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Posted by: jeff Sep 24 2010, 02:27 PM

ok one week ago today my 6 year old indoor cat ran away. last monday we found out that he has been across the street at our neighbors who have 2 outdoor cats. a mother and a 1 year old kitten. well the neighbors said that our cat has been eating over their with the kitten and theve both been playing togather. so monday we went over and tried calling him, but apparently he ran back to our house. its been 4 days since our neighbors have seen him but the kitten has been missing alittle also. so we set a humaine trap in their yard monday night and theve caught both of their cats once. what im basically asking for are suggestions and for people to pray that he cames home. any suggestions are welcome, tonight were im going over to sit in their yard and try calling him. if it helps at all we live in the country and we both have alot of land. please help, thank you for listening.

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 24 2010, 03:01 PM

Dearest Jeff,

I'm so very sorry! Nothing much worse than not knowing. I realize that because I'm there, too. In order to help you better, could you please answer a few questions? Working in Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation for around 30 years, we ask these things ...

1. Is your indoor male cat neutered? (I say male because you typed "he" when referring to your 6 year old indoor kitty.)

2. How long have you had your 6 year old cat?

3. How long have you had your 6 year old cat where you live at this time? (What I'm asking is if there was a recent move.)

4. This next thing: PLEASE ANSWER IN PRIVATE MESSAGE unless you don't mind it being here ...

Do you know your neighbors across the street who have 2 outdoor cats, one of which is the mommy with a baby kitten?

5. If you do, how long have you known them?

I'm going to stop here. Will await answers to the above in order to ascertain if this ought best be discussed privately.

You and your kitty are in my thoughts and prayers. Many Comforting Hugs!

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 24 2010, 03:25 PM

QUOTE (jeff @ Sep 24 2010, 02:27 PM) *
Tonight were im going over to sit in their yard and try calling him. if it helps at all we live in the country and we both have alot of land. please help, thank you for listening.

Just one small suggestion. Judging from your description of where you live as well as the situation, it may be a better idea not to call your kitty. Your kitty may be having too much fun so might not answer you. Instead, you could post yourself in your neighbor's yard and/or any other of your kitty's favorite places.

Wait. Look. Listen. Do not call your kitty.

Bring a good flashlight and don't hesitate to use it on and off.

Remember, you know your kitty much better than anyone else and I'm only describing kitty behavior in general.

You'll know best what to do. By they way, indoor kitties love chasing the "light" from a flashlight. I don't know if they'd do it outside though. It may warn them or frighten them when outdoors. Sorry, I'll Google that one for you and get back.

Lighting a Candle.

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 24 2010, 07:46 PM

thank you for replying, well 1. he is neuterd, when we were taking him to get neuterd when we first got him he got out for 2 weeks, we later found him in our barn. 2. we have had him for six years 3. we have never moved 4. yes we know them very well, our familys are good friends 5. my family has known them more then 25 years, but im only 18 so not as long as the rest of my family. well ill stop calling then even tho i just did it for an hourO_O well he is really skidish so im scared that a flashligth might scare him and he has never liked to chase lights either my other cat does but he doesnt. we all think that he is having fun over their but we just wanthim back. again thank you for helping, i greatly appreciate it:)

thank you

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 24 2010, 08:35 PM

Hello again Jeff,

You gave perfect information, Dear One. Thank you. My apologies if any of the questions offended you. But, I needed to know your kitty just a bit. Ya done great. Jeff, have you looked up? Your kitty may have climbed a tree and is scared to come down. That happens all the time. Now, you can also use the clicking the tuna can method to find your kitty when he is not up in a tree. If he is not up a tree, keep tapping the tuna can or shaking the hard food box and keep calling for him.

However, if he is up a tree: Please click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwL_CUGbCiA

Above is the WRONG WAY to rescue your cat from a tree using a can of cat food or tuna. Never, ever use a broom or anything similar to try and shoo your kitty back down. Can you hear that cat howling? That is fear, anger and frustration. Using a broom to try and shoo kitty down from tree will either do what it does in the above video which is make your kitty go even higher to escape being prodded ... Or your cat will fall out of the tree and possibly injure itself or worse. This goes especially for indoor kitties. They are not as good at climbing trees as those kitties born and raised outdoors.

What ought the man have done? He ought to first call out pleasantly, "Common here kitty, kitty, kitty," then open the can of tuna so that the cat can see and hear it. Keep calling pleasantly and reassuringly to your kitty as you tap, tap, tap on the can with the opener, spoon or fork. Make sure you have your kitty's attention when you place the can on the ground and walk away. Say nothing else. No more calling. Wait at least ten to fifteen minutes. If your kitty has not begun to meow and make effort to come down the tree yet, then repeat the above process using a new can of food, but do not remove the other can of tuna or cat food. Then wait again ...

Your kitty may be too frightened to even try to come down, especially if it's way, way, way high up in a tree. In that case, this is what you do. Jeff, does your PC have the capability of viewing YouTube videos? If not, please say so and I'll describe it word for word.

Please click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8NottbwN9g This house kitty got/jumped into the kitty carrier on its own. Usually, that doesn't happen and you or a professional will need to go up and fetch your kitty. Please read the following disclaimer carefully ...

Warning!!! This is very dangerous for you to do if you are not experienced, so please leave it up to the professionals. Even your kitty may attack you due to fear. Please Be Warned!!! Thank you much. Now to continue ...

Here's an example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6--kxiMmMc

Also click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2lcpVU9ljY And, why would your indoor kitty want so badly to climb a tree? The answer is usually: Birds. Please click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUnc9eVzPYg I have loads of "rescue the cat from the tree" videos and Websites. Here's one more video for good measure:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rhKNiLMdA8

Jeff, I'll keep checking this area at least twice a day unless my PC goes *POOF* on me again. Okay?

Best of luck and winging many loving Angels to you and your kitty!



Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 24 2010, 08:40 PM

thank you again, ill try looking up in the trees. and ill use what you have said si i do it the rigth way, thank you very much for your help:)

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 24 2010, 09:04 PM

Yay! I was so hoping and praying you'd see this tonight. Bless you, Jeff. I'll be back later, you betchca I will.

We are gonna find your kitty, Jeff. Okay?

It may take days, but we will find your kitty.

Many Comforting Hugs!

Always, Dottie xoxoxox


Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 24 2010, 10:43 PM

Hello, Jeff. I see you've dropped by again and are reading. I pray you have good news.

I'm here in case you're posting more information and/or questions. I am here, Dear One.

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 25 2010, 10:37 AM

no nothing yet, i looked up as many trees as i could but nothing, my gut feeling is hes jsut hiding in the brush or a neighbors shed. as soon as i have some more news i will let you know. thank you for being here:)

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 25 2010, 02:45 PM

Hi Jeff,

That's the very same gut feeling that I have, too. If you decide to go looking in the brush or neighbor's shed for your kitty, remember that cats are nocturnal so it won't do you much good to search after dark. That's when your kitty will be most active, playful, and possibly hunting. Best time to surprise him would be during the day. Possibly mid to late afternoon.

