Where's My Darcey? |
Where's My Darcey? |
Sep 12 2008, 04:58 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 210 Joined: 19-October 06 From: Ireland Member No.: 2,199 |
Darcey is feral, fathered by a wildcat.
She hates to be indoors, refuses to come in and when I bring her inside against her will, she goes insane, hissing and growling and crying for ages until she gets back out. My other cat Sasha comes in throughout the night, and I wanted Darcey to as well. But she refuses. Screaming till she got out. So I had to let her out at nights, cause she's terrified of the indoors and won't settle. Her eyes get round with fright indoors. I don't know why cause I've had her since she was 7 weeks old. I think it's just the wildcat in her. She's just not like other cats, nothing like my other 2 cats. She's different, she's wild, but she's mine and she needs me and she depends on me for food and healthcare and love and someone to brush her coat and tell her she's a beautiful girl. Shes always been fine, shows up for her breakfast in the mornings, and in the evenings for the past few weeks, I've been bringing her in and holding her, stroking her, trying to get her used to coming inside at night. I maybe shouldn't have done that now, cause she didn't show up this morning for her breakfast, and she didn't show up this evening, and I don't know where she is. I have called and called for her, but she is gone. Its been 24 hours since I last saw her. She might be stuck in someone's garage, she has done that before. She has no sense like that. My other cat never gets stuck in garages. I've just sent my fiancé out in the car to check the roads incase she has been run over. It's so unlikely though, cause she never goes near the roads. But it's possible. Sasha has never gone missing in the 6 years I've had her, and Darcey has never gone missing before in her 2 years. I can't even go looking for her myself, and I would look for her all night, but I have to stay here with my baby son. My fiancé has just come home saying there's no sign of her anywhere so I'm sat here, knowing we'll be gone all day tomorrow, as it's my son's first birthday party. I feel really frustrated and irritated, annoyed with myself for forcing her to come indoors more; maybe that's whats driven her away, perhaps she doesn't want to come home anymore now she thinks I'll bring her in. Where's my little cat? I'm very worried. She's only a little cat. Come home to me Darcey. Darcey as a kitten.
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-------------------- My Beloved Bono: This Void is Immeasurable
Born: 25th March 1998 Died: 16th October 2006 My Beautiful Darcey: Come Home to Me Born: 11th August 2006 Disappeared: 11th September 2008 Bono's Webpage: http://www.in-memory-of-pets.com/personalt...te.php?ID=62356 Bono's LS Post: http://lightning-strike.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=3317 The Rainbow Bridge: http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html |
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Sep 12 2008, 05:12 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 635 Joined: 6-September 06 From: texas Member No.: 2,048 |
Gillian,
I'm so sorry you are going through this I know how worried you are. I'm keeping you and Darcey in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted. Darcey baby...go home to your mom. She's terribly worried. -------------------- "You in heaven...be aware. When my day comes I will be there. Then open your gates and you will see....on wings you gave, they'll fly to me"
QUOTE Blessed is he who has earned the love of an old dog. Rescue one, until there are none! |
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Sep 12 2008, 11:24 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 1,153 Joined: 10-January 08 From: Michigan Member No.: 4,239 |
Gillian.............My prayers are with you and Darcey tonight. My wish for you is that by the time you read this, she has returned to your loving caring arms once again. May the strong feeling of the love you have for her guide her home very soon. Comforting hugs to you Gillian, Beth -------------------- Topics that include Goliath are:
Death of my Furry Baby Boy Chihuahua Heartfelt Letter to my Goliath Goliath and Gidget Pics Happy Birthday Goliath Goliath's Blessings Bouncing Baby Browser (Goliath & Gidget's New Baby Brother) Browser Is Missing! Goliath Aloysius 1/25/1997 til 11/6/2007 My Gidgie Girl |
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Sep 13 2008, 03:37 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 210 Joined: 19-October 06 From: Ireland Member No.: 2,199 |
Well, it's 9.30am the next morning and she hasn't shown up. I called and called, but didn't hear the familiar 'miaw'.
