I Don't Know What To Do

I'm a 15 year old girl.

My 1 year old male kitten Franz went missing 3 nights ago and we haven't seen him since. I just wish i knew what had happened to him - we think he has been attacked and killed by foxes, as we've got a colony of foxes right at the bottom of our garden.

Not knowing is so horrible and I just want to know he isn't starving or suffering - I almost wish he were dead and we knew for sure.

I thought I had come to terms with his death, but then I read an article which says he may still be alive and lost someplace. But I just don't want any more fruitless searching. We've put up posters everywhere, and posted flyers, and I just want him back.

I 've been treating it like he is dead, which is easier. But these articles keep telling me to keep searching and keep hoping, but I don't want to be disappointed and hurting any more.

PLease, what should I do?