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missing cat
Purposely trying to keep this matter of fact, without any expressions of grief,
I'm curious to know if I've covered all the bases, and what the probabilities might be, hoping to learn from the experience of others. One of my cats disappeared last weekend. The last time I saw him was Friday evening, when he had a meal with my other cats. I've called Animal Rescue, Animal Control, and all of the local vets. I also visited Animal Control on the advice of Animal Rescue. I put up 'missing cat' signs where they couldn't be missed by cars entering the neighborhood. I've talked to four of the neighbors, and walked around the streets several times looking for signs of a cat being run over or attacked by a predator. I've looked in the bushes near the streets, and even went into the basement of an unoccupied house for rent, with a flashlight. There has not been a single clue thus far. I'm scheduled to talk to another neighbor this evening. Has it been the experience of others that cats who disappear without a trace have later been found to have been kidnapped or purposely killed, or has some other cause been determined to be likely? Also, is there something that I haven't done that should have been done to find the cat, dead or alive? The cat is a healthy adult neutered male gold tabby, that has been vetted, but is not wearing his tag. Normally he stays away from my house, in wooded areas of my yard, but I don't believe he is a far-traveler. The wetter or colder the weather, the closer he stays to the house, and he often hangs out with one of my other cats when he is close by. Sometimes he will skip a meal or two, but never fail to show up the next day. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. Calvin Rice |
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Sorry to hear this Calvin. One thing to remember is they are usually less
than one mile away and it is *not* unusual to have them turn up 3 weeks or more later. I would keep making evening rounds. That's when they would come out of hiding to hunt if they are not trapped. Do not forget to look UP in case they are trapped in a tree. Put out something that smells like you and him, maybe some bedding he sleeps on, in a box so that the smell can carry. I know one fellow who walked barefoot out from his house in a spoke pattern so the cat could pick up his scent. The cat did return. Whether to the smell or he just came home, I don't know. Good luck and keep us posted. Karen "Calvin Rice" wrote in message m... Purposely trying to keep this matter of fact, without any expressions of grief, I'm curious to know if I've covered all the bases, and what the probabilities might be, hoping to learn from the experience of others. One of my cats disappeared last weekend. The last time I saw him was Friday evening, when he had a meal with my other cats. I've called Animal Rescue, Animal Control, and all of the local vets. I also visited Animal Control on the advice of Animal Rescue. I put up 'missing cat' signs where they couldn't be missed by cars entering the neighborhood. I've talked to four of the neighbors, and walked around the streets several times looking for signs of a cat being run over or attacked by a predator. I've looked in the bushes near the streets, and even went into the basement of an unoccupied house for rent, with a flashlight. There has not been a single clue thus far. I'm scheduled to talk to another neighbor this evening. Has it been the experience of others that cats who disappear without a trace have later been found to have been kidnapped or purposely killed, or has some other cause been determined to be likely? Also, is there something that I haven't done that should have been done to find the cat, dead or alive? The cat is a healthy adult neutered male gold tabby, that has been vetted, but is not wearing his tag. Normally he stays away from my house, in wooded areas of my yard, but I don't believe he is a far-traveler. The wetter or colder the weather, the closer he stays to the house, and he often hangs out with one of my other cats when he is close by. Sometimes he will skip a meal or two, but never fail to show up the next day. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. Calvin Rice |
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Sorry to hear this Calvin. One thing to remember is they are usually less
than one mile away and it is *not* unusual to have them turn up 3 weeks or more later. I would keep making evening rounds. That's when they would come out of hiding to hunt if they are not trapped. Do not forget to look UP in case they are trapped in a tree. Put out something that smells like you and him, maybe some bedding he sleeps on, in a box so that the smell can carry. I know one fellow who walked barefoot out from his house in a spoke pattern so the cat could pick up his scent. The cat did return. Whether to the smell or he just came home, I don't know. Good luck and keep us posted. Karen "Calvin Rice" wrote in message m... Purposely trying to keep this matter of fact, without any expressions of grief, I'm curious to know if I've covered all the bases, and what the probabilities might be, hoping to learn from the experience of others. One of my cats disappeared last weekend. The last time I saw him was Friday evening, when he had a meal with my other cats. I've called Animal Rescue, Animal Control, and all of the local vets. I also visited Animal Control on the advice of Animal Rescue. I put up 'missing cat' signs where they couldn't be missed by cars entering the neighborhood. I've talked to four of the neighbors, and walked around the streets several times looking for signs of a cat being run over or attacked by a predator. I've looked in the bushes near the streets, and even went into the basement of an unoccupied house for rent, with a flashlight. There has not been a single clue thus far. I'm scheduled to talk to another neighbor this evening. Has it been the experience of others that cats who disappear without a trace have later been found to have been kidnapped or purposely killed, or has some other cause been determined to be likely? Also, is there something that I haven't done that should have been done to find the cat, dead or alive? The cat is a healthy adult neutered male gold tabby, that has been vetted, but is not wearing his tag. Normally he stays away from my house, in wooded areas of my yard, but I don't believe he is a far-traveler. The wetter or colder the weather, the closer he stays to the house, and he often hangs out with one of my other cats when he is close by. Sometimes he will skip a meal or two, but never fail to show up the next day. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. Calvin Rice |
