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Atman

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163. I understand, but...

Wed Feb 13, 2013, 08:06 AM

Feb 2013

Cato is a "reformed" feral cat. He was found shivering under my porch about 6 years ago. He's adapted well to inside living, but still has his wild side. He likes to spend the night out, then come in sleep all day. It's pointless trying to keep him in...he starts causing trouble.

That said, two of the others rescued from the same batch are perfectly content to live the indoor life. At the most, they'll step out onto the front porch for a second, then freak out at the slightest sound and run back inside.

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My all-white cat has been out in the blizzard, can't find him! [View all] Atman Feb 2013 OP

Oh dear! Hopefully kitteh will show up soon! GreenPartyVoter Feb 2013 #1

I'm assuming he normally finds his way home alright? Fresh_Start Feb 2013 #2

He might have found a place to hide out of the weather and will emerge Cleita Feb 2013 #3

Years ago, my cat hid in a storm drain. PADemD Feb 2013 #56

I'm so happy your story has a happy ending. Cleita Feb 2013 #57

That's awful. So sorry. Recursion Feb 2013 #4

He may have found a place to hunker down. Wait Wut Feb 2013 #5

I am so sorry, sending prayers sasha031 Feb 2013 #6

Can you put food outside in case it lost the scent to get home? flamingdem Feb 2013 #7

I think he has a second family Atman Feb 2013 #12

We found out about that with a couple ferels we feed... Historic NY Feb 2013 #61

there are cats in my neighborhood that do the same thing dlwickham Feb 2013 #111

If anyone saw him, they would take him in for the night 2pooped2pop Feb 2013 #80

My cat had at least one other family. He'd roam the neighborhood, visiting, and mooching off people. whathehell Feb 2013 #131

hopefully he's holed up somewhere snug.... mike_c Feb 2013 #8

Just leave a bottle of Jack on the porch. He'll be fine. Buzz Clik Feb 2013 #9

That'll keep them warm! Cooley Hurd Feb 2013 #24

K&R Cleita Feb 2013 #10

I hope he comes home soon. If there's snow, he might be nice and snug in a cave. hedgehog Feb 2013 #11

I hope he comes back to you safely. Sleep by the closest window the door if you can. Catherina Feb 2013 #13

Cats are survivors.. I bet he finds a warm place to ride it out. tridim Feb 2013 #14

absolutely, they hang out under a bush near a house foundation or chimney. KittyWampus Feb 2013 #36

Lost a white dog in same conditions years ago elfin Feb 2013 #15

my kits and I are saying prayers for his safe return. like other posters, I am guessing he has niyad Feb 2013 #16

Message auto-removed KracevayaKoshka Feb 2013 #17

I was about to say that! Canuckistanian Feb 2013 #30

Message auto-removed KracevayaKoshka Feb 2013 #34

I hope he's OK Kber Feb 2013 #18

Cats don't like 'wet' and their smarter than ya think...... wandy Feb 2013 #19

Oh, yes. Cleita Feb 2013 #27

I'm dating my self. Back in the 'old' days cars didn't have full front wheel wells.. wandy Feb 2013 #37

Fingers crossed for you and your feline friend. PETRUS Feb 2013 #20

He must have found shelter pitbullgirl1965 Feb 2013 #21

Try not to worry too much, Atman! Sissyk Feb 2013 #22

Oh dear warrior1 Feb 2013 #23

Cats are survivors. StarryNite Feb 2013 #25

Sending heavy-duty vibes for Atman's cat johnnyreb Feb 2013 #26

+1 NutmegYankee Feb 2013 #31

Can Haz Shelter. nt Xipe Totec Feb 2013 #28

Hugs nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #29

He's probably holed up under somebody's porch or some such place. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2013 #32

I hope you find him! abelenkpe Feb 2013 #33

I hope he shows up soon.... midnight Feb 2013 #35

He's a rescued feral cat, so he's got skills. Atman Feb 2013 #38

I hope you find him. It takes LESS to kill freeze a small animal than a human. Honeycombe8 Feb 2013 #59

I hope you find him. RedCappedBandit Feb 2013 #39

Atman: Keep positive thoughts...cats are remarkable. snappyturtle Feb 2013 #51

I have a suggestion. raging moderate Feb 2013 #40

I saw an awesome shelter idea on FB Atman Feb 2013 #41

Are you going to do that? I made a winter shelter for a rabbit, and it worked. Honeycombe8 Feb 2013 #60

Welcome to DU, raging moderate! calimary Feb 2013 #63

Do you know where the second home is? Phone them, maybe? freshwest Feb 2013 #42

Oh, damn! Sending you and your kitty well wishes!! Solly Mack Feb 2013 #43

I would be freaking out, good luck with your kitty! One thought.... Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #44