Good luck finding your kitty and I hope he shows up at your door bringing you a "gift" from his adventures. smile.gif

Please keep us all posted. Ok? Ok!

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 25 2010, 03:02 PM

i sure will:) thank you for helping so much, and he has brought us "gifts" before in our own home.

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 25 2010, 03:15 PM

You are very welcome, Jeff. Now, why did I have the feeling that your kitteh has brought you "gifts" before in your home? wink.gif
I don't mind those "gifts" being brought to me by my kitties as long as the "gift" has stopped moving. Know what I mean? Bet you do.
That simply freaks me out for some reason. Probably just a girl thing.

It's just a matter of time. He's gone on a "walkabout" as Crocodile Dundee would say. He'll be back. Hang in there. K? K!

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 25 2010, 04:51 PM

yea i know what you mean:) i sure will. well alittle while ago me and my mom moved the cage back to our yard to see if he was over here. i put a pair of my smelly socks in their with some tuna, then i put an old military poncho over it to cover it up(i used to make tents for my cats and they like them alot) so is their anythign else i should do or just wait? oh and we also sprayed some tuna juice around the cage.

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 25 2010, 05:01 PM

Hi there Jeff,

All of that sounds great! Let's see what happens and I'll put on my thinking cap about other things to do. Before I add one suggestion to what you're already doing, does your kitty like rolled up balls of aluminum foil or do you know?

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 25 2010, 05:20 PM

i dont know if he does, when he was in the house he loved plastic balls with bells in them but im thinking it might scare him outside:/

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 25 2010, 05:23 PM

Hey Jeff, here's some more that you and your Mom can do. Please click on the Website links below ...

http://www.squidoo.com/lost-cat

http://www.ehow.com/how_2455_find-lost-cat.html

http://www.wikihow.com/Find-a-Lost-Cat

Lots of great help, including the use of a baby monitor. That's something I'd not thought of and is a very good idea!

Let us all know how it goes. Okay?

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 25 2010, 05:38 PM

QUOTE (jeff @ Sep 25 2010, 05:20 PM) *
i don't know if he does, when he was in the house he loved plastic balls with bells in them but im thinking it might scare him outside:/

I think you're right about that. Also, it would serve as a warning that you may be near. So, if he's having lots of fun and doesn't want to be caught, he would see and/or hear those toys then take off to continue his walkabout.

We cross posted. I hope you see the one I just posted before this one.

There is one more Website, but I'm gonna save it for now. No need to scare you at this time since all is most likely fine. Please, keep in touch when you're able to let us know your progress. Hoping to hear good news.

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 25 2010, 05:52 PM

to be truthfull the the mourning my cat went missing i looked at like 50 websites and those were the top three i looked at the most:) so im thinking i might just have to wait a while:/ i dont think the fliers would really work mostley because the area i live in( its really country and not alot of people. all my neighbors tho are on the look out for him so i guess tahts good.

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 25 2010, 06:00 PM

QUOTE (jeff @ Sep 25 2010, 05:52 PM) *
to be truthful the morning my cat went missing i looked at like 50 websites and those were the top three i looked at the most:) so im thinking i might just have to wait a while:/ i don't think the fliers would really work mostly because the area i live in (its really country and not alot of people. all my neighbors tho are on the look out for him so i guess thats good.

No kidding, Jeff. Well, you know what they say: "GMTA" - Great Minds Think Alike. smile.gif

I'm with you about not putting up flyers. Not at this time anyway. Like you said, all your neighbors are on watch, too. Great!

Unfortunately, I also agree that it's a matter of time. May take days, a couple weeks, and has been known to take longer.

Hang in there and keep doing all you're doing. I have a feeling it may be a few days, but please don't hold me to that. Okay?

Many Comforting Hugs!

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 25 2010, 06:42 PM

dont worry i wont, thank for all of your help. just talking about makes me feel better:) ill wait tonight to see if he goes into the cage, ill let you know in the mourning if anyhting happens:) thanks again

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 25 2010, 08:43 PM

QUOTE (jeff @ Sep 25 2010, 06:42 PM) *
dont worry i wont, thank for all of your help. just talking about makes me feel better:) ill wait tonight to see if he goes into the cage, ill let you know in the mourning if anything happens:) thanks again

You're very welcome. Jeff, come and talk as often as you wish, need or desire. It really does help to talk about it.

All of us here at LS are pulling for you, your kitty and please remember to thank your Mom, too. I know you have. smile.gif

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

PS. Wouldn't it be something if your kitty cat brought you this as a "gift" with it still "moving" about ...



Now, that's one very grateful Nom Nom Nom critter!

Please do keep us posted. We'll be looking forward to hearing from you, Jeff.

Many Comforting Hugs!

Posted by: janika Sep 26 2010, 02:38 AM

Along with Dottie, I'm sending prayers for your dear Kitty's safe return, Jeff.

Hugs

Jan and my Angels and Pixie xx

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 26 2010, 07:08 AM

{{{{{Hi Sweet Jan}}}}} Jeff, please know that Jan, and her Angel Fur Kids along with her Pixie Fur Kid are so very special!!!

You and your kitty are in great hands, Jeff.

Hoping to hear some good news from you today if it's possible.

Many Comforting Hugs to You, to your Kitty Cat, to Jan, her Angels and Pixie!!! wub.gif wub.gif wub.gif

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 26 2010, 09:10 AM

well nothing yet, i went out today and the cage was tripped but im almost positve my dog set it off:/ thank you jan for your support as well:)

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 26 2010, 10:02 AM

QUOTE (jeff @ Sep 26 2010, 09:10 AM) *
Well, nothing yet. I went out today and the cage was tripped but I'm almost positive my dog set it off:/ thank you Jan for your support as well:)

Ah heck, Jeff. Getting closer though. You bet ya!

Hey, it could have been your kitty. Then again, you know best about your dog and cat.

Hang in there and keep doing what you're doing. Place the humane trap in different areas for just in case if you think it best. Okay?

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 26 2010, 05:28 PM

well no sign yet, i talked to my dad and he said hes going to get another trap from my uncle wensday so that might help:/

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 26 2010, 06:08 PM

Oh Dear, Jeff. Well, that other humane trap will certainly help. Blessings to your Dad and Mom for all their help and support!

I know you want your kitty back like five minutes ago, Jeff. I also know how hard this waiting game is when it comes to getting our fur and/or feather kids back home. We miss them! Please, hang in there, Jeff. Like I said, I've known cases where kitties go on a walkabout and don't return for a month or even two. But, they do come home. Yep, they do. You just keep doing all you're doing and hope to gosh that your cat gets really curious and goes into one of those traps. Please come back and keep us posted as to all that's being done and if anyone spots your kitty. He may get spotted then dash off until he's ready to come home.

