Topic: Lost - my beautiful Buddy - Traumatised but home after 58 days (Read 5933 times)

miriambuddy · « **Reply #153 on:** August 06, 2009, 00:05:28 AM »

No one is nosey!, I am touched by everyone thinking about our little saga!
I got an e-mail tonight and they said when buddy came to their garden today, they didn't have the trap down!, so hopefully that will encourage them to leave it down more often!
They said their own cat has got caught in it twice so I joked to them that at least we know it works!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #152 on:** August 05, 2009, 19:30:03 PM »

Hoping Buddy comes home soon

Bazsmum · « **Reply #151 on:** August 05, 2009, 19:27:21 PM »

Quote from: sheryl on August 04, 2009, 22:29:58 PM

Hi Miriam - Me nosey because I keep checking and checking this thread hoping for good news Hun xxx

My reason for being nosey also!

Still thinking of you both and sending out those positive vibes~~~~~~

Sootyca · « **Reply #150 on:** August 05, 2009, 17:07:48 PM »

May be nice to get them some flowers or wine or something as they seem lovely people.

Topping up the vibes for Buddy to show up again.

Karen

Dawn F · « **Reply #149 on:** August 05, 2009, 10:51:36 AM »

sounds like they are on your side - still keeping fingers crossed for you

miriambuddy · « **Reply #148 on:** August 05, 2009, 10:11:19 AM »

and at the end of the day, this couple held on to my flyer for 7 weeks, they didn't have to do that. I saw so many of my flyers in people's recycling bins, even as litter in the street (all were completely pushed through letter boxes). Off the 500 or so I posted, this one reached a good home. some of my posters were ripped down within a couple of hours of going up.
So even though I have hit another frustrating pillar in my search for Buddy, I am very lucky to have some help from this people. Most people would not have bothered.

Janeyk · « **Reply #147 on:** August 05, 2009, 08:36:32 AM »

Quote from: bonnielass on August 05, 2009, 07:23:10 AM

Topping up those positive vibes for the safe return of Buddy, hope you manage to get him today

and from me too

bonnielass · « **Reply #146 on:** August 05, 2009, 07:23:10 AM »

Topping up those positive vibes for the safe return of Buddy, hope you manage to get him today

miriambuddy · « **Reply #145 on:** August 04, 2009, 22:31:48 PM »

the couple have spoken with their neighbours to keep an eye out. I just don't want to push my luck as I relying on the kindness of strangers. They are really nice folk and have been incredibly helpfull. They are home most of the time so that is a good thing

sheryl · « **Reply #144 on:** August 04, 2009, 22:29:58 PM »

Hi Miriam - Me nosey because I keep checking and checking this thread hoping for good news Hun xxx

trigger · « **Reply #143 on:** August 04, 2009, 22:01:27 PM »

I suppose they are worried their cat will be trapped - though if it were it would probably only be the once

what about the neighbours, Miriam? he won't be confining himself to the one garden, so the trap would be just as likely to catch him in a neighbouring garden, where perhaps there are no other cats

I know I would be quite happy to put a cat trap in my garden for someone, as long as that someone came as soon as the cat was caught - might be worth asking

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #142 on:** August 04, 2009, 21:33:28 PM »

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr it really needs to be down all the time and fully primed with food so he gets used to it..............why cant they just help rather than making life difficult........sorry I would be on the phone all the time!

miriambuddy · « **Reply #141 on:** August 04, 2009, 20:31:17 PM »

Hi guys,
Nosey?, I don't understand?
I dropped off a big bag of food today to the couple and even though they are really nice folk, I feel a bit like I am intruding on their life so I'll wait for them to call me. When I saw the cat last week he didn't look at all unhealthy so he might have a few feeding stations. They can't keep the trap down all the time as they have a 1 year old cat of their own who likes to play in the garden.
So all I can do is wait! CP didn't give me a time limit on how long I could borrow the trap for so that's one good thing.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #140 on:** August 04, 2009, 17:53:27 PM »

Keep checking here in hope of good news!

Dawn F · « **Reply #139 on:** August 04, 2009, 16:33:06 PM »

the weather is horrible as well - hope he gets hungry soon

sheryl · « **Reply #138 on:** August 04, 2009, 16:31:50 PM »

Me being nosey too - the suspense is just tooo much xxx

Still got everything crossed that this is Buddy and he gets his tabby butt into the trap soon xxxx

Bazsmum · « **Reply #137 on:** August 04, 2009, 14:33:48 PM »

Just me being nosey Miriam, hopefully my curiosity will be cured very soon!

custard217 · « **Reply #136 on:** August 03, 2009, 21:34:22 PM »

fingers crossed for you miriam i do hope it is your beloved buddy and he gets in that trap soon!! my thoughts are with you both xx

miriambuddy · « **Reply #135 on:** August 03, 2009, 20:40:08 PM »

me too!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #134 on:** August 03, 2009, 20:31:57 PM »

I do hope he takes the bait

miriambuddy · « **Reply #133 on:** August 03, 2009, 19:36:48 PM »

Good idea, thanks Bazsmum. I did receive the tips to cover the trap with branches/leaves, I just thought I would try one day with it uncovered but his blanket (still unwashed) should be big enough to cover three sides!

Bazsmum · « **Reply #132 on:** August 03, 2009, 19:32:51 PM »

Did you try and conceal the trap with something Miriam? Maybe some of your worn clothing or a fave blanket of his would be good for instance!

miriambuddy · « **Reply #131 on:** August 03, 2009, 19:31:10 PM »

still waiting for the phonecall.........

If no call tonight I'll take round to the lady in the morning lots of packets of food so there is always fresh smelling food in the trap

Tiggy's Mum - Helen · « **Reply #130 on:** August 03, 2009, 14:41:50 PM »

still!

