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Oh SHIT...My Indoor Cat is missing... | |
| The Boss
Offer Upgrade  User ID: 517299  United States11/06/2008 09:08 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| floydian slip
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| The Boss
(OP) User ID: 517299 United States11/06/2008 09:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | did you look under the bed, couch and behind every door? Quoting: floydian slipin the dryer, washing machine, kitchen closet? Man I checked every possible nook and cranny. That cat is so damn noisy I would have heard him. Hell I'm still thinking I might be crazy and am still searching indoors. I don't believe he's here. Pardon me for interrupting your premature celebration, but I thought it only fair to give you a sporting chance as you are new to this game. |
| Elijah
User ID: 283716 United States11/06/2008 09:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 425066 United States11/06/2008 09:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| canislatrans
User ID: 516342 United States11/06/2008 09:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Cats sometimes prefer for you not to find them for a time. Continue looking of course, but I wouldn't be surprised if he randomly shows up inside looking at you like you're crazy. And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 185055 United States11/06/2008 09:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | OMG I hope he comes back. I've been through this torture before and it is TORTURE. Since your cat was indoors he will be totally disoriented outside. He doesn't know what the outside of your house looks like, so you need to put some dirty clothes or blankets on the border of your yard so if he wanders by, he will recognize the smell. Cats will try to make their way home but don't recognize smells so they just keep walking so this is important. Also, obviously calling him is important as well. They act completely different when they are outside and might not come to you, but might follow you home on the sly. Good luck my friend .... heartbreaking situation to be in |
| BlondeQT
User ID: 543844 United States11/06/2008 09:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| The Boss
(OP) User ID: 517299 United States11/06/2008 09:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If he hasn't been out in 5 years and isn't neutered, then he'll be gone for about 5 days. When he comes home, he'll look pretty tired. Quoting: ElijahI'm thinking the same. I put on my nerd hat for a bit and that seems to be the story in my paranoid hectic Google searches. But many times they do not return. He has no clue about cars, other animals, etc. And he may not return in good health at all, if he even does. Pardon me for interrupting your premature celebration, but I thought it only fair to give you a sporting chance as you are new to this game. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 539090 United States11/06/2008 09:18 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| The Boss
(OP) User ID: 517299 United States11/06/2008 09:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | He will be back when he gets hungry. Quoting: Phoenix 2012Man he wouldn't know how to hunt if his life depended on it. And well, now it does. Maybe a cricket or two, but he's an eater and is so damn prissy he won't even get all the way in his litter box. Kind of balances on the edge. I'll be sleeping downstairs hoping he get's home soon. Pardon me for interrupting your premature celebration, but I thought it only fair to give you a sporting chance as you are new to this game. |
| The Boss
(OP) User ID: 517299 United States11/06/2008 09:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Cats sometimes prefer for you not to find them for a time. Continue looking of course, but I wouldn't be surprised if he randomly shows up inside looking at you like you're crazy. Quoting: canislatransI certainly hope so. Pardon me for interrupting your premature celebration, but I thought it only fair to give you a sporting chance as you are new to this game. |
| The Boss
(OP) User ID: 517299 United States11/06/2008 09:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation |  Sounds like a little kitty is gunna have a great weekend. I hope that's all it amounts to. Hell I don't blame him! I don't think we can afford the loss right now if he is hurt or dead or doesn't return. Pardon me for interrupting your premature celebration, but I thought it only fair to give you a sporting chance as you are new to this game. |
| The Boss
(OP) User ID: 517299 United States11/06/2008 09:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | OMG I hope he comes back. I've been through this torture before and it is TORTURE. Since your cat was indoors he will be totally disoriented outside. He doesn't know what the outside of your house looks like, so you need to put some dirty clothes or blankets on the border of your yard so if he wanders by, he will recognize the smell. Cats will try to make their way home but don't recognize smells so they just keep walking so this is important. Also, obviously calling him is important as well. They act completely different when they are outside and might not come to you, but might follow you home on the sly. Good luck my friend .... heartbreaking situation to be in Quoting: Anonymous Coward 185055Did it. I've placed some items he sleeps on outdoors for scent. Pardon me for interrupting your premature celebration, but I thought it only fair to give you a sporting chance as you are new to this game. |
| The Boss
(OP) User ID: 517299 United States11/06/2008 09:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You might check the trees outside and see if he is stuck up one. Quoting: NightWispNah he's too chatty I'd hear him a mile away. Pardon me for interrupting your premature celebration, but I thought it only fair to give you a sporting chance as you are new to this game. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 532628 United States11/06/2008 09:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 425066 United States11/06/2008 09:26 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | He will be back when he gets hungry. Quoting: The BossMan he wouldn't know how to hunt if his life depended on it. And well, now it does. Maybe a cricket or two, but he's an eater and is so damn prissy he won't even get all the way in his litter box. Kind of balances on the edge. I'll be sleeping downstairs hoping he get's home soon. I hear ya bro, I went through this not to long ago, and ours came back on the 4th day. I thought he wouldn't stop eating for a week..lol Try not to worry to much. Our furry friends just let us think we have domesticated them. His instincts will kick in overdrive while he is about. I hope it turns out ok. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 545197 United States11/06/2008 09:26 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If he's in the house, he'll come around if you shake up his bag of treats. If you give him soft food, open up a can - they can hear that a mile away. If he's outside, he's looking for a female and he'll be back eventually. He probably spotted one while he was looking out the window. Try leaving some food right inside the doorway. Don't worry - they don't forget who feeds them! |