There's an old comedy movie called "That Darn Cat" staring ... I'll bet your Mom and Dad know about it. Jeff, please know that you and your kitty are in my thoughts and prayers. Also, I hope that your Darn Cat comes home real, real soon!!!

Many Comforting Hugs!

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 26 2010, 06:15 PM

thank you, it is EXTREAMLY HARD waiting. every time i think of doing something i remember how he was somehow involved. its even worse because i have to go to school and think about this. im putting my faith in god that he will bring him home.

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 26 2010, 06:17 PM

Jeff, that's a wonderful thing to do! I have a couple things I want to post here, but I need to find one of them. I'll be back.

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 26 2010, 06:36 PM

Sorry that took so long, Jeff. I needed to weigh through 27 pages of posts and images. This is one thing I want to give you.



I know that's a Christian passage, but it applies to all. God in any Faith knows, Cares and Loves. Your kitty is protected, Jeff.

Next, please click on the candle image below and follow instructions. It's free, non-denominational, and a loving journey.

http://lightning-strike.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=4662

Also, I've sent a very special Vale Fairy to keep watch where you are. Here she is.



Have Faith, Jeff. Believing can and does make it so!

Winging more loving Angels to comfort you, guard your kitty and bring him home soon!!!

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 26 2010, 07:28 PM

its ok:) thank you for those, i especially like the candle. i am very gratefull that you are helping me through this, thank you again:)

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 26 2010, 07:39 PM

Of course, Jeff! Any time at all and you're most welcome. I only wish I could do more and will keep thinking and researching.

I love those candles very much, too! Remember, each one burns virtually for 48 hours and there's a search feature on the front page to find your candle if you leave your initials, or any initials as long as you remember what you typed at that part of the journey. You may light as many and as often as you wish, all for free. Some even use this site for birthdays. Cool!

Please, keep the Faith, Jeff. Do keep coming back here to chat for any reason you wish. OK? Make sure your Mom approves of any info you give here since you're 18 years old. I know you'll do that cuz you're one very smart Dude with smelly socks! smile.gif

Sending more Angels, Prayers and Lighting Candles!!!

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 26 2010, 07:54 PM

i will do, im going to get some rest so ill let you know tomarrow sometime if anything happens:)

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 26 2010, 08:01 PM

Good for you. I think I may rest and watch a bit of TV myself.

I'll see you tomorrow, Jeff. Sweet dreams to you, your Mom, Dad, Uncle, Neighbors, Friends, Everyone! Blessings!



Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 26 2010, 08:39 PM

well as i was turning off everything in my living room my other cat Buddy was sitting at our padio door growling alittle. usually he will only growl if a cat is outside. i dont know if it was my cat but it was alittle weird:/

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 26 2010, 08:44 PM

I'm here, Jeff. Hmmm? It could be another cat or possum or a mouse ... You know your cat Buddy best. Wanna go have a look? Do you have a very good flashlight? By the way, my doggie's name is Buddy. So, ya wanna have a look see, or get some rest and try again tomorrow. Tomorrow is a fresh new page. A new beginning. It's up to you, Dear One.

Let me know. K? K!

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 26 2010, 09:05 PM

i did look around alittle but no sign of anything. i dont think it was a mouse or possum. he doesnt care about mice, and we dont get alot of possems, raccons, foxes, or skunks around our house especially our pourch. he only makes two sounds when he sees another animal, a growl for cats and a weird chirpping noise at birds. i dont know, ill have to wait and see.........

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 26 2010, 09:15 PM

Wow! Ain't that somthing. Then it could have been your other cat or a different cat. Talk about your games of cat and mouse. I'll bet your other cat loves to hide. You said he loves the tents you make for them. Hey, he's gonna show up soon. Coulda been him peeking in to hear you and your other pets, but still not ready to come home yet. We shall see. You bet ya!

Keep us all posted and do try to get some rest so you'll be okay in school tomorrow. I know rest is the last thing on your mind right now. Believe me, I have been there and done that. Gotta take care of you, too. Okay? Then again, you may be in a different time zone from me. Note! Jeff, that is not your cue to say your time zone. OK? OK.

Keep us posted, Dear One. I'll be checking in and that's a fact, Jack. We're all pulling for you!

More Comforting Hugs!

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 27 2010, 01:56 PM

well this mourning i went out to check the cage and when i went to lift up the poncho to look in, this huge orange cat started freaking out inside the cage. i ran to go get my brothers help to let it go. tonight we were thinking to put the cage on our pourch:/ thats all the news i got for right now, so.......

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 27 2010, 02:30 PM

Oh My, Jeff. Perhaps that other cat got fooled because it's not familiar with your poncho, smelly socks that give off your scent and so on. This may be a blessing in disguise! smile.gif Ya gotta remove your poncho and anything that has your scent on it. Your cat will know and won't go near the trap. Also, if your kitty has been around those traps, then he won't be fooled. Ya gotta find a way to disguise the trap so it does not look like a trap at all. Putting the trap on your porch will possibly or probably be a give away to your cat and he won't go near it. Know what I mean? Ya gotta think like your kitty.

Try putting the trap elsewhere. On your property close to your house would be fine. Make sure to hose it down first or however you clean it with soap and water to remove your scent. You may have to wash and rinse it a couple times cuz cats can smell where you have been several days after you've left. Word up! Then, perhaps cuttings from the bushes you've talked about. That would make a great camouflage for the humane trap. Also, dump any of the food onto the ground or ... What I'm saying is that your cat will smell and/or recognize any plate or bowl you might use. Keeping tuna in a can is fine making sure there are no sharp edges so he won't hurt his mouth when licking. See where I'm going with all this? Show your Mom and Dad all I wrote. OK? OK.

Do you have any questions at all? I am here. Gonna reboot my PC now cuz it's giving me fits and shall return in about 1/2 hour.

I promise that I will be back! As long as this PC allows me, I shall be back. Many comforting Hugs!

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 27 2010, 03:37 PM

ok well i got rid of the poncho and my socks and the containter the food was in. i coverd the cage with foliage to try and camoflauge it. i dont if i should rinse it right now because its supposed to rain here the next few days:/ the only thing we werent sure of was leaving the food on the ground (we threw the can away a few days ago so we have the tuna in a plastic container) so i put it in the cage in the container does taht make sense?

Posted by: moon_beam Sep 27 2010, 04:49 PM

Hi, Jeff, I can so relate to your concern about your missing kitty. There are so many things about a missing kitty, and the longer they are missing the more fretful the heart becomes. When I was a little girl a family cat went missing for 6 months. He was an outdoor cat and when he came home from his prowls he bore the wounds of being in fights, or escaping the cruelties of the neighborhood kids - - we lived in a neighborhood that had a lot of trouble. One night he went missing. My elder siblings looked for him and sometimes my dad would, too, but he didn't come home - - until 6 months later - - the evening of my birthday. He just showed up on the door step, and he was a beautiful cat! His fur had grown back in where it had been missing, his eyes were bright and shiny, all of his wounds were healed. And it was a special treat because the next day was my birthday - - and this was my birthday present.

