It's only been a few days, but my gorgeous, big fluffy soppy cat has gone missing. He's a complete wuss and normally only ventures into the garden for half an hour before spending the rest of the day curled up, preferably on someone's lap, inside.
We've searched for hours, posted all over social media, dropped hundreds of leaflets through doors, put up posters. I just can't shake the feeling we're not going to see him again.
I can't stop crying and haven't slept a wink for 3 nights, he would always be there waiting for belly rubs in the morning, dashed to greet you when you returned home, it's just not the same without him.
My Dcs are devastated and I'm really trying to put on a brave face so as not to upset them more, but I'm finding it really hard! Please tell me it gets easier. I've had many cats before who have died from illness, or sadly been run over, but never one that's just disappeared. I think it's the not knowing that's so hard. I'm never getting a pet again, this is far too stressful!