My fiancé is off looking for her again. But I'm not sure he'll come home with good news. I have to get everything ready to travel the 80 miles to my family to celebrate my son's birthday today. I don't feel much like celebrating. I didn't sleep much last night ... and when I did go to sleep eventually it was telling myself she would show up in the morning. But she hasn't. We think another cat might have chased her out of her territory and now she's lost and can't get home. I don't know ... All I do know is that there's a possibility I might never see Darcey again, and if I do, she might be dead. -------------------- My Beloved Bono: This Void is Immeasurable
Born: 25th March 1998 Died: 16th October 2006 My Beautiful Darcey: Come Home to Me Born: 11th August 2006 Disappeared: 11th September 2008 Bono's Webpage: http://www.in-memory-of-pets.com/personalt...te.php?ID=62356 Bono's LS Post: http://lightning-strike.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=3317 The Rainbow Bridge: http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html |
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Sep 13 2008, 04:47 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 210 Joined: 19-October 06 From: Ireland Member No.: 2,199 |
My fiancé returned without her. No sign of her at all. So I've phoned my veterinary surgery and the emergency vets and left details, and advertised her on local sites and a newspaper offering reward for her return.
I have to leave for the day now. She's really gone. -------------------- My Beloved Bono: This Void is Immeasurable
Born: 25th March 1998 Died: 16th October 2006 My Beautiful Darcey: Come Home to Me Born: 11th August 2006 Disappeared: 11th September 2008 Bono's Webpage: http://www.in-memory-of-pets.com/personalt...te.php?ID=62356 Bono's LS Post: http://lightning-strike.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=3317 The Rainbow Bridge: http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html |
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Sep 13 2008, 06:08 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 340 Joined: 16-June 07 From: European Union Member No.: 3,125 |
May the strong feeling of the love you have for her guide her home very soon. all my best wishes Eva -------------------- in loving memory of my sweet babycat Felice
+ 8 december 2006 |
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Sep 13 2008, 10:49 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 669 Joined: 8-June 08 From: Lindsay, Oklahoma Member No.: 4,783 |
Don't ever give up hope for Darcey!!!!!!!!!! I had a cat that disappeared twice last year. Both times it was two weeks. I did get her back both times.
Wishing you much luck, hope, and prayer for her safe return. Please keep us posted. Hugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Sep 13 2008, 03:51 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 210 Joined: 19-October 06 From: Ireland Member No.: 2,199 |
It's now nighttime again. She's still not here.
I've checked everywhere, every room in my house, our loft, all our cupboards, behind curtains, under duvets, behind settees, under beds, the washing machine, the tumble drier, everywhere. I've checked the chimney, the dustbins, my shed and garage, my car, everywhere in my gardens ... My fiancé and I have both walked and driven round every part of my neighbourhood, calling and searching. No sign of her. I'm sat here writing out notices on pieces of card to post to my neighbours asking them to check their garages or sheds incase Darcey is trapped inside. I've posted 36 already, but there are many more to get through. I'm also making a list of every veterinary surgery and animal rescue centre in my city for me to ring tomorrow to report my lost cat. I've also reported her as missing to Petlog (her microchip company) Its now been 48 hours. Never has any cat of mine been gone for more than 5 hours, so this is so worrying. Still gone. -------------------- My Beloved Bono: This Void is Immeasurable
Born: 25th March 1998 Died: 16th October 2006 My Beautiful Darcey: Come Home to Me Born: 11th August 2006 Disappeared: 11th September 2008 Bono's Webpage: http://www.in-memory-of-pets.com/personalt...te.php?ID=62356 Bono's LS Post: http://lightning-strike.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=3317 The Rainbow Bridge: http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html |
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Sep 13 2008, 08:31 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 669 Joined: 8-June 08 From: Lindsay, Oklahoma Member No.: 4,783 |
Hang in there!!!! We are all praying for her safe return. Do you have pound people that picks up cats? Was just wondering.
Hope, Hugs, and prayers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Sep 14 2008, 06:15 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 210 Joined: 19-October 06 From: Ireland Member No.: 2,199 |
Hey,
Yes we have lots of animal rescue shelters and veterinary surgeries which pick up stray or lost cats. I've made a list of all of them, and am ringing them all. I'll also ring my local council tomorrow to see if they've picked up Darcey; they have a 'cleansing department' which picks dead animals off the road as well; they don't bother to scan those animals for a microchip, so I'm ringing them tomorrow. Today is sunday, so virtually everywhere is closed. My vets had not registered Darcey's microchip! Even though she was microchipped 2 years ago. So I've been trying to get that sorted. I'm currently making flyers to post in various places. This is a copy of what I've made. Its now been 3 days; I'm so worried now. How did you find your cat in the end? Did she just turn up?
