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PortTack

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37. Great! My fur baby got out and was out for 3 wks once, it's terrible
Fri Sep 1, 2023, 10:52 PM
Sep 2023

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

MY CAT CAME HOME TONIGHT [View all] irisblue Sep 2023 OP
it's a great feeling Skittles Sep 2023 #1
Wow! femmedem Sep 2023 #2
Skinny I can feel her bones. Her paws are dirty grey not white. irisblue Sep 2023 #4
Poor baby. It sounds like it's a miracle she survived. femmedem Sep 2023 #6
I bet she was trapped somewhere wryter2000 Sep 2023 #62
She is really skinny. The ppl next block north feed ferals, so maybe there? irisblue Sep 2023 #43
... sprinkleeninow Sep 2023 #3
Yea! TexasTowelie Sep 2023 #5
Yay! I'm so happy for you. Laffy Kat Sep 2023 #7
Still running and singing mewmewmew. Her sister Shaw is watching irisblue Sep 2023 #8
there's no place like home. and she's telling you that over and over orleans Sep 2023 #21
Fantastic! Good for you both.... bahboo Sep 2023 #9
Glad to hear it. I once had one gone for about 2 weeks sinkingfeeling Sep 2023 #10
I'm so happy for you! Danmel Sep 2023 #11
Cool... I know the feeling. My rascals when they sneak out at night are typically back in the morn. Ellipsis Sep 2023 #12
I know how you feel. One of our cats, Sumi, managed to get out and was away for 48 hour before Martin68 Sep 2023 #13
Excellent! So happy for you, and Dixie! Ocelot II Sep 2023 #14
You and kitty are fortunate this time. PlutosHeart Sep 2023 #15
Wow! 2naSalit Sep 2023 #16
I share in your joy irisblue! Our K.C. (KittyCat) recently returned to us. George McGovern Sep 2023 #17
So glad KC returned. How is he after his adventure? niyad Sep 2023 #36
Thank You for asking niyad. At first he did not want to go out. But now he's insistent. George McGovern Sep 2023 #58
Good evening, KC. It is a pleasure to see you again, and looking quite niyad Sep 2023 #64
Glad to read KC is home irisblue Sep 2023 #44
Thank You irisblue. George McGovern Sep 2023 #59
Fantastic news IndyPepper Sep 2023 #18
+I'm so glad she is home! soldierant Sep 2023 #19
I have been a client there 23 yrs. They got walk in at 9-10 on Saturday irisblue Sep 2023 #41
Such great news! I am so happy for you. What a wonderful homecoming. Nanuke Sep 2023 #20
Great News! Roy Rolling Sep 2023 #22
So joyful! Happy for you and your beautiful cat!❤️😍 lucca18 Sep 2023 #23
Excellent, Tiger was an hour late tonight and when he showed up he didn't eat a whole lot half a Walleye Sep 2023 #24
6 weeks. A freaking long time. irisblue Sep 2023 #42
Wow cats are amazing, tiger was once gone for seven weeks. He's getting old now though Walleye Sep 2023 #48
Awww so happy for you both Duncanpup Sep 2023 #25
That is such excellent news. Have been sending vibes for her safe return. niyad Sep 2023 #26
That's wonderful wendyb-NC Sep 2023 #27
Shaw, her sister & Bondmate is giving me cat hard eye. irisblue Sep 2023 #28
Oh, she's giving you that "silently judging you" look, eh? ShazzieB Sep 2023 #47
LOL. so true raising2moredems Sep 2023 #63
I am so happy for murielm99 Sep 2023 #29
My heart is bursting for you! ❤️ herding cats Sep 2023 #30
I am SO happy drmeow Sep 2023 #31
I'm so happy for you! cate94 Sep 2023 #32
i always have hostages. they hate outside. tho, somehow my 1st old male slipped out. luckily he hid pansypoo53219 Sep 2023 #33
Oh my gosh! Katcat Sep 2023 #34
Oh, man, what a relief. Sky Jewels Sep 2023 #35
Great! My fur baby got out and was out for 3 wks once, it's terrible PortTack Sep 2023 #37
That's wonderful!! ailsagirl Sep 2023 #38
Grats on a happy outcome. cstanleytech Sep 2023 #39
Scratch her. Rub her nosey Wolf Frankula Sep 2023 #40
That is wonderful news, irisblue. brer cat Sep 2023 #45
What happy news to read... 3catwoman3 Sep 2023 #46
Woohoo!!! So happy for you & Dixie!! Chicagogrl1 Sep 2023 #49
Great to hear! SouthernDem4ever Sep 2023 #50
Yay!!! Nothing better!!!!! Meow! Goddessartist Sep 2023 #51
That's amazing! stage left Sep 2023 #52
Sometimes cats lead very complex social lives. intheflow Sep 2023 #53
We had a cat leave us for a month in the dead of a NE Winter sellitman Sep 2023 #54
YAY! Jilly_in_VA Sep 2023 #55
So happy for Dixie, her sister, and her humans! AllyCat Sep 2023 #56
YAAAAAAY!!! Great news! calimary Sep 2023 #57
So happy for you and for Dixie!! WVGal1963 Sep 2023 #60
Hooray for you and kitty wryter2000 Sep 2023 #61
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