| The Boss
(OP) User ID: 517299 United States11/06/2008 09:26 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If he hasn't been out in 5 years and isn't neutered, then he'll be gone for about 5 days. When he comes home, he'll look pretty tired. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 532628Boy, that is the truth! Try not to worry though. He's still got claws. He'll be ok. I wonder if he wanders to far off though if he'll find his way back. My wife tends to think it's over, that he's gone. Pardon me for interrupting your premature celebration, but I thought it only fair to give you a sporting chance as you are new to this game. |
| The Boss
(OP) User ID: 517299 United States11/06/2008 09:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I hear ya bro, I went through this not to long ago, and ours came back on the 4th day. I thought he wouldn't stop eating for a week..lol Quoting: Phoenix 2012I hope it turns out ok. Me too. Hope he finds his way home. I have never seen my wife so hurt. It's killing me. Pardon me for interrupting your premature celebration, but I thought it only fair to give you a sporting chance as you are new to this game. |
| aaron_o.o
User ID: 513816 United States11/06/2008 09:27 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If he hasn't been out in 5 years and isn't neutered, then he'll be gone for about 5 days. When he comes home, he'll look pretty tired. Quoting: Elijahyup. it is the cat's nature. it in fact should go out for a few days. when i was a little kid i had a cat and it would go out and hunt rats and what not. honestly, cats belong outside, but should belong close to the owner of it. you know, unconditional love. without a doubt, it will find it's way back if it went outside. "God" said, let us make man in our image.. IMPLYING genetic hybridization "I awoke only to find, that the rest of the world was still asleep" |
| Thundercheeks
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| ambiguity unlimited
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| BlondeQT
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| The Boss
(OP) User ID: 517299 United States11/06/2008 09:28 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If he's in the house, he'll come around if you shake up his bag of treats. If you give him soft food, open up a can - they can hear that a mile away. If he's outside, he's looking for a female and he'll be back eventually. He probably spotted one while he was looking out the window. Try leaving some food right inside the doorway. Don't worry - they don't forget who feeds them! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 545197We live in a big townhouse community and they all look alike. I've got all the doors open right now with some of his stuff out. Man I hope he's just partying his ass off for a bit and doesn't get hurt. Pardon me for interrupting your premature celebration, but I thought it only fair to give you a sporting chance as you are new to this game. |
| The Boss
(OP) User ID: 517299 United States11/06/2008 09:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If he hasn't been out in 5 years and isn't neutered, then he'll be gone for about 5 days. When he comes home, he'll look pretty tired. Quoting: aaron_o.oyup. it is the cat's nature. it in fact should go out for a few days. when i was a little kid i had a cat and it would go out and hunt rats and what not. honestly, cats belong outside, but should belong close to the owner of it. you know, unconditional love. without a doubt, it will find it's way back if it went outside. Yeah my wife never had him fixed or declawed because she believed it was inhumane. I told her keeping him from pussy was worse. Now we're all paying for it. Pardon me for interrupting your premature celebration, but I thought it only fair to give you a sporting chance as you are new to this game. |
| The Boss
(OP) User ID: 517299 United States11/06/2008 09:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Guess he's an outdoor cat now huh. Quoting: ThundercheeksI read there is potential that if he does return, he may never be the same. Pardon me for interrupting your premature celebration, but I thought it only fair to give you a sporting chance as you are new to this game. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 515767 United States11/06/2008 09:30 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If he hasn't been out in 5 years and isn't neutered, then he'll be gone for about 5 days. When he comes home, he'll look pretty tired. Quoting: ElijahI think this is correct, he's just got to let some steam out like anyone would after being kept enclosed for 5 years. He'll be back, 5 days, maybe 10. My cat used to do that all the time before he mellowed, he's pushing 14 now. |
| The Boss
(OP) User ID: 517299 United States11/06/2008 09:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | He'll come back. I have a girl kitty that is an indoor cat she is also declawed, she jumped through a screen once to get out and another time just darted out the door. She came back both times. Quoting: BlondeQTGood luck! How long? Pardon me for interrupting your premature celebration, but I thought it only fair to give you a sporting chance as you are new to this game. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 185055 United States11/06/2008 09:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I wonder if he wanders to far off though if he'll find his way back. My wife tends to think it's over, that he's gone. Quoting: The BossIt's NOT OVER. Please tell your wife it is not over at all. It's only been a day. There is a very good possibility he is hiding on your property somewhere and too afraid to come out. This has happened to me before and they do come back .... as long as they can. Yes they can wander far and not be able to find their way home, but indoor cats don't really tend to do that. They tend to be a little more cautious. You said you put his cat beds out for scent. Great job, that will help alot. Cats are night creatures ... he will probably trying to find his way home in the middle of the night. Keep the door open if you can or the screen so you can hear him call out. Keep it positive and give your wife hope. It's not over |
| Just A Stoner
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