is not as long as Oliver has been away but I understand your heartache. I couldn't sleep, eat...anything! I was walking the neighborhood at all hours of the night calling for him, I only wanted him home and safe. It was a terrible 10 hours!!! He may just be having a few days "out on the town" like my kitty Big Chief did :)! I will pray that he comes home to you OP!
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Headed for chop suey...
Jesus Wept
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Two months ago, we also lost a cat that lived with us 12 years ... It was so sudden and cruel - even in the morning she was running and flippers to us, then suddenly the evening began to feel bad, and in the morning has died, we do not even time to drop off her vet ... Very well understand why your feelings and condolences ... After the death of our okshki we found on one of the forums wonderful poetry mistress, who also recently lost her cat: in translation, of course, they lose a lot, but the sense of hope remains...

I thought - I'm running field
Not to feel the grass on the legs:
I do not remember any pain ..
Death was - one big smell.

I remember the sky
and as Ancient Cat diverse
Dusted himself off, and went as the map.
Not as earnest as I - Wild
To see that there is
On the pavement.

And then the smell of honey and mint
I flew into the grass on the ears
And decided that in the new life (ninth)
I will be the same that in past only better.

I was kitten not beleiving in the tales
And then forgotten - like we all forget.
There is always wide open door
This place is called Paradise.

Cat paradise - until the last outskirts -
Grace to those who settled here.
But too grieved for me my master -
I almost immediately back to be born.

All limp from surging boredom -
Walked the Paradise in search of home
And buried in someone's warm hand -
Hands smelled strangely familiar.

Do not remember the face and painting -
Only hidden face in the collar dress.
There was peace and quiet kindness ..
And then we met the brothers.

It was the sun (just not in the window)
Golden, like a fish on a platter.
And we were here - the general cat.
And we, of course, have the general masters.

We casually with older cats
Came out in a circle - measure their strength.
Me and purring kitties is gentle,
Because I'm big and beautiful.

It is always warm, and clean and dry -
There is no rain or snow storm.
I once broke up, then Gray's ear -
Healed, and regret not yet.

Grey is cool, he probably died in the fight.
Grays - exactly my brother.
At night he dreams about all the dogs.
He growls at them in his sleep, but not much.

I also dream, I flee
Field.
Every blade of grass -
Different.
Maybe everyone chooses
Free? ..
I'm just a cat, I -
I do not know
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AC from Russia:
That was beautiful . Hugs to you on the loss of your cat, and thank you for the sympathy and words of comfort.

People that never have bonded with an animal can't really understand the pain when they are gone.
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I would be desperately searching :(
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I would be desperately searching :(
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I am. Every day I walk or ride my bike through the neighborhood, have put up flyers, contacted all animal intake facilities in the area, put classifieds in the paper and on Craigslist...there is not one thing more I can do but hope.

It is nice to see that people here on GLP are so caring and kind.
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I am sure he will come back.
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Thank you for saying that. hf
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I think he will be back too.
I have 3 outdoor male cats and each will do this at times.I call it 'out cating around'.One is fixed and he does the same thing.One time he was gone for almost 2 weeks and I was sure he was dead but then one morning there he was on the back porch waiting for food as if he hadnt been gone.
He will be back.
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If you have a really good picture of Oliver, load
it as a custom smilie and post it in this post....just
posting a pic that "looks like Oliver" won't do it
for most psychics.
I've had cats for years and used to breed Maine Coons
(beautiful cats). My big orange cat, "Jackson" came
home yesterday--an indoor/outdoor kitty--with what I
am terrified is anti-freeze poisoning. He is terribly
sick. Will probably be taking him to the vet today.
I would appreciate prayers for "Jackson" while you are
sending up prayers for Oliver, maybe having both of our
hearts breaking will get results.
And don't let anyone tell you that cats are not worth
your emotional investment. When you are invested in
a little guy like you are, because you were involved in
his rescue--you have a special bond. Do whatever your
local Human Society instructs for locating you cat--
go out at dawn and dusk and call for him, put up fliers,
physically walk the territory he would wonder and look
for places where he might get stuck--I had one get in
someone's car once and they went camping with my cat!
(We found him later, though.) EXPECT that your cat
will come back and visualize Oliver with a beautiful
purple mist of protection around him.
My heart goes out to you as we deal with our own
crisis... I feel really sad just seeing his little
furry mouse laying in the middle of the room...and he
isn't there to play with it. I'm really with you on
this. Please keep us informed. Can you give the area
of the country where you live without giving your
address? Was your area effected by Hurricane Sandy?
PetSmart has sent 4 trucks to the NYC and NJ area with
160,000 dollars worth of food and medical supplies.
See....there are people who really care. Don't give up!
Peace
SK
 Quoting: SilentlyKnowing


Bumping this to see if there is any news on Jackson's condition...
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Still in my prayers! :)
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Still in my prayers! :)
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They worked! Oliver had been returned to us after a neighbor had seen the flyers I posted everywhere. She saw the cat near her house and lured him to her yard with food. Then she returned him to us. Thanks to Dr. Acula and all of you who said kind words and prayers. It has been a week of sadness for us, but seeing our kitty again made it all worth it.hf
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Awesome!
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YEAH!!!!! I'm so happy for you and kitty hf
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Yes...May your little baby be protected by his creator GOD ALmighty and bring him back to you or let you know he is in the care of the LORD...