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-------------------- My Beloved Bono: This Void is Immeasurable
Born: 25th March 1998 Died: 16th October 2006 My Beautiful Darcey: Come Home to Me Born: 11th August 2006 Disappeared: 11th September 2008 Bono's Webpage: http://www.in-memory-of-pets.com/personalt...te.php?ID=62356 Bono's LS Post: http://lightning-strike.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=3317 The Rainbow Bridge: http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html |
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Sep 14 2008, 10:57 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 232 Joined: 30-August 06 Member No.: 2,024 |
Oh, Gillian,
I'm so sorry Darcey is missing. I will be Praying for her safe return. Mama Wassi disappeared for over 4 days a couple of years ago. She is strictly an indoor cat but darted out when we opened the door. It stormed for 3 of those nights. We looked everywhere and finally gave up. Then all of a sudden we heard her Siamese yowl. She had found her way back home. I've read so many stories of kitties getting lost for days, weeks, or months. There are so many that do make it back. Your'e listing for her is wonderful with a lot of love in it. It's a real eye catcher so you should have a lot of people looking for her. I'll be checking in for your updates. Don't give up. Michelle -------------------- Nickels a.k.a Pickels
7-6-94 to 8-28-06 I have loved you forever! Nickels story http://lightning-strike.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=4242 |
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Sep 14 2008, 11:44 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 669 Joined: 8-June 08 From: Lindsay, Oklahoma Member No.: 4,783 |
The first time my cat went missing for 2 weeks she was taken by some people in the back of their camper to another town. Took 2 weeks of flyers, ads in papers, checking with the police department, ads on the radio you name it I did it. She was about 30 miles away. The 2nd time she went missing for 2 weeks I still say the people took her, but they say she just wandered up. I went out all hours of day and night, rode my bike, drove my car and all the things as mentioned from the first time. All this time she was only 2 blocks away. 2 BLOCKS AWAY!!!! I had been by that house so many times and I know she would have heard me callng for her. They must have had her inside. I still don't see how she could have wandered and not found her way back. She is an indoor cat 90 percent of the time. 2 years and she never went a stray and then halloween she was gone and turned around thanksgiving she was gone again. Holidays are coming again so it makes me worry.
She is safe and sound right now in the hall on her shelf. Please please don't give up yet!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs and prayers for you and Darcey |
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Sep 14 2008, 11:46 AM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 210 Joined: 19-October 06 From: Ireland Member No.: 2,199 |
I spent 2 hours putting flyers up today, and have some encouraging news as a result.
Someone just phoned me to tell me he saw Darcey yesterday morning about 4 miles from my house. She looked a little lost, but he said it's definitely Darcey he saw. My fiancé has just left to go search the area for her. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS THAT I GET MY LITTLE GIRL BACK. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS PLEASE!!! -------------------- My Beloved Bono: This Void is Immeasurable
Born: 25th March 1998 Died: 16th October 2006 My Beautiful Darcey: Come Home to Me Born: 11th August 2006 Disappeared: 11th September 2008 Bono's Webpage: http://www.in-memory-of-pets.com/personalt...te.php?ID=62356 Bono's LS Post: http://lightning-strike.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=3317 The Rainbow Bridge: http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html |
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Sep 14 2008, 12:39 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 210 Joined: 19-October 06 From: Ireland Member No.: 2,199 |
My fiancé has just come home; he searched the area and called for her ... But he didn't see her ... He's going back out there again with more flyers ...
