Topic: Cat-sitting - one of the cats is missing! UPDATE - HE'S BACK (Read 7188 times)

maryas · « **Reply #56 on:** September 23, 2008, 20:53:17 PM »

So, where is he now then Gillian? Outside playing, inside getting warm and being fed or has he gone on his tour of the street and teasing you again?

Hope you are both safe and sound.

Mary

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #55 on:** September 22, 2008, 19:36:41 PM »

Quote from: maryas on September 22, 2008, 18:35:40 PM

No, ,not again!

At least you won't be worried this time - he's just playing a game with you in his eyes if you ask me. Little tinker.

Its ok, he was back at tea time - weather's changed a bit here, not so nice today, bit cooler, bit of rain, doesnt take much does it for them to settle in for the winter LOL!

maryas · « **Reply #54 on:** September 22, 2008, 18:35:40 PM »

No, ,not again!

At least you won't be worried this time - he's just playing a game with you in his eyes if you ask me. Little tinker.

Mary

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #53 on:** September 22, 2008, 16:37:56 PM »

Quote from: Susanne (urbantigers) on September 21, 2008, 19:50:35 PM

He looks like he's fallen down a crack in the pavement in that pic

LOL! he does doesnt he?!! - well I think he has disappeared down a crack in the paving - cos he's gone again aaaagghh!!! He's turning my hair grey (well more grey

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maryas · « **Reply #52 on:** September 22, 2008, 10:03:21 AM »

No, not cross eyed - just VERY VERY cheeky.

Love the new photo of him - so cuddly and adorable.

Mary

Mark · « **Reply #51 on:** September 21, 2008, 22:44:22 PM »

Quote from: Gillian (Ambercat) on September 21, 2008, 19:31:43 PM

I don't think he is cross-eyed, think it was just the way he was looking up from the patio, you know, when they get that sort of wild eyed look?

See here - don't think he looks cross eyed does he?

No

ChrisB · « **Reply #50 on:** September 21, 2008, 21:33:13 PM »

He is lovely and so pleased he is back home.

clarenmax · « **Reply #49 on:** September 21, 2008, 21:30:02 PM »

Phew, glad he's back

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #48 on:** September 21, 2008, 19:50:35 PM »

I'm so glad he's back! He does have a naughty look about him

Quote from: Gillian (Ambercat) on September 21, 2008, 14:52:35 PM

He looks like he's fallen down a crack in the pavement in that pic

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #47 on:** September 21, 2008, 19:38:56 PM »

He's just gorgeous. Am pleased he's back

He has the typical naughty B&W look to him.

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #46 on:** September 21, 2008, 19:31:43 PM »

I don't think he is cross-eyed, think it was just the way he was looking up from the patio, you know, when they get that sort of wild eyed look?

See here - don't think he looks cross eyed does he?

alisonandarchie · « **Reply #45 on:** September 21, 2008, 19:28:20 PM »

He is gorgeous, wonder if one of the neighbours borrowed him as he is so lovely

So pleased he is back

maryas · « **Reply #44 on:** September 21, 2008, 18:31:59 PM »

Hm, I too wonder if he looks mischievous because we know he is or because he has that look on his face.

He looks a bit cross eyed to me too Mark, or is that just the way he's looking at you Gillian? Hide and seek on his little mind bless him.

Mary

Mark · « **Reply #43 on:** September 21, 2008, 16:55:18 PM »

Cute

Is he a bit cross eyed?

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #42 on:** September 21, 2008, 15:06:19 PM »

Quote from: Christine (Blip) on September 21, 2008, 14:55:11 PM

I wonder if I just think he looks mischievous because I know what he's like

LOL! he does look mischievous doesnt he?

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #41 on:** September 21, 2008, 14:55:11 PM »

I wonder if I just think he looks mischievous because I know what he's like

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #40 on:** September 21, 2008, 14:52:35 PM »

Just done a lunchtime check - paranoid now!

He was there - here he is, cheeky llittle face peeping at me from the patio step!

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #39 on:** September 21, 2008, 14:43:16 PM »

What a relief

I was very pleased indeed to see the new heading, but not as pleased as you were to write it, I'm sure

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #38 on:** September 21, 2008, 12:05:40 PM »

Brilliant !!!

Little sod's arnt there.....if they only knew what they did to us when they go AWOL

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #37 on:** September 21, 2008, 11:54:46 AM »

Quote from: Ela on September 21, 2008, 11:07:14 AM

What a relief for you, I bet you feel like you are on cloud 9.

Yep, nearly cried with relief when I saw him as a walked through the door!

He had his breakfast, then had a little wash, then he went to bed - I reckon whatever he's been up to he's tired himself out.

The Duchess · « **Reply #36 on:** September 21, 2008, 11:40:13 AM »

to Gillian - you must be so relieved.

Mark · « **Reply #35 on:** September 21, 2008, 11:38:23 AM »

Glad he's back

I assume the flap is now locked?

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #34 on:** September 21, 2008, 11:18:02 AM »

Phew ... what a little tinker. So pleased he is back home.

Ela · « **Reply #33 on:** September 21, 2008, 11:07:14 AM »

What a relief for you, I bet you feel like you are on cloud 9.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #32 on:** September 21, 2008, 11:02:06 AM »

So glad to hear this.

