Annie Laurie Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I'm so upset. I can not find one of my cats and I looked for 30 minutes. I tried to look around outside but only the baby and I are here and I didn't want to leave him crying in his crib for long. This cat is long haired and the high today is 107. He has no tags on. He's strictly an indoor cat but I'm pretty sure he got out because I've looked in every room and closet in this house, 3 times. And I was getting on one of my kids this morning for leaving the back door open when they put the dog out. My dh has the van w the car seats right now, he took the other kids to an imax show, and it's too hot to take the baby out walking, so I can't even look for the cat. I'm afraid he's going to get sick from the heat and collapse under a bush or something and then I won't be able to find him. Baby is sleeping on me and I'm just sitting here worrying. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I'm so sorry-- there's nothing worse than a lost pet! I will say, I've had the same experience once or twice over the years, and --not to get your hopes up-- but they all came back. One of my cats was gone for three months. I was completely shocked when he turned back up-- he had a small wound on his foot and was malnourished, but most importantly alive. I hope yours comes back soon, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I'm sorry. :( I hope he comes back soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Hoping your kitty shows up. Are you "sure" s/he is not hiding in a shoe box, brown bag, behind your pc, etc???????? Ours is always around as an indoor cat, but sometimes she can go hiding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 has your cat ever got out before? If not, he may be just somewhere in the house. Sometimes, one of my cats will "disappear" somewhere in the house and I will look everywhere with no luck. I will assume then that the cat must be outside only hours later to have said cat just come walking up to me and I never find out where in the house he was. Juat in case, your cat is outside, put a big bowl of cold water, maybe with some ice cubes in in, in a shady place outside. Hopefully your cat will be waiting for you by the door soon wanting to come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I'm sorry! I hope he comes back soon. If it's any consolation, one of our cats is a long-hair and she spends all her days outdoors where the temps get above 100F. She seems to prefer being out there, even when it is so hot. I hope your kitty comes home very soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caraway Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Have you tried walking around the house shaking the dry food container? I have been sure that we lost a cat, only to offer food and find that the cat was hidden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Have you tried walking around the house shaking the dry food container? I have been sure that we lost a cat, only to offer food and find that the cat was hidden. I did that and he didn't come out. But I did it again just now and he was in my son's closet back behind some playstands and other junk that was being stored. I had looked in there and shaken the food before so he was sleeping deeply I guess. And the baby was crying when I looked for him the first time so maybe he meowed and I didn't hear and then closed the door. I have now learned my lesson and will get him some tags and microchip him. I kept meaning to do it. Whew! What a relief! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 Had to add that this is the cat who dh found on the freeway access road in the rain when he was a tiny kitten, he has also gone for a ride through the dryer and gotten in a fight with a 100 lb dog. So he is the one cat who would go outside on an adventure if given a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margo out of lurking Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 But I did it again just now and he was in my son's closet back behind some playstands and other junk that was being stored. Oh, GOOD news! If it happens again, and you can't find him, one "trick" is to put the litterbox outside near the door. They will be attracted back home by the scent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I'm glad you found him! I was going to suggest checking closets and cabinets until I saw your update. That was where I always used to find my cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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