Bazsmum · « **Reply #129 on:** August 03, 2009, 14:40:01 PM »

This is getting exciting Miriam, I bet your tum is doing summersaults! Good Luck again!

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #128 on:** August 03, 2009, 12:41:00 PM »

Sootyca · « **Reply #127 on:** August 03, 2009, 11:31:53 AM »

C'mon Buddy, go in the trap so you can go home.

Karen
x

ginge66 · « **Reply #126 on:** August 03, 2009, 10:28:32 AM »

Good luck

Yvonne · « **Reply #125 on:** August 03, 2009, 10:16:45 AM »

Positive trapping vibes being sent this way

miriambuddy · « **Reply #124 on:** August 03, 2009, 09:45:04 AM »

Thanks guys. The trap is down in the lady's garden and the lady is home, so now just waiting!

Dawn F · « **Reply #123 on:** August 03, 2009, 09:26:52 AM »

hope the sunshine has brought him out for you Miriam!!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #122 on:** August 02, 2009, 23:07:50 PM »

I am really hoping its Budddy and you can trap him

bonnielass · « **Reply #121 on:** August 02, 2009, 21:37:46 PM »

Fingers crossed for tomorrow ,sending lots of positive vibes that it is Buddy and you get him home safe

Janeyk · « **Reply #120 on:** August 02, 2009, 21:08:55 PM »

best of luck for tomorrow I'll be thinking of you

miriambuddy · « **Reply #119 on:** August 02, 2009, 21:07:31 PM »

I'm invited over tomorrow morning, I got the trap and his food all ready. I dusted out of the cupboard the old wheelie trolley that we used to use before they put suitcases on wheels and the trap just fits on so that should make it easier to get it to the house without my hands falling off!
They said the cat is still coming to their garden and has increased his visits since I was there on Thursday. Maybe looking for me.......that would be nice.

I am so both nervous and excited about what may lay ahead.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #118 on:** August 02, 2009, 20:06:50 PM »

Any news?

Sootyca · « **Reply #117 on:** August 02, 2009, 10:48:46 AM »

I have everything crossed for you here, I so hope it is going to be Buddy.

And how lovely that people are still looking out for him.

Here's hoping we have some good news!

Karen
x

bunglycat · « **Reply #116 on:** August 01, 2009, 19:41:06 PM »

Ths may be a silly suggestion -but how about putting some branches and leaves over the top of the trap and sides so it disguises it a bit and he may be more inclined to go in it.
Good luck .

Tiggy's Mum - Helen · « **Reply #115 on:** August 01, 2009, 15:54:25 PM »

miriambuddy · « **Reply #114 on:** August 01, 2009, 15:04:02 PM »

Hi guys, So I've picked up the trap today and it's not too heavy so I'll be able to carry it around to the garden he is going into, it's only about 1/2 a mile a way. I showed the pictures they sent me to my friend who has met Buddy several times and she says it's definately him in their photos, yippee! So now I am just waiting for the callers to get back in touch with me so I can take the trap over there, they said I could, I think they are out today. Hopefully in the next couple of days it will be convenient for them for me to come back round.
fingers crossed xxxxx

Thank you so much for all the positive vibes, I think they are starting to get through

PS, I'm off to Asda now to get some more packets of his favorite food, hopefully it does the trick!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #113 on:** August 01, 2009, 12:01:39 PM »

Come on in Buddy your friend is waiting for you

Bazsmum · « **Reply #112 on:** August 01, 2009, 01:56:46 AM »

Sending positive vibes Miriam for this to be Buddy and for him to go straight into the trap!~~~~~~

If he has a favourite food of the smelly fish variety I would use that, also try to conceal the trap with cardboard or whatever to make it look less menacing to him!

Very best of luck!

sheryl · « **Reply #111 on:** July 31, 2009, 15:20:27 PM »

OMG PLEASE let this cat be Buddy - fingers, toes and everything else crossed - we could all use some good news at the moment xxx

Mark · « **Reply #110 on:** July 31, 2009, 09:25:05 AM »

Just caught up with this Miriam - I have everything crossed for you both

He won't have forgotten you - don't worry

Tiggy's Mum - Helen · « **Reply #109 on:** July 31, 2009, 00:37:25 AM »

This is sounding so promising

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #108 on:** July 30, 2009, 23:38:15 PM »

Just seen this and I do hope its Buddy. He would remember you but his attitude to people will be affected by fending for himself for 7 weeks.

Lots of luck

miriambuddy · « **Reply #107 on:** July 30, 2009, 23:24:22 PM »

Hi everyone,
I've managed to sort out a loan of a trap, my friend will help me collect it on Saturday morning as I don't drive.
The couple said they will keep an eye on him and keep feeding him.

i too also really really hope it is him. My biggest clue is that Buddy has a kink in his fur at the top of his tail and this cat has it also, there are also the identical marking pattern on his fur. If I could pick him up I'd know for sure! Buddy didn't like to be picked up at home anyhow, would always run away, only want a cuddle if he came to me, not if I went to him!

Thanks Dawn for reposting Pink Bear's thread, wouldn't it be great if mine ends the same!

Millys Mum · « **Reply #106 on:** July 30, 2009, 14:44:03 PM »

Fingers crossed for you miriam

They get very spooked being lost and often cant be picked up and boxed like they normally would.

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #105 on:** July 30, 2009, 14:35:16 PM »

If only this is Buddy

Janeyk · « **Reply #104 on:** July 30, 2009, 12:11:40 PM »

Hi Miriam

I've only just seen this and so hope it is your Buddy

he certainly could be showing reluctance because he is cautious.

for you and Buddy xx

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