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I've lost my cat

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jinxediam · 09/01/2011 21:54

Can't believe it- he's only been going out for a few weeks and now hasnt come back. I have searched the neighbourhood, made posters, knocked on doors and now feel totally useless. have spent weekend in tears :-( hes microchipped and wears a collar tho he is only 8 months old. Anyone have any other ideas what I can do? Feel devatated

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DooinMeCleanin · 09/01/2011 21:55

How long has been gone? It's not unusual for cats to wander for a few days, even weeks sometimes.

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jinxediam · 09/01/2011 21:57

Since Friday. he's only been going out for the last few weeks tho and is never usually out for long

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DooinMeCleanin · 09/01/2011 21:57

Also call all vets in your area. Many of them keep lists of missing cats. Call RSPCA who also keep a list of missing pets. Advert in local paper. Call the council and any animal shelters you have in your area. Put posters up in pet shops.

Goblinchild · 09/01/2011 21:58

Is he neutered?
Toms do love to wander, moreso if they are entire.

DooinMeCleanin · 09/01/2011 21:58

He will most likely come back just fine on his own. Keep in until he is neutered though. Toms often wander further and get lost of they are looking for a mate.

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jinxediam · 09/01/2011 21:59

thats a good idea- will ring the vets/shelters in the morning. Would never have thought of putting an advert in the paper tho- under what section? surely tho if he was handed in he would be scanned for a microchip?

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jinxediam · 09/01/2011 22:00

he is neutered and vaccinated. Hes so little tho I can't believe he's been out all weekend

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sharbie · 09/01/2011 22:02

found mine under floorboards last night and didn't even know he was missing.
they get everywhere - keep looking/phoning and good luck.

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jinxediam · 09/01/2011 22:03

its been chucking it down here and is now freezing cold! Poor little thing's going to freeze if he's still out there. I just wish I knew where he was. Surely someone would have taken him in if they saw a lost cat?

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DooinMeCleanin · 09/01/2011 22:04

Someone may have found him, but not thought to take him to be scanned. Or may know what area he is in but don't realise he is missing.

Our local paper has a lost and found pets section.

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jinxediam · 09/01/2011 22:05

He's about 8 months but still quite little IYKWIM. I put a (quick release) collar on him as I was worried that he might get lost. I have lost a cat before and I guess that's why I cant help but feel he's never coming back.

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jinxediam · 09/01/2011 22:07

Thats a good idea thanks- i'll add that to my list tomorrow. I really hope he has been found-the thought that he's wandering around cold and hungry is just too awful. He's my DS's favourite cat and a real character.

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thirtysomething · 09/01/2011 22:14

Having found two cats over the years and gone to great lengths to see if anyone was looking for them via posters, messages at the vet's etc, I second all the advice given on here. Neither of these cats was microchipped though and neither were claimed, so have added to our cat clan....
Also, if yours was insured or registered with the microchip company they will help you advertise his disappearance.
I texted everyone I knew as well and asked them to look out for missing cat posters - helped me to rule out a few missing cats in the local area.
Don't give up; someone is no doubt giving him something to eat and cats often wander for a few days. Paws crossed he will come home very soon xx

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jinxediam · 09/01/2011 22:21

Thanks so much for the kind words and advice- I will do this tomorrow. God I really hope he's been found/fed. I will text all the mums I know around here- its such a small community someone must know something!!

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sharbie · 11/01/2011 18:29

any news op ??

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jinxediam · 12/01/2011 15:44

nope not one reply! really depressing

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jinxediam · 13/01/2011 19:11

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hadacallearlieradhewastrappedbetweeashedadafese

arghthiskeypadisruied!!

atleastheshomeow_amazig!

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ohsohappy!

shameieedaewlaptoptho_!!!

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GRW · 13/01/2011 19:38

That's wonderful news and I hope he's okay.

BendyBob · 13/01/2011 19:47

Oh that's great!! You must be so so relieved. I hope he's ok.

Our cats are v young too and mean the world to us. One went missing for a night a few months back and I was worried sick. You feel so helpless. I was wandering round the neighbourhood shouting and banging his dish Lord knows how mad I must've looked

I really wish someone would invent a microchip for pets that you can track.

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jinxediam · 13/01/2011 21:54

ihadthesamethoughtaboutamicrochipcollar!maybeweshouldgoitobusiessadearourselvesourfortue!!!

soooogladhesback.ever_expected_this_to_have_a-Happyedig_lol.

shameaboutthisdarcomputer_tho!!!!!

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sharbie · 14/01/2011 00:20

yay

pinkhebe · 15/01/2011 12:23

IAmReallyFabNow · 20/01/2011 17:35

Great news .

Jynxed · 24/01/2011 23:21

So pleased you had a happy ending. My kitten somehow got out of the house yesterday and was lost for 24 hours. I couldn't concentrate on anything until she was found, and was am so happy to have her back!

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