Prayers for his return...
Susie

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There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Ecclesiastes 3:1
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Try and Keep him in, or get a kitty leash and take him out only on the leash, he will then get used to only going outside with his leash on...
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YEAH!!!!! I'm so happy for you and kitty hf
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Thsi.
Great news OP

hf
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Great news!
in warm pursuit...
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Still in my prayers! :)
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They worked! Oliver had been returned to us after a neighbor had seen the flyers I posted everywhere. She saw the cat near her house and lured him to her yard with food. Then she returned him to us. Thanks to Dr. Acula and all of you who said kind words and prayers. It has been a week of sadness for us, but seeing our kitty again made it all worth it.hf
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Oh my, tears of joy!! I'm so happy for you!! hfhf
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I agree with another poster about putting his name and your phone number on a tag, and put a collar on him! I have a cat that wears a collar, and rabies tag, and he's an indoor cat. But you never know when they might slip out and disappear! Especially when I have guests, they don't seem to get it when I express concern about a door left open!

I'm so happy for you!!
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Oh Yeah the stories the kitty will tell. Ive been out looking for my waffle for a couple of hours. He just came back as well. Congrats our kids are special.
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I know there are all kinds of big, tragic happenings in the world right now, and I don't want to make this sound as if my little personal tragedy is as important as any of that. But I am heartbroken over this and was hoping that if anyone "saw" anything, maybe psychically or whatever, it would help me.

We rescued an adorable black and white tuxedo kitty last year, and he quickly became such a bright spot in our lives. He was so friendly and smart, and he came running when you called him. He would tug on my leg when he wanted a treat or to be let out...it was the sweetest thing.

He was an outdoor cat, which we understood came with risks, but he was so unhappy when we kept him confined inside, so eventually we started letting him outside. For 7 months we had a routine of when he went out and then showed up at our door to be let back in. But on Thursday Nov. 1 he never showed up at the door, and I haven't seen him since. Calls to animal control, neighborhood flyers, postings on Craigslist, and hours of wandering the neighborhood have turned up nothing. I am having trouble eating or sleeping, and cannot seem to walk past his food dish or toys without feeling a wave of sadness pass over me. I don't know if he was attacked by a predator, or taken in by a neighbor. Not knowing if he is dead or alive is adding to the anguish.

Is there anyone out there who can take a little break from the serious doom and say a little prayer for my kitty, Oliver? Or maybe if they are psychic and get any kind of impression, they can let me know? Thank you in advance.
hfkitty
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My eyes are starting to tear up, just reading your post. Over the years I've lost so many cats. Old age, cancer, coyote. Every loss is unbearable. I "get over" it eventually, but never really over it.

It feels like I'm on a raft being swept along on a swift river, and every time I lose a cat it's like the kitty was put off on the river bank, and stands there meowing as time sweeps me along without them.

I'm sorry, this is probably not making you feel better. Your tuxedo cat sounds like a gem. I will send my prayers for Oliver. And yes you were right to let him out. Some cats will never be happy trapped inside. And if they could talk they'd tell you they would rather take their chances and live the life they love.

hf
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11/06/2012 10:15 PM
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Re: Lost cat-heartbroken
I agree with another poster about putting his name and your phone number on a tag, and put a collar on him! I have a cat that wears a collar, and rabies tag, and he's an indoor cat. But you never know when they might slip out and disappear! Especially when I have guests, they don't seem to get it when I express concern about a door left open!

I'm so happy for you!!
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He is definitely getting microchipped and he won't be let outside freely anymore. I might get a little harness and take him for walks now instead. He might love to be outside, but there are too many dangers lurking there.
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11/06/2012 10:17 PM
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Re: Lost cat-heartbroken
I ve had cats nearly all my life and sometimes they can wander off or get shut in somewhere......I ve got a black and white male cat who is a fighter , he comes home cut/with abcesses.....( he has been neutered) , I do hope you little kitty comes home x
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Agreed, be sure and check all the places where he may have accidentally gotten shut in.

Happened to my cat. She got trapped under the house!





GLP