The bottom line is - - don't give up. From what I've read you're trying everything you know how to bring your precious kitty home. All the suggestions Dottie has given you are really great ones. I don't know if you've thought of this but you might put a "LOST" notice in the newspapers and also with your local vet offices. I don't know how close you are to the road, but cats do travel a long distance, and if something caught your kitty's interest, he could be in the next county - - honestly. So, you might want to cover a 25 mile radius in your area for local vet offices. Also, someone could have picked up your kitty thinking he is a stray and taken him home - - unless he's wearing a collar with an ID tag, or is tatooed or has a microchip. So, that's another idea.

You probably are already aware of these suggestions. Jeff, I do so know and understand how anxious you are to get your precious kitty home, and please know you are in my thoughts and prayers that you will find him - - either in your searching or his coming back home sweet as you please as though no time has been spent away. And please do let us know how things are going.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: jeff Sep 28 2010, 02:58 PM

thank you moon beam that helped:)

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 28 2010, 03:08 PM

Hi there, Jeff. I'm very sorry I was unable to get back sooner. To see why I couldn't, just click here ...

http://lightning-strike.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6019

I'm still cleaning up the mess from that rogue program, but wanna give you more goodies and information to help you. First of all, please meet Moon Beam. She's also a very dear friend, really knows her kitties and is oh so special, too! Thanks for that, Moon Beam. It made me weep with joy when I read about your kitty showing up six months later and on the eve of your birthday. What a terrific present indeed! Oceans of kitty cat Hugs and Kisses!!!

Jeff, since I'm still cleaning this PC, I am gonna just post the Websites and tell you where to click the photos at this time.
You and your brothers can make more humane traps yourselves! You can put a bunch all over the place even far, far away.
First, watch this ...

This Box Trap apparently is tripped on its own and doesn't need anyone there to pull a cord ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPt7vb3iUlM

It looks a whole lot in that video the same as you describe where you live. They caught other animals on other days and released them. Should you wish to see those videos, just let me know.

Next: Jeff, please click here: http://www.droptrapdesign.blogspot.com/

Regarding the above, please MAKE SURE TO SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN. CLICK ON EACH IMAGE TO ENLARGE IT. READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS. Thank you, Jeff. No, I was not shouting. The CAPS are for just emphasis only. OK? OK.

<<Snippet>>

A drop trap is a lightweight frame covered with netting - made to catch feral cats. It is propped up on one side with a stick, and food is placed in the back. The trapper stands at a distance, holding a string attached to the stick. When the cats are eating, the trapper pulls the string, allowing the trap to drop, capturing the cats inside. The trapper immediately covers the drop trap with a blanket to calm the cat(s).

<<End Snippet>>

Okay, now please click below ...

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~mcclendon/Cats/index.html

<<Snippet>>

The transfer: The cats are easily transferred into traditional box (wire) traps for transport. A box trap is placed door-to-door with the covered drop trap. The box trap is also covered (top and sides only) to make it appear to be an exit tunnel. When the matching guillotine-style doors are raised, the cats discover the “exit” and move into the box trap, for secure transport to the vet!

Drop traps SAVE TIME!

Most cats don’t recognize that it’s a trap, and will walk right in. Are you trying (and trying!) to trap cats who just snicker at you? Think they’re “too smart”? With a drop trap, you will most likely be able to trap every cat that shows up. Just reset the trap and they will keep coming. You can often catch more than one cat at a time (SEVEN is the current record - a Florida mom and 6 kittens). Imagine the time and angst that are saved!

You won’t have to starve all the cats for several days to catch a few. We generally feed a normal breakfast, just picking up the leftovers, when trapping at suppertime.

You are in control of the trap!

This means that you can prioritize baby-maker females, pregnant cats or kittens to stop reproduction NOW. Or, handle the opposite situation: trap the newcomer when everyone else is 'done'!

Catch sick or injured cats. Re-trap “trap-shy” cats if necessary!

Use the fact that cats copy one another to your advantage. Suspicious cats see their friends eating from the trap – and are lured in as well – even if you captured their friends!

<<End Snippet>>

Please Click Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SydX7jnox8

I'll be back as soon as I get this junk cleaned off my PC just a little bit more, Jeff.

Many Comforting Hugs!

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 28 2010, 04:58 PM

Jeff, you'd better place an ad for just in case. Take a look then click the next link I've provided ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6FqznSAFrM

And what about the dog that was found 9 years later? Cool!

I don't know if you're in the USA or another country, so I'll begin with the USA. If you do live in another country and wish me to locate a similar service, ask your Mom if it's all right to say here the country where you live. You can email me, too. Please click below ...

http://lostfoundpets.us/

Start in the middle and just a bit down where it says, "SUBMIT A LOST OR FOUND PET REPORT HERE." It's in dark blue right above where you click to submit your information. IMPORTANT Note: This site is for pets who have been missing for 60 days or less. Just so you know. Okay? Also, look to upper right light blue square where it says "LOST PET ADS" and so forth.
And, take a look at this so you can better think like your cat ...

http://sonic.net/~pauline/psych.html

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(Found at the very bottom of this Website ...)

What can personality determine about the lost cat's probable location?

Missing indoor-only cats and timid outdoor-access cats are more often located nearby rather than farther away. The cause is more likely to be fear. Bolder less timid cats who are missing have a higher chance of being involved in a mishap (car accident, locked up, illness, predation). Most likely something has interrupted their usual routine. If a cat is more socialized to other cats (feral or born of a feral mom) and is only timid with humans, it's more likely that it is wanting to explore with other cats. Read here to determine the personality profile of your cat and how it may affect its behavior when lost or missing.

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Also click below ...

http://www.missingpetpartnership.org/recovery-lostcat.php

How are ya doing, Jeff? You and your kitty remain in my thoughts and prayers.

More Comforting Hugs!

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 28 2010, 05:14 PM

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! i dont know what to say, thank you. i will definiatly try these traps tomarrow, i would totally do it today but its getting dark and i dont think i would be able to build and set one up rigth now:/ btu again thank you so much, ill geive them a try tomarrow and ill keep the ad in my maind in case it takes that long. thanks again:)

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 28 2010, 05:28 PM

You are very welcome, Jeff! Hey, I'll keep posting more ideas, suggestions and information as I collect it. Ya know what? Your kitty is SOOOOOOOOO LUCKY to have you!!!!! Keep us posted. I know that you will.

Big Hugs to you and all your Fur Kids!!! Sending another very special Fairy to watch over your kitty ...



Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 28 2010, 06:45 PM

Hi again, Jeff. I want to make certain that you pay special attention to this part found in the bottom link of the last post I made to you with all that information. It tells you that you are doing the right thing regarding your kitty and also gives more hints and tips where you can go searching. In other words, other places your kitty may be hiding. Here you go. Please Read Carefully.