MrsR · « **Reply #31 on:** September 21, 2008, 10:14:21 AM »

Great news sweetie

maryas · « **Reply #30 on:** September 21, 2008, 10:06:57 AM »

:lick:I'm so pleased Gillian. A great weight off your shoulders - when are the owners back? I'd give them a quick call and let them decide if you let him out again!!

Mary

Maddiesmum · « **Reply #29 on:** September 21, 2008, 10:03:53 AM »

Phew - ground him

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #28 on:** September 21, 2008, 10:02:55 AM »

He was there when I went round to feed him this morning - as if he'd never been away.

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #27 on:** September 20, 2008, 18:54:47 PM »

Gillian,
I know you are worried and upset but there was no need to reply to me like that !

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #26 on:** September 20, 2008, 18:50:53 PM »

Quote from: Gillian (Ambercat) on September 20, 2008, 18:27:13 PM

Quote from: Ela on September 20, 2008, 16:49:51 PM
I do think it is OK to leave them at home and have someone come to feed and give them attention as long as they stay in. Otherwise a Cattery.

Quote from: furbabystar (Michelle) on September 20, 2008, 16:46:52 PM
I hadnt liked to say this earlier but now Ela has I agree with what she has said, A cattery is a much safer option when you go on holiday.

Well you know what - I can't see how that helps in this situation do you?!!

It doesnt help this situation but it might help it from happened again !!!!!!!!!!!!!! (see i can use lots of "!" too )

Ela · « **Reply #25 on:** September 20, 2008, 18:46:44 PM »

I suspect that the little one is very close to home and perhaps actually watching you come and go. I have know in some cases like this within an hour or so of the owner returning so does the cat.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #24 on:** September 20, 2008, 18:44:45 PM »

Am sure he will come back Gillian - the woman I foster for has issues with one of her cats when she goes away - and that is with leaving somone in the house, one of her 6 always wanders for days, if not the whole week she is away, and saunters back the day she comes back, so hopefully he will be the same kind of cat, especially if he has done this before to his owners.

maryas · « **Reply #23 on:** September 20, 2008, 18:42:10 PM »

Just caught up on this Gillian.

I pray by now the little terror is back. Sounds to me like he is a bit of a devil. Have you looked after them before? Try not to worry too much becasue as you said their owner did say it had happened a while ago too. Maybe he is in and out the cat flap when you are not there.

At least everyone in the cul de sac will be looking out to see if he is around if you are putting leaflets in their letterboxes.

Good luck.

Mary x

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #22 on:** September 20, 2008, 18:27:13 PM »

Quote from: Ela on September 20, 2008, 16:49:51 PM

I do think it is OK to leave them at home and have someone come to feed and give them attention as long as they stay in. Otherwise a Cattery.

Quote from: furbabystar (Michelle) on September 20, 2008, 16:46:52 PM

I hadnt liked to say this earlier but now Ela has I agree with what she has said, A cattery is a much safer option when you go on holiday.

Well you know what - I can't see how that helps in this situation do you?!!

Ela · « **Reply #21 on:** September 20, 2008, 16:49:51 PM »

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hadnt liked to say this earlier but now Ela has I agree with what she has said, A cattery is a much safer option when you go on holiday.

I do think it is OK to leave them at home and have someone come to feed and give them attention as long as they stay in. Otherwise I would agree a Cattery.

Ela · « **Reply #20 on:** September 20, 2008, 16:47:26 PM »

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Nor am I,

Please don't for one minute think I thought you were.

Michelle (furbabystar) · « **Reply #19 on:** September 20, 2008, 16:46:52 PM »

I hadnt liked to say this earlier but now Ela has I agree with what she has said, A cattery is a much safer option when you go on holiday.

Gillian i really hope this naughty little fella coming home soon, You must be worried sick

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #18 on:** September 20, 2008, 16:45:08 PM »

Quote from: Ela on September 20, 2008, 16:29:58 PM

I am not happy if I don't see a cat twice a day,

Nor am I, and even though these cats have unlimited access, the times I've looked after them before, and even this time, up till Friday morning, they were there for each mealtime morning and evening. Despite being able to go out when they want - they always know when their mealtimes are! Harry is a hunter and he did miss one morning meal once when I looked after him, but was back in for the evening meal.

Anyway I went round at lunctime and still not there, the others all thought it was tea time! I'm going back round for their evening meal in a bit, and will put leaflets through doors.

Quote from: Christine (Blip) on September 20, 2008, 15:39:47 PM

Other neighbours may be able to throw some light on his likely whereabouts?

Immediate neighbour has also just gone on holiday today! But I will knock on doors all round the cul de sac tonight.

Ela · « **Reply #17 on:** September 20, 2008, 16:29:58 PM »

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These cats always have 24/7 access (ranging in age from about 18 months to 17yrs) - they'd go completely stir crazy if kept indoors for a day, never mind the 9 days of this particular holiday!

To be honest with you I don't care if they are used to outside access or not, I am not prepared to put myself through all the worry of searching and searching, been there, done that and it is too much. I need to sleep at night and if a cat is missing there is no way I could. I am not happy if I don't see a cat twice a day, I like to know it is safe and well. Also I have found that even cats who usually have unlimited freedom have all settled down remarkable well and seemed very content when kept in.

If any owner wants them to have outside access while they are away they can find someone else to care for their cats. Also I am constantly receiving calls about lost cats when an owner is away including many where they owner has a friend or relatives to stay.

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