Bennett Is Back!, Update: back after 8 weeks! Options

[paris]

He's back!!!!


Last evening I exhausted myself posting flyers around town, went to bed. At 1:00 in the morning my husband woke me up "the cat's back!" I was in a sleep stage, but bolted down the stairs, ran in the kitchen and there was Bennett! I had had a few dreams about him being back, the type of dreams that are so real, and I thought I was dreaming.

He was gone a total of eight weeks. He looked fine, no scratches or fight marks, and a bit on the thin side but not at all emaciated. He went somewhere far away, travelled many miles, and fended for himself, found his way back. And that includes crossing streets and woodlands that have coyotes, fisher cats, and dogs. He was not frightened or anything, just a bit on the hungry side.

Kim, cats are extremely crafty and know how to survive. I was told that he was killed by a predator, or chased out of his territory and was wandering lost. He was not lost, nor found. He came back. I am still hopeful that Twtichet will return.

Barb, Toonie, and all the others, your supportive words helped me get through the days. Thank you all.

This has been a horrible experience for me, and I thank God that Bennett came back. I bought two collars with ID tags (he's got one on now) and will never go out without one. I am sure if someone saw him they would think he is just some stray or one of a thousand other tabby cats. At least with the collar/ID people can know this is someone's cat.

I still have to digest the situation.

[John B]

Hey Paris,
I'm so glad I logged on this morning! I'm so happy for you. I'm so glad that Bennet is back! I had a feeling he would come back. this really is great.

I think Barb gave some great common sense tips for you to think about and seriously consider doing.

And Kim, don't you give up either. There is still hope for Twitch. I have a friend who found a friendly black cat in Delaware. It seemed to be content with him in his home for the longest time, but one night it just zipped out of the house into the night never to be seen again. I'm sorry for him, but I'm thinking now that maybe the cat suddenly remembered that he had a family somewhere who cared about him, and needed to get back. Maybe Twitch is in the same cir%%stance...just waiting for his opportunity to escape and get home to you. I'm praying for you and hoping for the best!

Take care
John B