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If you've lost a cat that is allowed outdoors part-time or for brief periods of time and he/she has vanished, then it is possible that he/she is not missing but is hiding in fear. That's because even outdoor-access cats can become displaced. Here's how it works. A cat can become "displaced" into unfamiliar territory when he/she is chased off (beaten up by another cat, chased by a dog, etc.) and he/she ends up in a yard or area that is totally foreign to him/her. We've had many cases where cats that were "lost" were actually only five houses away or a block away, hiding inside a neighbor's yard in fear because they were disoriented and unable (or unwilling because of fear) to return home.

In one of the investigations we solved, one of our cat-detection dogs located a missing cat named Gizmo who was missing for 3 days. Gizmo was hiding inside an abandoned bathtub in a yard just two houses away. While some cats have the remarkable ability to use the homing instinct to work their way back to their territory, other cats who are displaced either don't possess this skill or they're too frightened to use it.

The majority of cases of displacement involve indoor-only cats who've accidentally escaped outdoors. However, any cat will be displaced when they escape from their carrier while at the vet's office, escape from an RV while traveling on vacation, or escape from a vehicle during a car accident. In cases of displacement, even though the cat is technically an "outdoor-access cat," it is a DISPLACED CAT when it ends up in an area that is unfamiliar.

A cat's individual temperament can range anywhere from a bold "clown-like" cat to the other end of the spectrum which is a catatonic "feral-like" cat. This temperament will influence how far he/she will travel and whether or not he/she will respond to human contact.

Recovery techniques should be geared around a missing cat's unique, individual temperament. If he or she is skittish, he/she will more likely be nearby hiding in fear and you'll need to use a humane trap to recover him/her. If he or she is gregarious, he/she could easily travel several blocks (even a mile or two) and you'll need to knock on doors and post fluorescent posters at major intersections in the area. Be sure to visit our Displaced Cat Behavior page for more information on the topic of displaced cat behaviors.

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Jeff, do take advantage of all the clickable links within this and other Websites cuz you just never know what you'll find out.

Please keep us all posted. Lots of Hugs to you, your kitty, Mom, Dad, brothers, Uncle, Neighbors and Friends!!!

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 28 2010, 07:16 PM

no im lucky to have my kitty, im just dreading how long it is going to take to get him back. its even wosre having to go to school thinking about him while all my friends are jokeing around:( thank you for taht article, it was an interisting read. ill let you know if anything happens:)

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 28 2010, 09:52 PM

You're very welcome, Dear One. Please believe me, I know how hard this wait is for you. How very hard it is for you in school with all your pals having fun, joking, laughing. It borders on being tortured. True. But, if your kitty is as skittish as you say, and your kitty is an indoor-outdoor kitty then ... Well, read that snippet that I posted last. He could be somewhere you wouldn't think about in a hundred years. So close by and all hunkered down hiding. Think like a cat, Jeff. You can do that as you search.

Sending more Angels, More prayers and Lighting more Candles for You and your Kitty!!!



Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 29 2010, 02:26 PM

i will look around my house closer but i have one question, since he is probalbly having fun beign outside, and he is skitish and wont go into the trap, what is the best of of getting him? i dont know if that makes sence but im just alittle confused.

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 29 2010, 04:20 PM

Jeff, I can understand your confusion. Our tactics may very well have changed having gotten all the new information. Remember that big orange cat that you managed to trap and your brothers helped you release it? I need to know exactly how social your cat is with other outdoor cats ... Not including your neighbor's mommy and kitten. Also, even if your cat is social, there may be other feral cats out there that aren't so social so have battled a bit with your cat and chased him away. And, what about free roaming dogs? Do you know of any dogs (pets or not pets) that roam the area? You and others have a lot of land there.

Therefore we now have two possible scenarios that could be taking place right now:

1. Your kitty is out and about still having fun and not ready to come home.

2. Your kitty has been chased away by another cat or dog or what have you. If that's the case, then your cat could be hiding gosh only knows where because he doesn't want a run in with the other animals that may be more territorial and may have chased him away. Where would he hide? Could be in an old tossed out sink, in the opening of where some pipe leads, in a shed but not where you've looked yet in that shed. Perhaps a different shed, barn or building farther away if he was chased several times.
Do you see where I'm going with all this, Jeff?

If number one is the case, you're doing everything correctly right now. If number two is the case, then you gotta search like Sherlock Holmes. You'll need to search farther away, places only a cat would think to hide, and they can hide in some really small places for a long time. Let me see if I can find a visual. BRB >>>

This one is IMPORTANT!!! They also get up inside your car, truck, van engines!!! Mine did once. Oy! Look ...
http://0.tqn.com/d/cats/1/0/W/T/3/iStock_000000113837CatOnTire452x265.jpg

Hiding under pieces of paper ...
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_wxambWUvUJM/S8p58VvdpaI/AAAAAAAABig/9dBwO_fykes/s1600/We+Heart+It+via+Flickr+Cat+Under+Paper.jpg

They love to hiding under blankets. Are there any tarps or blanket type materials where you search?
http://www.macwilliamson.com/images/Cats/FelixOscar/Oscar/OscarUnderBlanket.jpg
http://www.verada.com/~jkf/potd/arch/980519.jpg
http://images5.cafepress.com/product/271431135v9_350x350_Front.jpg

Holes or openings to where pipes go? Could he have gone into one and needs help getting out?
http://icanhascheezburger.wordpress.com/files/2008/07/funny-pictures-minigolf-course-up-close.jpg

He may be right under your eyes in your home, but I'm sure you've ruled that out ...
http://critteristic.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/cat-in-closet.jpg

Are there any old sofas or other type furniture discarded either near or farther away from you?
http://www.thecatpetshop.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/cat-hiding-in-couch.jpg

Check every box, no matter what the material the box is made.
Any old refrigerators, stoves, things like that which have been discarded and are awaiting pick up and hauled away ...
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mmBw3uzPnJI/S5e-ccMjMjI/AAAAAAABFMs/pyqTUK7MnxQ/s400/cats_sleeping_in_box_19.jpg

Check all furniture or anything in nature resembling furniture ...
http://www.for-cats-only.com/images/submittedPhotos/advice/adviceHowtoSophie03.jpg

You may be looking right at him and can't see him ...
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_LlfXWxcpJyU/Ssz39ZuIabI/AAAAAAAARhA/UH9LwI-kFrg/whydocatshide1_thumb3.jpg

The most important thing is that he may or may not be too scared to answer your call to him if the number two scenareo is what's going on. That would give away his location to all the other critters.

Is the above any help at all, Jeff? Please check back in and let me know if you've got any questions.