-------------------- My Beloved Bono: This Void is Immeasurable
Born: 25th March 1998 Died: 16th October 2006 My Beautiful Darcey: Come Home to Me Born: 11th August 2006 Disappeared: 11th September 2008 Bono's Webpage: http://www.in-memory-of-pets.com/personalt...te.php?ID=62356 Bono's LS Post: http://lightning-strike.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=3317 The Rainbow Bridge: http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html |
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Sep 14 2008, 12:47 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 635 Joined: 6-September 06 From: texas Member No.: 2,048 |
Gillian, We are praying like mad for the return of your sweet kitty. Meanwhile our hearts go oout to you...we know ho wrried you must be. Hugs Dayna, Charles and BK., Amos and Birga -------------------- "You in heaven...be aware. When my day comes I will be there. Then open your gates and you will see....on wings you gave, they'll fly to me"
QUOTE Blessed is he who has earned the love of an old dog. Rescue one, until there are none! |
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Sep 14 2008, 01:42 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 1,153 Joined: 10-January 08 From: Michigan Member No.: 4,239 |
My thoughts and prayers have been with you since you first reported Darcey as missing. Positive thoughts and prayers are what I am sending you this day. Never give up. Miracles can happen.
Hugs, Beth -------------------- Topics that include Goliath are:
Death of my Furry Baby Boy Chihuahua Heartfelt Letter to my Goliath Goliath and Gidget Pics Happy Birthday Goliath Goliath's Blessings Bouncing Baby Browser (Goliath & Gidget's New Baby Brother) Browser Is Missing! Goliath Aloysius 1/25/1997 til 11/6/2007 My Gidgie Girl |
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Sep 14 2008, 03:01 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 210 Joined: 19-October 06 From: Ireland Member No.: 2,199 |
My fiancé has returned home without her. No sign of her ... He did put up more flyers in the area where she was spotted yesterday morning, and he put notes though doors to ask people to check their garages or sheds for her ...
3 days ... and still gone. -------------------- My Beloved Bono: This Void is Immeasurable
Born: 25th March 1998 Died: 16th October 2006 My Beautiful Darcey: Come Home to Me Born: 11th August 2006 Disappeared: 11th September 2008 Bono's Webpage: http://www.in-memory-of-pets.com/personalt...te.php?ID=62356 Bono's LS Post: http://lightning-strike.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=3317 The Rainbow Bridge: http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html |
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Sep 14 2008, 03:59 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 669 Joined: 8-June 08 From: Lindsay, Oklahoma Member No.: 4,783 |
So glad you got a good response. Just keep up your hope, but do remember not to just look in that area she may have traveled a little. Sending you strength, even more prayers and lots of hugs!!!!!!!
Keep us updated. |
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Sep 15 2008, 01:25 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 210 Joined: 19-October 06 From: Ireland Member No.: 2,199 |
Darcey has now been missing 4 days.
Today I rang every vet and rescue centre in my city, and left details. I also rang the council ... and got my vet to register Darcey's microchip at long last. My fiancé is currently taking flyers to all the vets I rang, and leaving some in our local supermarkets too. Then later on tonight he's putting up more flyers a bit further afield and searching for her again. I wish I could join him, but I have to stay here and look after our son, which is very frustrating. Today I got a sympathetic call from a woman which was kind of her, but pointless as she hadn't seen Darcey, and a call from a vet who had brought in a tabby matching Darcey's description, however it only had 3 legs, and finally one of the rescue centres told me it had a stray tabby in as well, but it was male ... Still no news of Darcey ... -------------------- My Beloved Bono: This Void is Immeasurable
Born: 25th March 1998 Died: 16th October 2006 My Beautiful Darcey: Come Home to Me Born: 11th August 2006 Disappeared: 11th September 2008 Bono's Webpage: http://www.in-memory-of-pets.com/personalt...te.php?ID=62356 Bono's LS Post: http://lightning-strike.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=3317 The Rainbow Bridge: http://www.indigo.org/rainbowbridge_ver2.html |
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Sep 15 2008, 01:54 PM
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Group: Pet Lovers Posts: 635 Joined: 6-September 06 From: texas Member No.: 2,048 |
Gillian,
I'm so sorry Darcey hasn't turned up yet. I can only imagine how frustrated you are not being able to get out and look yourself, but between the two of you , it sounds like you have all your bases covered. We are still praying for you and Darcey...don't give up hope. Dayna -------------------- "You in heaven...be aware. When my day comes I will be there. Then open your gates and you will see....on wings you gave, they'll fly to me"
QUOTE Blessed is he who has earned the love of an old dog. Rescue one, until there are none! |
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