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Hi Calvin, There is some search info on this website: http://www.metropets.org/How2help/losttips.htm Also, a good place to look is in your neighbors garages. Sometimes a cat goes in when it is open and gets trapped. If the neighbor doesn't open the garage much (maybe no cars parked there) the cat may not be found. If one of your neighbors is on vacation, you may want to go to their garage door and call the cat to see if it will answer. Good luck, Debbie Berry Calvin Rice wrote: Purposely trying to keep this matter of fact, without any expressions of grief, I'm curious to know if I've covered all the bases, and what the probabilities might be, hoping to learn from the experience of others. One of my cats disappeared last weekend. The last time I saw him was Friday evening, when he had a meal with my other cats. I've called Animal Rescue, Animal Control, and all of the local vets. I also visited Animal Control on the advice of Animal Rescue. I put up 'missing cat' signs where they couldn't be missed by cars entering the neighborhood. I've talked to four of the neighbors, and walked around the streets several times looking for signs of a cat being run over or attacked by a predator. I've looked in the bushes near the streets, and even went into the basement of an unoccupied house for rent, with a flashlight. There has not been a single clue thus far. I'm scheduled to talk to another neighbor this evening. Has it been the experience of others that cats who disappear without a trace have later been found to have been kidnapped or purposely killed, or has some other cause been determined to be likely? Also, is there something that I haven't done that should have been done to find the cat, dead or alive? The cat is a healthy adult neutered male gold tabby, that has been vetted, but is not wearing his tag. Normally he stays away from my house, in wooded areas of my yard, but I don't believe he is a far-traveler. The wetter or colder the weather, the closer he stays to the house, and he often hangs out with one of my other cats when he is close by. Sometimes he will skip a meal or two, but never fail to show up the next day. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. Calvin Rice |
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"Calvin Rice" wrote in message m... snip Has it been the experience of others that cats who disappear without a trace have later been found to have been kidnapped or purposely killed, or has some other cause been determined to be likely? Also, is there something that I haven't done that should have been done to find the cat, dead or alive? There is a wonderful story of a cat in Pierre Berton's "Cats I Have Known and Loved" (more than one, actually, since the whole book is about cats). One of his neighbours had a cat disappear suddenly while lounging on the porch. Seven months later, the cat showed up again, in not so good shape. Piecing together the evidence, it was determined that the cat had very likely been carried away by an owl, and was probably carried across a not-so-nearby river. Because Pousse-Pousse (the cat) could not swim, he had to wait until the river froze before he could try to make his way back home. In the meantime, he survived by eating small rodents and the like *and* was very likely "taken in" by a herd of deer. You'd have to read the story to fully appreciate it. I'm sure with my re-telling, it sounds like fiction, but if you could read it, you would believe it. The cat, btw, is still living a very happy life (judging from his picture). So, the moral of my story is, hope for the best, though be prepared for the worst. rona |
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"Calvin Rice" wrote in message m... snip Has it been the experience of others that cats who disappear without a trace have later been found to have been kidnapped or purposely killed, or has some other cause been determined to be likely? Also, is there something that I haven't done that should have been done to find the cat, dead or alive? There is a wonderful story of a cat in Pierre Berton's "Cats I Have Known and Loved" (more than one, actually, since the whole book is about cats). One of his neighbours had a cat disappear suddenly while lounging on the porch. Seven months later, the cat showed up again, in not so good shape. Piecing together the evidence, it was determined that the cat had very likely been carried away by an owl, and was probably carried across a not-so-nearby river. Because Pousse-Pousse (the cat) could not swim, he had to wait until the river froze before he could try to make his way back home. In the meantime, he survived by eating small rodents and the like *and* was very likely "taken in" by a herd of deer. You'd have to read the story to fully appreciate it. I'm sure with my re-telling, it sounds like fiction, but if you could read it, you would believe it. The cat, btw, is still living a very happy life (judging from his picture). So, the moral of my story is, hope for the best, though be prepared for the worst. rona |
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I'm sorry about you're not being able to find your kitty, I will pray that he
turns up. But PLEASE DONOT allow your cats to roam outdoors (unless you put them on a "cat harness") and "walk them", or let them wander around outdoors W/YOU! This is the very reason why I will NEVER condone cats being "let out"to wander alone. Too many times I have picked up dead cats whose owners claimed "my cat is so street savvy,he/she would NEVER go near traffic, other people etc". Meanwhile their cats WERE found dead from either a "hit & run", cruel people, or were killed by another animal! I want to keep my cats for as long as possible, I want them to lead a happy, & healthy & joy filled life W/me! My cats are my CHILDREN! If I had a (human) 2 year old child, I wouldn't allow her to "wander" around on her own, and "HOPE" that she will return home ok! Please take this to heart, and I really don't mean to come down on any of you cat people out there, but PLEASE keep your cats indoors, (or at least if you must let them out, make sure they are SAFE, go w/them, or keep them attached to a leash/harness, and BE w/them). Better you be "safe" with their precious lives now, then "crying" over them later! |
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