My Bombay kitty ran away today

[orangecrush]

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I wanted to let her go outside and SAFELY enjoy some fresh air and sunshine.

She's been living inside since I found her nearly frozen to death on Christmas Eve.

I put the cat harness on her with some effort (she had never worn it before), a bit of growling, but she seemed to grudgingly accept it.

Took her out on front porch, she seemed ok, then another JACKASS who lives here decided he had to come out on the front porch to stick his nose in

She freaked out at the sight of him (normally she is ok with him), growled and bared teeth, and slipped right out of the harness, clearing the porch rail, and ran full speed for the woods.

Saw her twice in yard, first time she vomited and ran, second time I approached her with can of food, 6 feet away in briars, her pupils were as big as saucers, she listened to me for a minute, growled, and ran.

I've put food out for her, and even put some of her litter out around the porch so she can smell her way home

She seems to be staying near the house

I was planning on getting her spayed this month, should have done it immediately.
There were 4 other cats outside while I was searching for her.

She is not in heat.

It's going to get very cold tonight, and we have assholes gunning ATV's down our dirt road all night.

I feel like shit

[XanaDUer2]

1. Our cat came home

I'm sure she will. I'm sorry

[orangecrush]

2. Thank you

I hope so.

[XanaDUer2]

3. Its a crummy feeling nt

[orangecrush]

4. That close

And I couldn't get her to come to me.

Stupid freaking harness is going in trash.

[WVGal1963]

5. My heart is with you....

And I think it will be okay! You are clearly doing all the right things but I wish I could give you hugs to help with the stress of this! Sweet kitty will show up at your door - - that’s my instinct! Please keep us all posted. I’ll be thinking about you as you wait for your precious little girl to arrive home safe and sound. Take care!

[orangecrush]

10. Thanks for the good vibes

Much appreciated.

[debm55]

6. Orangecrush, leave some food on the porch, if you can. The litter is a good idea. Maybe if you have

a box with a towel or blanket she sleeps on, put on the pourch. It's good she is staying near the house. I am very sorry that this happened to you and your kitty. Please let us know when she returns..
Please don't blame yourself. She loves you and will return.

[orangecrush]

11. Food is out

And there is a large shelter box on the porch.

Thanks!

[captain queeg]

7. Sorry to hear this, but she is probably staying close.

Hopefully she’ll be willing to come home. My ex had a cat that “escaped” when she let it out in the fenced back yard. Of course a 6 ft fence is no real barrier. My son searched the neighborhood for several days. When they were about ready to give up he found her under the next door neighbors place about 50ft away. He seemed to be glad to be found but of course hadn’t come when called.

[orangecrush]

12. Hopefully

Will find her soon.

Thanks!

[CrispyQ]

8. We had a cat in our backyard whose presence was driving my indoor cats crazy.

When my husband stepped out to chase it off one of our cats got out & ran the stranger out of the yard & the followed. He didn't come back. We fretted all night, no kitty. The next morning when we pulled the curtain to the sliding back door open, our bush had grown a black tail. Kitty was sleeping under the bush, sure he was hidden.

Sending positive vibes out into the universe for you & your kitty!

[orangecrush]

13. Thank you

For the vibes.


It just got dark here now

[captain queeg]

28. When I was married my wife went on an overseas field trip (she was a teacher)

The cat took off which wasnt unusual. I knew she’d be broken hearted if the cat wasn’t there when she got home. I was working about 120 miles away and I usually went down on Monday morning and came home Thursday night after staying down there all week, but for a week I came home every night hoping to find the carb finally just before she got back from her trip the cat came home. I was kind of pissed but mostly relieved. The cat pulled that kind of thing all the time but always came home sooner or later.

[Fla Dem]

9. OMG, I feel so sorry for you.

If you have a porch or deck or just somewhere close to the house where you can put her bed, maybe she'll come back to sleep there.

I really hope she realizes how safe and cared for she was and comes home.

[orangecrush]

14. Thanks so much

Food is out, and there is a shelter box on porch.

[Solly Mack]

15. I'm sorry. I hope she comes home soon.

[orangecrush]

16. Thank you.

[sprinkleeninow]

17. She's staying close by. You were 'made' for one another. It's 'beshert'. Destiny.

Ordained. Divine providence.

You two are in my heart of hearts tonite.

Sweet girl, return home to loving care.

🙏🕯

[orangecrush]

20. Thank you!

[debm55]

18. orangecrush, one last thing. Years ago my cat got out of the house. I searched for days looking for

her. After finally giving up, I went to cut some veggies in the yard. There she was looking out the window of my neighbor's shed. I got the key, had to listen to the man's lecture and got my cat.If there are sheds or garages near you, check them out. Best of luck.

[orangecrush]

21. Thanks

Much appreciated

[sprinkleeninow]

19. When you get close enough again, do you have a toy on a string/cord you can

put in front of her and let her follow it to you when you can pick her up?

[orangecrush]

22. She never responded well

To toys, she had lived outside as a stray for most of her life

What I will definitely bring is a towel to avoid getting my arm ripped off if I can pick her up.

[sprinkleeninow]

23. That's a good idea, a towel. If large enough you can make sure it covers her plus saving your body!

I just cried for you both. Don’t feel badly about this. I can't help it. Emotional. But standing and believing for the positive outcome. 🩷🤍🩵

[orangecrush]

25. Thank you

Just looked outside, still no sign

[Ocelot II]

24. Cats don't usually go very far. She's probably hunkered down

pretty close to your house. Have you tried https://lnk.bio/pawboost or your local Nextdoor? I've seen a lot of pets reunited through these websites.

Many years ago our cat slipped out the back door one very cold day in January - it was below zero and there was snow on the ground which was so iced up that we couldn't follow his tracks. I was sure he had frozen to death, but almost a week later he appeared at the back door with a look like, "What's the problem? You got anything to eat?" He was really hungry and had dried leaves in his fur but was none the worse for his experience. Maybe he got stuck in someone's garage; we'll never know. He didn't want to go outside after that, though. Cats are great survivors. Look for her after dark, under porches and shrubbery. She'll turn up!

[orangecrush]

26. Thanks!

[EndlessWire]

27. I hope you got your kitty back.

Many years ago I took in a little kitty who had gotten himself dumped on someone's property. He was so hungry, when he got some wet food he could eat, he couldn't stop talking about it. He was so funny, commenting on every bite. We had a great relationship. He was loving and sweet. He followed my older cat around and imitated him.

One day, he scooted out. I couldn't catch him. I knew where he was hiding in the yard, but he was scared and wouldn't come out to me. I left my back door propped open, and then my inside garage door, but shut the laundry door, in case something terrifying wandered inside.

In the morning, there he was sleeping inside the garage, in front of the window. Boy, was he glad to see me! Just like that very first time when I saved his furry butt! He was a terrific pet, loving and sweet, and I was lucky I got to know him. He didn't exactly make it out again, but I am not sure he even wanted to go out after that.

So, I'm thinking, in case your pet hasn't returned yet, maybe you could leave a door completely open for him. I think the open door would mean safety.