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: moon_beam Sep 29 2010, 05:09 PM

Hi, Jeff, just checking in and see that Dottie is giving you lots and lots of help and great advice. The important thing is please don't give up hope. And please know you are in my thoughts and prayers that your precious kitty will be back home with you very soon. Will look forward to checking in and seeing how things are going.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: jeff Sep 29 2010, 06:13 PM

ok let me see, well i trully belive that he is friendly with other feral cats because at one time our neigbors(the ones with the kitten and mother) had about 50 stray cats around their house but alot of them became diseised and alot of all but the two were put down:( and when my cat escaped before he was around all of those other cats so i think he likes other cats:/ oh and my cats is pretty big and tough(im not exaturating he looks like a full size raccoon), he knows how to use his claws and teethX) their are no stray dogs around at all, oh and i forgot to say yesterday we caught a possem(hope that isnt bad) btu what i and my mom really belive happend is that when we went looking for him when the neighbors spotted him we scared him and hes hideing either in our yard our theirs. i dont know, its kinda a mix of both of them:/ let me know what you think please:)

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 29 2010, 09:04 PM

Hi Moon Beam. I'm so glad you dropped by to see how things are going. Thanks so much! {{{{{Hug}}}}}

All righty then. Jeff, now I know a whole, whole, whole lot more about your kitty than I did before. You gave some excellent information. Thanks! By the way, the dad and two little girls video I posted for you a day or two ago where they caught a kitty in their humane trap in the woods? In one of their other videos, they caught a possum then released it. Sure, it's fine that you caught a possum in the humane trap and you may catch a few more woodland critters so don't fret.

Considering all you've shared, it sure sounds to me like your big kitty is out there having tons of fun on walkabout and isn't going to come home until he feels like it ... Or until you're finally able to catch him. Jeff, now that I know all these new things about your kitty, I'm going to take my research in that direction to see if there's more we can do. Still make sure to check all those hiding places I listed for just in case. Only you don't have to wander so far away now to do it. Okay?

Please take care. Know that you and your kitty are in my thoughts and prayers as I light more candles.

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 29 2010, 09:25 PM

tahnk you so much for your insight, i apreciate it so much! if anyhting happens you will be the first to know:) thank you to moon beam for your help also:) ill keep looking everywhere and keep setting the traps just incase(crosses fingers) thanks again:) oh and i apologize for my spelling, im not a good typer:P

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 29 2010, 09:37 PM

You are very welcome, Jeff! Say, you hang in there and keep doing all you're doing. We're gonna find your kitty. It may take some time, and I'm so very sorry about that. This is really hard on you. Truly, I know. Please, believe me.

But, we will find him, or he will just come home when he's ready.

Thanks for keeping us posted. We appreciate that very much, just like you do!

Always, Dottie xoxoxox



Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 29 2010, 09:47 PM

Oh Jeff, don't give a second thought about your typing. Some people here can't speak much English, but do their best. As long as we're able to make out what you're trying to communicate, that's all that counts. If I'm confused about anything, I'll ask you. smile.gif

By the way, I'm pretty good at deciphering Egyptian Hieroglyphics. True. So no worries, Dear One. You're doing Great!!!

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 29 2010, 11:19 PM

Hi again, Jeff. I found a few more good resources. Here ya go.

This one is very fast and the use of light pink print makes it difficult to read, so make sure to pause it frequently. It doesn't say much that we don't already know. However, I love the use of catnip idea! And, putting it all over the place. Some cats don't like cat nip though. Sure hope your cat does. Please turn up your volume and click below ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RwJ3fsJt74&feature=fvw

This next one is Great!!! Please click below ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jjxu9V5_AE

And now, here's their video about your kitty, Jeff. Please turn up your volume and click below ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKluT1qZL9I

Here's their Website with awesome stuff to click that I'm certain has wonderful information and support, but I'm only getting error messages at this time. Could very well be due to my PC though. I'll keep checking the site to see if it gets corrected, then point you to the best stuff. Hey, if it's working on your PC then click on everything. No, I am NOT saying to leave here and go there. What I am saying is the more places you get word out, the better for you and your cat. You bet ya! Here it is ...

http://www.findyourlostcat.com/

In the meantime, this may lift your spirits a bit. It is wonderful and everyone who's seen is has loved it. I hope you'll like it, too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIdmXmqs45I

Hang in there okay, Jeff? I'm coming up with more things for you. Do keep us posted.

Many Comforting Hugs with lots of smelly mackerel, tuna and cat nip to bring your kitty home!!!

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: AngelCareOne Sep 30 2010, 12:15 AM

Jeff, I've got even more very great resources for you! Here you go ...

http://www.returnmypet.com/
Click on where it says "Place an Ad." Also click on "Browse Ads" cuz you just never know! Note: See on the left that it's for the US and on the right it's for Canada. Both are blue in color. Make sure to read all below regarding: What to do if you lose your pet. And, what to do if you find a pet. Scroll down and read the rest, too.

Next: http://www.helplostpet.com/
Find lost pets, lost dogs, lost cats. Jeff, the above site took me forever to load, but it may just be my PC. Still, so very worth it!

This one lists a host of organizations that help you locate your lost pet.
It's a very long list, so just take your time reading and click on the ones best for you.
http://www.dmoz.org/Recreation/Pets/Lost_and_Found/

Now for a bit of bad news. My PC is acting up very, very badly. It's old and very overworked. This means that I may need to keep it shut down for at least two days in order for it to recover. So, please don't think I've disappeared if you don't hear from me for two or three days. Okay? I will be back, Jeff. Promise! You know that I will. Take care and keep on researching all the information I've given you. Put it to good use. I know that you will and I'll be back as soon as my PC will allow me.

I remain in constant vigil.

Many Comforting Hugs!!!

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Sep 30 2010, 01:52 PM

WOW alot of stuff:) thank you so much dottie, ill be checking all of this out, the cat animation on your lats post looks like my missing one. ill keep you posted if anyhting happens, thanks again:)

Posted by: jeff Oct 1 2010, 07:41 PM

anyone listening, i really need some moral support. its beging to become really hard to deal with. i just dont know what to do, were ahving alot of mfamily and friend problems and this just adds to the list. please just say something positive, im really depressed. thanks

Posted by: janika Oct 1 2010, 11:18 PM

Dear Jeff

I am so sorry for what you are going through. Dottie and Moonbeam are giving so much brilliant practical and emotional help. I'm sure that you will be putting it into practice and will be doing everything possible to find your Kitty. Please try and stay positive. I have been a member of this forum for just over a year now and in that time there have been so many who have had a similar experience to you, and have gone on to find their precious fur babies, both kitty's and dogs. We had a missing dog in my town and she was safely found 9 months later. The owners posted notices in all the local papers (even in the surrounding counties) and also put notices up on trees/lamp posts, anywhere possible, with a photo and details of their missing Westie. Someone in the next county saw her in their paper and recognised her as a dog they'd bought from Gypsies at a 'car boot 'sale. She is now safely back with her family.
I know it's slightly different with an indoor/outdoor cat, and as you and others have said , she is probably out there having fun, doing what kitty's love best. When she's ready, she'll be back, but stay vigilant and keep looking. Have you got friends there who would help you in your search.
We are all thinking of you and willing that kitty of yours to return safely to you. Please come back here whenever you can and keep us posted.
I'm sending a great big hug from here in England.
Love Jan and my Angels and Pixie xx

