j00lz_12366 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 2nd day of missing cat-he was in the back on monday morning-sitting in the sun, he's generally an indoor cat but goes in the back.. less than an hour laterwhen o/h got up there was no sign of him, but he thought he'd found a cosy corner and was asleep...not been seen since the gate was locked from the inside-no scratches where it'd been climbed over..we've turned house upside down and still cant find him.. ivew printed posters and flyers at school, we have leafleted nearby houses and put posters in shops etc..rung RSPCA and local vets.. had 1 call from someone who thought they'd seen him-they went back and were calling him when we got there but there was no sign..(turned out to be an ex-pupil of mine and his mum and dad were desperate to help) leafleting again this evening around the area where they thought they saw him-they got the leaflet from grandmas house which is on our street.. it's like he's just vanished and I dont know what to do, keep feelig I should have known there was something wrong-but he looked fine washing himself in the sun god bless slinky,x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 He may well turn up still. My cat Dave disappeared for about 3 days when he was about 1. I remember crying thinking that was it, I'd never see him again but next thing I knew, he strolled in as if nothing had happened. He has a habit of going in other peoples houses so I think he might have got trapped. This could be the case with your cat. I'll keep everything crossed for his return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Eric who's 6 disappeared for a couple of days last Summer and he never missed a meal so was instantly worried, he just strolled in 2 days later again as if to say 'what's all the fuss'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I know how you feel, but leave it a while - my inlaws' cat disappeared for a week and came back looking fine. He' hadn't been in any houses as they live in a rural area and had spoken to all the neighbours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Get everyonr to check sheds/garages etc, as cats just are so nosey! I have three, and the village is used to me calling for them at 2am when it's quiet enough to hear them yelling back. In my nighty. And slippers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 nothing to add, sounds like you're doing all you can. several of ours have been "dirty stop-outs" from time to time, and all bar one always came back. fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Sorry to hear that your cat is still missing. If you do leaflet (yet) again, asking people to check their sheds, suggest you put in a plea to the effect of: "PLEASE take a look in your shed/garage, even if you believe there is no way he will be in there" Leaflet recipients often think the cat won't be in their shed, so they don't bother to look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 My boy went missing a few years back, from the Friday evening through to the Monday when I realised the one place I hadn't looked - yup he was shut in a neighbour's van, silly boy. I now shut him in when van's come round, whether it's deliveries or even the RAC on a homestart visit I hope Slinky's just been nosey and is shut in somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meganymoo Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Im soo sorry! i'd hate that if my little kitten Felix went missing! Has he come back yet? Hope ur all ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j00lz_12366 Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 (edited) VERY quick update: i was woken lastnight by my other half poking me-thought it was cos I'd left the radio on ...but no.."look who's back!" it was 2.30 am and he'd just walked in and got on the bed! He was very scruffy-full of brambly twigs and leaves..and a slug! but fine...we're just so happy he's back we havent stopped feeding him yet!!! Thanks for all the kind thoughts and posts!! here's my favourite picture of the dirty stop out, taken in his favourite mint bush! Edited July 15, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 oh just you don't love them?! the joy of seeing them back, combined with the stress they've put you through... good news, I expect he is now stuffing his face and sleeping his adventure off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j00lz_12366 Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 that is pretty much exactly what hes doing.. hes had 2 breakfasts, 2 tea's so far..also cat milk and some ham....and now hes dozing.. am so pleased he's back...dont think the other cat is quite so happy..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Fantastic news, I'm so glad for you. Its a shame they can't understand what they've put us through isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Lovely news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Groovychook Posted July 15, 2011 Share Posted July 15, 2011 Hurray! Lovely news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j00lz_12366 Posted July 15, 2011 Author Share Posted July 15, 2011 it is..we're both so happy, theyre like our little 'family'..very sad I know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Glad hes back albeit with slug on your bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 it is..we're both so happy, theyre like our little 'family'..very sad I know! Not sad at all! I feel exactlly the same about my menagerie! Glad hes back albeit with slug on your bed Oh, the times I've been enjoying a cuddle with one of my cats only to come across a soggy slug matted in their fur... somewhat ruins the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Glad hes back - just think with all this food he'll be too fat to get through the cat flap so no chance of him going AWOL again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 tut! naughty boy - putting you through that...glad he is home though our piperkit stayout out all night sometimes she usually yells at the bedroom window to be let in...guess who gets up at 4am to let her in and gives her some food hmm, like she will learn i love the slug news did you pick it off to show him? did he have a good look at it (thats what piperkit does ) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j00lz_12366 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Glad hes back albeit with slug on your bed Oh, the times I've been enjoying a cuddle with one of my cats only to come across a soggy slug matted in their fur... somewhat ruins the moment We managed to just pull it off without it hitting the bed! A few weeks ago I found what I thought was the remains of a burst abcess at the base of his tail...you can see where this is going...it was a mummified slug..a HUGE one! I had to cut it out..he wasnt happy, think he was saving it..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyhenSG Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Just caught up with this thread. So glad Slinky came back He's a beautiful cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j00lz_12366 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Just caught up with this thread. So glad Slinky came back He's a beautiful cat. he really is beautiful- i dont particularly like the breed and we would never have chosen them as pets but they were a rescue from a near neighbour who couldnt cope with them..had to be completly shaved under a gen anaesthetic to get them back to unknotty..theyre great characters tho and i'd never be without them now..altho he is the grumpiest cat i have ever known, doesnt so much 'meow' as go 'meh!!' and he sticks his chin out when you tickle him which we joke is him doing his brucie impression...see i told you, totally mad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j00lz_12366 Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 not so pretty here..! poor slinky was very embarrassing for him..and cleo.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
