MY CAT CAME HOME TONIGHT

[irisblue]

https://democraticunderground.com/116183444


She is running thru the house singing meiwmeiwmew.


I am sitting in the kitchen crying.

Vet tomorrow


Dixie is home !

[Skittles]

1. it's a great feeling

[femmedem]

2. Wow!

What wonderful news. That's a long time to be missing.

How does she look? Like someone was feeding her?

[irisblue]

4. Skinny I can feel her bones. Her paws are dirty grey not white.

I kept putting water & food out hoping

[femmedem]

6. Poor baby. It sounds like it's a miracle she survived.

She must be ecstatic to be home.

One of my cats was a stray that showed up last year, rail thin and desperate. When I brought him to the vet, they discovered he'd been microchipped. Of course, I contacted the owner, and it turned out he'd been missing for three months! They came and picked him up--they live on my street, just past where I'd stopped asking people if they knew this cat--but he showed up at my house again the next day. And the next. And the next. After two weeks, they asked me if I would just keep him.

I was worried that he might have liver or kidney damage from being dehydrated and from losing so much weight so fast, but he's doing great.

[wryter2000]

62. I bet she was trapped somewhere

My feral got trapped in my neigjbor’s garage for a couple of days.

[irisblue]

43. She is really skinny. The ppl next block north feed ferals, so maybe there?

[sprinkleeninow]

3. ...

💝

[TexasTowelie]

5. Yea!

I know how upset I get when the cat is gone more than a few hours.

[Laffy Kat]

7. Yay! I'm so happy for you.

Once, my indoor panther got outside and was missing for eleven days before she came home. This is a diva kitty that has never even killed a moth before, so I was pretty sure she was a goner. I have no idea where she was or what she did. Don't you wish they could talk?

[irisblue]

8. Still running and singing mewmewmew. Her sister Shaw is watching

[orleans]

21. there's no place like home. and she's telling you that over and over

i'm so glad she's back. how long was she gone on her ... adventure?

[bahboo]

9. Fantastic! Good for you both....

what a relief...I've been there a number of times with dogs and cats...

[sinkingfeeling]

10. Glad to hear it. I once had one gone for about 2 weeks

and she'd been locked in a neighbor's garage.

[Danmel]

11. I'm so happy for you!

What a relief.

[Ellipsis]

12. Cool... I know the feeling. My rascals when they sneak out at night are typically back in the morn.

...but the stress until they do is unrelenting. I can't imagine two weeks. My best to you and the fur baby

[Martin68]

13. I know how you feel. One of our cats, Sumi, managed to get out and was away for 48 hour before

he suddenly reappeared. We have no idea where he was and why he took so long to come back home. We live in a rural area, so after 24 hours we thought he was gone forever. We sent emails to all our neighbors hoping they might see him. Very glad to get him back.

[Ocelot II]

14. Excellent! So happy for you, and Dixie!

She might have been accidentally locked in someone's garage. Whatever happened, so glad she's back!

[PlutosHeart]

15. You and kitty are fortunate this time.

Hopefully, you will be testing her for exposure to cat diseases easily acquired while out. Worms also.

I never let my cats out and I watch like a hawk that they do not escape. This world is not safe for them. Very happy she came back.

[2naSalit]

16. Wow!

That's awesome! She's trying to tell you what happened while she's running around talking.

What great news!

[George McGovern]

17. I share in your joy irisblue! Our K.C. (KittyCat) recently returned to us.

He was gone for two weeks. So glad your Dixie is home!

[niyad]

36. So glad KC returned. How is he after his adventure?

[George McGovern]

58. Thank You for asking niyad. At first he did not want to go out. But now he's insistent.

[niyad]

64. Good evening, KC. It is a pleasure to see you again, and looking quite

recovered from your adventures. I see that you are up for more adventures. Please be safe, and don't wander off.

[irisblue]

44. Glad to read KC is home

[George McGovern]

59. Thank You irisblue.

[IndyPepper]

18. Fantastic news

I'm so glad your purr baby is home. What a relief!

[soldierant]

19. +I'm so glad she is home!

and impressed that she has the energy to run after all that.

I'm thrilled you can see a vet on a Saturday too.

[irisblue]

41. I have been a client there 23 yrs. They got walk in at 9-10 on Saturday

I'm going to be there with a pissed off cat.

[Nanuke]

20. Such great news! I am so happy for you. What a wonderful homecoming.

[Roy Rolling]

22. Great News!

Purrfect end to the week. 👏

[lucca18]

23. So joyful! Happy for you and your beautiful cat!❤️😍

Now you both can get a good night’s sleep!💕

[Walleye]

24. Excellent, Tiger was an hour late tonight and when he showed up he didn't eat a whole lot half a

But at least I know he’s not trapped somewhere or something. I worry about him because he’s 13 years old and lived outside of his life. Hardly ever leaves this yard. I’m so glad for your cat how long was it gone?

[irisblue]

42. 6 weeks. A freaking long time.

[Walleye]

48. Wow cats are amazing, tiger was once gone for seven weeks. He's getting old now though

I’m really glad for you that Dixie returned. Amazing gift cats give to us

[Duncanpup]

25. Awww so happy for you both

[niyad]

26. That is such excellent news. Have been sending vibes for her safe return.

Please give her lots of scritches from all of us. hugggggs for you.. We know how worrie and upset you have been.

[wendyb-NC]

27. That's wonderful

Dixie knows you are her home, and it sounds like she's glad to be back.

[irisblue]

28. Shaw, her sister & Bondmate is giving me cat hard eye.

Dixie is about get a bath.