Posted by: moon_beam Oct 2 2010, 03:24 PM

Hi, Jeff, I'm so sorry that you haven't found your precious kitty yet. Cats are so o o o elusive in being found, for sure. I don't know if you have wells or road storm drains, but if you do, you might want to check anything that your kitty might have inadvertently fallen into. When I was a little girl I had a little kitty who was very adventurous, and he got down into a street storm drain just down the street from the house but couldn't get out. He was missing for several days and I was frantically upset. (This was a different kitty from the one who went missing for 6 months). My little Willie was missing for several days - - no sign of him. One morning when my eldest sister was walking to the bus stop to go to work, she walked over the side walk storm drain cover and heard a meow -- and another meow - - and another meow. She hustled back to the house and told our dad, and before going to work he went down into the storm drain and sure enough - - there was our precious Willie. Wet and scared and filthy (which a bath took care of) - - but once again reunited with us, and more importantly - - me.

So, that's another thought that has come to mind as I have read over your posts again. I do so understand your concern and your fading hope in your heart, but please try to keep looking, and equally important - - hoping. When you least expect it your precious kitty will probably be found - - or come prancing back home as though he / she hasn't been gone at all. I know not knowing what has happened or where your kitty is is very upsetting. Just do what you can to find your precious kitty. And Jeff, please know we are your friends here. When family and friends aren't always as supportive or as kind as they could be, should be, please know we are here for you whenever you need us, and for as long as you need us.

Jeff, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers that you will be reunited very soon with your precious kitty, and please do let us know how you're doing and how things are going.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: jeff Oct 2 2010, 05:00 PM

thank you both, to be completly honest i am hopeing like crazy! i am praying to god, jesus and the archangels raphael and ariel. i dont really know were else to look. we dont have like tubing or drains around to look in, and our barn and grage is closed at night so i feel like i just have to wait. i am doing alittle bit better but its just really hard. i understand and thank you for telling me your experiences and knowing im not alone:) the thing that is scareing me most is that its fall and its been windy and rainy here for weeks now, and to make it worse its getting colder:( im just so scared

Posted by: moon_beam Oct 3 2010, 11:58 AM

Hi, Jeff, I do so know the fear that is in your heart for your precious kitty. Please know that survival is a very basic instinct in our beloved companions, so even though the weather is turning colder and it's rainy, etc., your precious kitty's first thought is to find a nice dry and warm place to be, okay? And it sounds like your kitty knows how to hunt for food, so he's not going hungry, either. So, he's taking care of his basic survival needs - - which may be one of the reasons why he's taking his sweet time in coming home - - he's exploring the big world right now. The hardest part for us, and for you now, is not knowing where he is so that you can bring him back home to be with you. And I do so know how terribly this is weighing on your heart and mind.

Jeff, please know we are here for you - - always - - no matter how long it takes for you to be reunited with your precious kitty. And we will here for you to share that glorious news when it happens!!! Just keep believing that it will happen, Jeff.

You are in my thoughts and prayers, Jeff, and will look forward to knowing how you're doing.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam


Posted by: jeff Oct 4 2010, 08:29 PM

thanks moon beam sory i havent really been on latley just really busy with school stuff:/ well yesterday we drove over to these people that are right behind our property and their cat lovers and they said that they ahve seen our cat over their about a week ago so we set a trap up around were their. keep your fingers crossed please:) im doing ok just streesed out about alot of stuff. well thanks again for all of your support:)

Posted by: moon_beam Oct 6 2010, 04:38 PM

Hi, Jeff, just checking in to see how things are going. I know it's only been a couple of days since you set the trap on your neighbor's property, but the good news is that they have seen your kitty friend, so you know he's probably doing okay.

I hope you are finding school okay so far this year. Are there any subjects that you really like?

Jeff, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers that you and your precious kitty will be reunited very soon, and I will look forward to knowing how things are going with you.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: jeff Oct 8 2010, 10:17 AM

well not much is going on, wecaught a racoon the other day then released it. and we got another trap to use. so weve been setting them up and waiting:/ theirs not much more i think i can do. i feel like i just have to wait. thanks again all of you for your support. it has helped me out alot:) ill let you guys know if their are any developments ok:)

Posted by: AngelCareOne Oct 8 2010, 04:15 PM

Hi there Jeff,

Sorry I've been gone so long. Listen, your cat's behavior may have taken on that of an outdoor cat. Please listen closely to this video. Play it several times and let your brothers, Mom and Dad hear it. It talks about "cat trails" and how to follow them. Please turn up your volume and click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSpFVj8xPl0

I've found several other wonderful Websites which could help you, too. I'll post those for you as well. Jeff, ya still looking really hard and everywhere possible like I told you? Up inside cars, trucks, vans, tractors and any other kind of vehicles? What about trains? Are there any trains that pass by your place within a 400 (four hundred acre) area in any given direction from where you live? Your kitty may have taken up with some other cat friends and not be back for several weeks or more.

Have you notified your Veterinarian? If you don't have a Veterinarian, then notify all of them within many miles of where you live. A picture of your cat being placed in those Vets' offices would be great. I lost a cat when I lived in an area much like the one you describe. It was many, many years ago. Well meaning people, trying to be helpful, will catch such pretty cats and take them to their own Veterinarians in hopes that someone will call and bring their lost kitty home.

Mostly, I hope and pray that you've taken advantage of all the National Lost Pet Registries that I've given you links to fill out. And, of course, keep setting those humane traps. Set them far and wide. I posted instructions on how to easily construct your own from materials you may likely have around your shed, barn or garage.

Don't give up hope, Jeff. You're kitty will come home sooner or later. It just may be later than sooner unless you get out there and search, call Vets, fill out online forms, and do all you possibly can.

Such a dear, sweet kitty!

Please know you and your kitty are in my thoughts and prayers.

Many Comforting Hugs!

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: moon_beam Oct 9 2010, 11:35 AM

Hi, Jeff, a thought that came to mind - - do you have a local radio station? Do they do public announcements, hopefully for free? If so, you might try contacting the manager to see if they will do a public service announcement about your kitty. Also, sometimes the local TV channels have public service announcements they run for free, and maybe you could post a "lost" announcement there. I think the TV stations will allow a photo, too. And you might check with your local cable TV service as well. You just never know what combination of "things" will lead to being re-united with your precious kitty. Of course Dottie may have already given you these suggestions. But just in case - - I thought I would share these ideas with you.

