My beautiful cat Dharma somehow got out of the house 3 days ago and I haven't seen her since. I'm devistated.

I feel your pain, I sure hope she comes home soon.

River

evenealy (imported) wrote: Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:31 am My beautiful cat Dharma somehow got out of the house 3 days ago and I haven't seen her since. I'm devistated.

This is the season cats like to party at night, even the neutered ones.

Usually back in days, sometimes longer.

In my neighborhood I have seen three unrelated cats just commune on a hill.

Like hanging out.

Good Luck to you and kitty. No reassurance like reappearance.

Moi

evenealy (imported) wrote: Mon Apr 18, 2011 6:31 am My beautiful cat Dharma somehow got out of the house 3 days ago and I haven't seen her since. I'm devistated.

Did the cat come back?

Someone is probably missing this cat, although the kitty is looking quite good after its' ordeal, with a new staff!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_upshot/20 ... dog-paddle

"...Workers on the island have apparently taken quite a shine to the mysterious cat. Elizabeth Rapuano, the park's director of marketing and communications, remarked that staff members have taken to feeding the cat cans of tuna. And while the brave calico appears to be in fine shape, she will be taken to a vet just to be sure...."

Hope the same is true for Orange Kitty who has not shown up for three days. Each day I was exploring closer and closer contact and to wrestle it with a tail pull, pet, stroke as it went on its side curled up with the upper front paw covering the face. Obviously enjoying it. I usually try to know how far I can wrestle a cat and make sure it is not one of those after "pleasure" scratches or bites hard. I did not push Orange Kitty's tolerance as I came out unscathed and those who know how to be "rough" with a kitty know they can really enjoy it as opposed to only light petting. Orange Kitty even got to come in the house the last night, ate a few bites inside then decided it preferred to go back outside. Hopefully lots of rodents or another feeder. Hard not to miss them.

The sad sight of a juvenile raccoon in the late morning, with a scab where the tail should be and some wounds to the hairless back of the neck was saddening and reminds us, Nature can be so cruel. Or such a bitch.

Hope it was not connected to Orange Kitty's health.

Raccoons in daylight are a rare sighting.

What say River, a sign?

Moi

Did the cat come back?

Moi

yes my cat showed up 2 days ago. We spent the next day cuddling and eating

I am happy to hear your best friend has returned.

I got sick earlier this evening and went to bed, Rupert knew this and snuggled up next to me, after a 3 hour nap I woke back up feeling much better and Rupert wanted to be in my arms, purring which he does not normally do, at least not very loud, he was worried about me. Cats and dogs both express themselves ways that cannot be truly be measured.

River

Orange Kitty appeared tonight. YEA First in the wrong yard for feeding, refused to acknowledge calling and finally found him in his "feed me" bed.

Acting scardy kitty again, looks healthy, must have other food options.

Black Kitty didn't catch any rodents today so took down a bird. Hardly a feather remained.

Moi

Years ago I was living in the place where I still am now. One day this young cat decides to move in. I guess she was still a kitten. However she was a really good cat since she would allow me to stay there even though this was her God-given place. The agreement was that I was allowed to stay in her place since I did have all my clothes and stuff already there for as long as I would feed her, pay the lot rent, and keep her warm on some cold nights. So I guess I'm lucky that I have a cat that lets me stay in the place that I want to live at.

I know just what you mean, for a month before the move he knew something was not right and he was not happy about it, we have been here sense the first of the month and he already is starting to adjust, I think he likes the place. his cat tree is at the front bay window, he loves to sit there and watch everything that is going on.

River

Further Tails of the Orange Kitty

Orange Kitty now has a cycle I have observed a few times.

Shows up and eats a reasonable amount and leaves allowing no contact.

After a few days, shows up boldly sitting at front door and accepting social contact as mentioned, eats lightly.

Disappears for a couple days.

Begin cycle.

Ideas? How to make a social kitty.

Moi