Maybe nail trim when she is disoriented

[ShazzieB]

47. Oh, she's giving you that "silently judging you" look, eh?

I know what that's like. Fortunately , it isn't fatal. I know this, because I'd have been dead a long time ago if it was!

[raising2moredems]

63. LOL. so true

[murielm99]

29. I am so happy for

you and dixie!

[herding cats]

30. My heart is bursting for you! ❤️

I have a sneaky kitty who constantly tries to escape on me. I can truly imagine being in your shoes.

I'm so very happy she came home and youre reunited again!!

[drmeow]

31. I am SO happy

I had that happen - one of my cats got out and was gone for 2 weeks! I could not believe when he came back - dehydrated, super skinny, and with start of a uti. I was so happy.

[cate94]

32. I'm so happy for you!

[pansypoo53219]

33. i always have hostages. they hate outside. tho, somehow my 1st old male slipped out. luckily he hid

in the front bushes + came out when i came home. he was the smartest boy ever. black male. refused to eat dry. back then dry could kill black males.

[Katcat]

34. Oh my gosh!

That’s wonderful! I had a cat go missing for several months and I looked and looked. Even got my son helping me look and nothing. Weeks passed then months and one day during a loud rainstorm I looked at the patio door and told my hubby that Sissy (his litter mate and same colors)wanted in and then I saw her INSIDE and I screamed and ran for the door. He was HUNGRY but otherwise fine. I really think the granddaughter of one of the neighbors had him. Never asked them because they were the neighborhood agitators ( seriously killing each other).

[Sky Jewels]

35. Oh, man, what a relief.

I know that terrible, terrible feeling of panic when a kitty gets out. We have coyotes around and it’s hard to not think of worst case scenarios.

[PortTack]

37. Great! My fur baby got out and was out for 3 wks once, it's terrible

We knew where was…hiding from us, afraid. Very feral when we first had him and was reverting. We feared we would never catch him…in the end we did.

There was a site called missingpetpartnership,that helped us understand how and where to look that was key. Unfortunately the site is no longer available, but basically this is what they said, so for those of you who may still be looking for your cat I hope this helps

1. Your cat is usually very close by, unlike dogs they don’t run, they hide close by. They may desperately want back in, but don’t know how to or where to go.
2. Put their liter box outside where they can smell it- sheltered from weather. Helps them re-establish their connection
3. Of course leave food
4. Leave a favorite blanket that the two of you shared close to the door they got out of
5. If they come around, but are afraid, returning to a feral state, when you see them sit down quietly at a distance and most importantly do not make eye contact…keep your head down and wait. Let them approach you, but again don’t make eye contact
6. By all means consider a live trap

[ailsagirl]

38. That's wonderful!!

[cstanleytech]

39. Grats on a happy outcome.

[Wolf Frankula]

40. Scratch her. Rub her nosey

Give her mouse meat if you have it.

Wolf

[brer cat]

45. That is wonderful news, irisblue.

You must be so relieved. I hope the vet visit doesn't turn up any nasties she picked up on her great adventure.

[3catwoman3]

46. What happy news to read...

…at the end of the day.

[Chicagogrl1]

49. Woohoo!!! So happy for you & Dixie!!

[SouthernDem4ever]

50. Great to hear!

She wanted to do a few kitty nightclub romps and realized the food was better at home. I'm sure she missed the love too.

[Goddessartist]

51. Yay!!! Nothing better!!!!! Meow!

[stage left]

52. That's amazing!

I know you are over the moon with joy and relief. I would be.

[intheflow]

53. Sometimes cats lead very complex social lives.

There’s a good book called Lost Cat: a true story of love, desperation, and GPS technology, by Caroline Paul. The author’s cat kept going missing for long periods of time, turns out he was out living in several different homes and even in a feral cat colony! For creatures who seem to largely disdain the world around them, cats are super social.

I’m so glad your kitty returned! There are few things more heartbreaking than when a pet goes missing. I love happy endings!

Link to book on the author’s website, if you’re interested: https://www.carolinepaul.com/lost-cat

[sellitman]

54. We had a cat leave us for a month in the dead of a NE Winter

She came back intact.

She was a indoor / outdoor cat though.


We think a neighbor in the area had her inside but can't be sure.

I know that feeling.

Congrats.

[Jilly_in_VA]

55. YAY!

Our kitty Jack disappeared for a long, hot weekend once. Came home skinny, dehydrated, and crying. We theorized that he may have been trapped in a neighbor's shed in 90-degree plus temperatures. I rushed him to the vet, where he was determined to have a UTI and was given fluids and an antibiotic and released later that day.

My Josie and Meggie are meowing songs of rejoicing for you!

[AllyCat]

56. So happy for Dixie, her sister, and her humans!

[calimary]

57. YAAAAAAY!!! Great news!

As you can see from this thread, it’s perked a lot of us up! And for you, that’s gotta be a big load off.

Glad baby came home (where she belongs)!!!

[WVGal1963]

60. So happy for you and for Dixie!!

Whew…..it’s such a relief! One of my beloved kitties disappeared several years ago, and like you, we searched and hung flyers and desperately tried to find her. She was gone several days and then THERE SHE WAS at our back door! Oh the jubilation was amazing! Once we got her inside and got on the floor with her, we noticed a “musky” odor…..like an old garage smell, if you can imagine. Clearly, she had wandered into a shed or something and had been locked inside. She was a little thin, but other than that, she was her wonderful self. All that said……YAY!!!

[wryter2000]

61. Hooray for you and kitty

Any idea where she was?