I know it's so very easy to get discouraged, Jeff, when time goes by and your beloved companion is still "out there." But please try to find some peace that you are doing everything in your power to bring him home safe and sound, and to let him know that when he comes upon your scent in his travels that you are looking for him and want him back hom. Keep calling him to you. When he hears your voice he knows you are still looking for him, that you still want him home with you. There is nothing sweeter to our furkids' ears than the sound of our voice calling them with all the love that is in our hearts for them.

Please know you and your kitty are in my thoughts and prayers, Jeff, and please do continue to let us know how things are going.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: AngelCareOne Oct 9 2010, 03:05 PM

QUOTE (moon_beam @ Oct 9 2010, 11:35 AM) *
Hi, Jeff, a thought that came to mind - - do you have a local radio station? Do they do public announcements, hopefully for free? If so, you might try contacting the manager to see if they will do a public service announcement about your kitty. Also, sometimes the local TV channels have public service announcements they run for free, and maybe you could post a "lost" announcement there. I think the TV stations will allow a photo, too. And you might check with your local cable TV service as well. You just never know what combination of "things" will lead to being re-united with your precious kitty. Of course Dottie may have already given you these suggestions. But just in case - - I thought I would share these ideas with you.

I know it's so very easy to get discouraged, Jeff, when time goes by and your beloved companion is still "out there." But please try to find some peace that you are doing everything in your power to bring him home safe and sound, and to let him know that when he comes upon your scent in his travels that you are looking for him and want him back home. Keep calling him to you. When he hears your voice he knows you are still looking for him, that you still want him home with you. There is nothing sweeter to our furkids' ears than the sound of our voice calling them with all the love that is in our hearts for them.

Please know you and your kitty are in my thoughts and prayers, Jeff, and please do continue to let us know how things are going.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Oh, Moon Beam. those are most excellent ideas. And it's just the kind of thing that radio stations and local TV stations love to do! We have those kinds of "special people helping" parts of our local TV news stations. One is called "8 On Your Side" ... It's on channel eight. They look for people just like you, Jeff. All three of our local TV stations have this part of their news program, but I don't recall the names of the other two right off hand ... And ... Jeff ...

If I were to tell you how much notice those parts of the news get ... The results ... The follow up stories to show it worked because the finders did indeed see the story broadcast on "8 On Your Side" and the other two, otherwise they'd never have known. Jeff, the success rate is very, very high. Up to 97%! Yes, as low as 89% ... But that's still a very high success rate indeed!

{{{{{Moon Beam}}}} Dang, you are smart. Why the heck didn't I think of that? Doh on me. I'm not familiar with the radio stations. Sorry. But, Jeff, please do give your local TV news stations a call to see if they have a portion of their broadcast devoted to causes such as yours. Better yet, please get your Mom to phone them since they take more note from an adult. But! And, yes this is sneaky, have your Mom put you on the phone too just so they can hear your voice. If your news stations do have similar programs like "8 On Your Side," I guarantee you these are the stories they're looking for, hundreds (if not thousands) of people view them, their hearts are warmed, they form search parties you don't even know about until ...

Sweet Jeff, don't give up hope. I fear that you are. Please have your Mom make those calls. Miracles happen and Angels Breathe!

Many Comforting Hugs!!!

Always, Dottie xoxoxox

Posted by: jeff Oct 11 2010, 11:16 AM

dont worry i havnt given up hope. rigth now i kinda feel content:/ i know he is ok and will come back home, im really trying to put faith in god and angels. im still setting traps, and we keep hereing stuff walking around our back pourcha t nigth so we set a trap up their just in case. we also have one back in our woods were the neighbors ahd spotted him. we looked into the tv thing and they dont do it. we also dont have a local rdio station:/ but im positve we will get him back its just going to be a while cause hes ahving fun with another cat probly:) ive been looking not as much as i did the first few days he went missing but were keeping our eyes out and so are our neighbors and the bus driver that goes down our roads(shes a cat lover so thats good) but i let you guys know if anything happens ok. thank you all again:) bless you all

Posted by: jeff Oct 25 2010, 04:05 PM

still nothing new has happend except the otehr day my mom thinks she saw our cat outside but it ran away to quick. we are still trying and hopeing for the best:) thank you all for everything:)

Posted by: moon_beam Oct 27 2010, 02:36 PM

Hi, Jeff, thank you so o o much for the update. Well, at least you know your kitty is still doing okay. Getting glimpses of your kitty helps to know that he's still close by. I hope this does give you some reassurance, Jeff. I hope and pray that one day soon you will be able to hold your kitty again. Please know you and your kitty continue to be in my thoughts and prayers, Jeff.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: Cheryl83 Oct 28 2010, 07:43 AM

Don't give up. Hope you find him smile.gif

Posted by: jeff Nov 6 2010, 11:41 AM

well still nothing yet but i do need help with one big thing happening rigth now. the holidays are coming up and i feel really sad that he wont be around for thanksgiving and christmas(even tho im praying and hoping he will) alos its starting to snow out and its hard not to think that hes cold and wet out their! what can i do to make myself feel alittle better?! im just so messed up i have no idea! please hep, and thank you all for helping me so far

Posted by: moon_beam Nov 6 2010, 03:47 PM

Hi, Jeff, I'm so sorry your precious kitty hasn't come home yet. Are you and your neighbors still seeing him around? One thing for sure about your kitty - - he will go where it's warm and dry, so try not to worry about him being in the rain and snow and cold. Have you tried just putting some of his food outside on the porch like in a pet carrier or dry box of some sort to attract him to come back home? I know you've tried the traps, and I presume you're still calling him and letting him know that he is still wanted back home with you. I know this is so discouraging and upsetting for you. It's just a matter of time, Jeff - - whenever your kitty decides he's had enough of the "wild and free" living. Unfortunately this is something you have no control over.

Jeff, I am sending extra extra thoughts and prayers to you and your precious kitty that he will come back home to you in time for the holidays. Just keep calling him, talking to him when you walk through your property and neighbors as you're looking for him, and be sure to carry something tasty with you so that when you see him you can try to attract him to come close to you for the treat, and then hopefully, you can pick him up and carry him back home.

Please keep us posted as to how things are going, Jeff. You are in my thoughts and prayers every day.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Posted by: jeff Nov 21 2010, 12:38 PM

HES HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OUR KITTY IS HOME AFTER 2 MONTHS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D IM SO HAPPY, he's skin and bones but other than that hes fine! meowing and purring like crazy!!!!!!!!!! its the greatest!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you all for your help, we are so gratfull thank you all again:D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: moon_beam Nov 21 2010, 01:27 PM

Hi, Jeff, just to ditto my response to you in your "He's Home" post. I am so o o o happy for you, dear one. What a wonderful Thanksgiving this is going to be for you and your family. Hopefully your kitty has had enough exploration of the "big wide wild world" and will be content to stay in the comfort of his home and family from now on. So glad I could try to offer you some comfort and encouragement during your time of distress. Now it's time to C E L E B R A T E - - BIG TIME!!

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

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