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New cat has been gone for 10hours

119 replies

ChorserSaucer · 09/02/2023 20:42

We adopted a cat 3 weeks ago after losing our previous kitty.

The new cat is a curious 2 year old who settled in with us super quickly. We started letting her out each day this week to explore the garden.

She was last seen today about 10:30am inside my neighbours house. Seen again by the same neighbour in her garden around 2pm.

I’ve left the back door open all day and have been around the block calling for her & shaking her dreamies bag frequently through the day and in to the evening. No luck so far (but I’ve attracted 3 other cats)! I’ve also put her litter tray outside and sprinkled some of the litter by our back gate (luckily she had just used it before heading out so it was nice and stinky).

Any further tips to get her back?

She’s microchipped but her collar came off in the neighbour’s house. I’m concerned by this as she mistakingly had her ear cut by vets when rescued to identify her as a feral cat even though she’s not feral.

Any reassurance greatly welcomed!

OP posts:
Nimbostratus100 · 16/02/2023 20:55

is she hungry?

Turtles4543 · 16/02/2023 20:58

So pleased for you 😊

Crazycatlady202020 · 16/02/2023 21:09

I am so pleased that she is home x

ChorserSaucer · 16/02/2023 21:16

She must have hitched a ride! Delivery van perhaps?

She was super hungry! She’s normally a grazer but she gobbled up a whole packet of food in one go plus a good amount of crunchies too!

The person who found her heard a rustle in the basement of his work and out she popped. His friend recognised the cat from Facebook lost and found groups. So thankful!

OP posts:
OldSpeclkledHen · 16/02/2023 21:35

Ahh brilliant news! X

xsquared · 16/02/2023 21:41

Fantastic news! What a relief.

Floralnomad · 16/02/2023 21:51

congratulations @ChorserSaucer , lucky you’ve found her as she had got so far away .

OnTheBoardwalk · 16/02/2023 21:56

Just seen this thread fantastic news. Shows the power of getting them chipped

i was going to suggest as you already did fliers with the neighbours but 20 miles! That’s some trip

MyCatsSlave · 16/02/2023 22:06

That’s wonderful news, I’m so pleased for you 😸

ItsTheEndOfTheWorld · 16/02/2023 23:05

Fantastic news I've been keeping the thread open and refreshing every evening in the hopes of a happy ending 😍

MyOldFriendTime · 16/02/2023 23:05

Yay 🥳
I trust she's now under house arrest?

EmmaEmerald · 16/02/2023 23:09

Oh I'm so glad!

I have heard about cats travelling 30 miles, registered in their trackers. You might have one of those adventurers on your hands.

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 16/02/2023 23:10

Very happy for you, been following your thread.
Always good to hear when a wandering cat gets back home. 👍

ponygirlcurtis · 16/02/2023 23:11

Brilliant news. So pleased for you. 😊

Nsky62 · 16/02/2023 23:18

How lovely 😊
enjoy her xx

Coffeepot72 · 16/02/2023 23:21

Amazing news! Is she grounded??

3kidsaremorethanenough · 16/02/2023 23:27

So happy the little wanderer is home safe....now an obligatory picture please Smile 🐈

catandcoffee · 16/02/2023 23:35

Great news for you and her.

Starlitexpress · 16/02/2023 23:39

I am so pleased for both of you, what a relief, the joy must be overwhelming.....if only they could talk!

Swannning · 16/02/2023 23:51

That's wonderful news. Delighted for you

Purpleknickers · 17/02/2023 01:22

Absolutely thrilled for you … what an adventure she had

Beeswood · 17/02/2023 01:42

So happy for you and puss! Please give her a {{{hug}}} from me!

peoplearepeople · 17/02/2023 01:44

So happy for you op! 20 miles is amazing. What a little rascal! I'm so glad this had a lovely ending.

ilovesooty · 17/02/2023 03:17

I'm so glad she's home!

PuttingOnTheKitsch · 17/02/2023 08:35

That is fantastic news! You must be so, so happy!