Hope he turns up soon. Louisiana1976 Feb 2013 #45

Look under front and back stoops or porches. Anything with cover from the snow. applegrove Feb 2013 #46

(((vibes))) for your kitteh. Brigid Feb 2013 #47

I hope he comes home soon...and..what is it with our white kitties and their wanderlust. ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #48

If it's any consolation I have been a second home to many cats... Kalidurga Feb 2013 #49

+1 Kitty go home. Liberal_in_LA Feb 2013 #50

A cat usually stays within 200 feet of its "home." jerseyjack Feb 2013 #52

When Bella "accidentally" (by design) gets out she cries like a kitten-- ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #67

Poor guy. bklyncowgirl Feb 2013 #53

I clicked this thread hoping for a cute kitty in the snow pic FreeBC Feb 2013 #54

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Feb 2013 #55

I hope you find your cat soon. PADemD Feb 2013 #58

White Cat Walking on a Snow Bank FarCenter Feb 2013 #62

Wow, that was really profound... 2naSalit Feb 2013 #77

Joining others in sending good thoughts for kitty... OneGrassRoot Feb 2013 #83

Sorry to hear about your kitty TuxedoKat Feb 2013 #64

Kitties are very capable on their own Zax2me Feb 2013 #65

Do you have a bag of kitty kibbles or treats you can shake outside? R B Garr Feb 2013 #66

Hugs Atman, I know how worried you must arthritisR_US Feb 2013 #68

I'm sure you know Timbuk3 Feb 2013 #69

Atman. Have you found your kitty yet? n/t Cleita Feb 2013 #70

Sadly, no, he hasn't turned up yet. Atman Feb 2013 #71

I'm so sorry. eom Cleita Feb 2013 #72

Someone may have taken him in erinlough Feb 2013 #73

I'm sorry he's still missing. Lone_Star_Dem Feb 2013 #74

Checking in, hoping your kitty is back home! Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #75

Look under the porch/deck/what-have-you. nt MADem Feb 2013 #76

Sending good thoughts for you and kitteh. TDale313 Feb 2013 #78

He's just enjoying the "unique" conditions. Don't worry jazzimov Feb 2013 #79

Sorry to hear about your cat, hope you find him soon or akbacchus_BC Feb 2013 #81

I suspect he'll be fine! Ian Iam Feb 2013 #82

Has your kitty come home yet? GObamaGO Feb 2013 #84

Hope your cat comes home soon !!!! steve2470 Feb 2013 #85

KICK! Have you found your kitty? Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #86

Still no Cato. Atman Feb 2013 #87

Continued good vibes for Cato and you... OneGrassRoot Feb 2013 #88

Thank you...all of you! Atman Feb 2013 #89

Oh no! PeaceNikki Feb 2013 #90

Wow, I'd hoped he would be home. Still, it doesn't mean anything. Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #91

CATO CAME HOME! Atman Feb 2013 #92

Very good news kenny blankenship Feb 2013 #93

Oh geez I am SO happy for you both flamingdem Feb 2013 #94

Yay... RudynJack Feb 2013 #95

Same here! narnian60 Feb 2013 #103

So glad to hear that RedCappedBandit Feb 2013 #96

Very happy to hear that! n/t Moses2SandyKoufax Feb 2013 #97

YAY CATO! annabanana Feb 2013 #98

Good News, Everyone! RandiFan1290 Feb 2013 #99

Yay! I missed the part about his being gone last week renate Feb 2013 #100

woohoo! PETRUS Feb 2013 #101

Good to hear, Atman. n/t DisgustipatedinCA Feb 2013 #102

yay great news, I'm sure you two are very happy to see each other nt steve2470 Feb 2013 #104

So, so happy to hear this! TDale313 Feb 2013 #105

Hip-Hip Hurrah!!! FarPoint Feb 2013 #106

So glad. Please crack open a can of tuna for the little adventurer. :-) KittyWampus Feb 2013 #107

Great news, thanks for the update!! Cal Carpenter Feb 2013 #108

So happy to hear!! Sancho Feb 2013 #109

Cheering! kiva Feb 2013 #110

Awesome! missingthebigdog Feb 2013 #112

Fantastic news! GObamaGO Feb 2013 #113

Welcome home Cato! Raine1967 Feb 2013 #114

Oh wow, that is so wonderful to hear! Thanks arthritisR_US Feb 2013 #116

Good news nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #117

Awwww - wonderful news. I hope you two have a good long snuggle. myrna minx Feb 2013 #118

Glad your kitty came home safely! LeftInTX Feb 2013 #119

yay! Liberal_in_LA Feb 2013 #121

Please post pics!!! slackmaster Feb 2013 #122

YEAH! So glad to hear - lynne Feb 2013 #123

Yippee! MissB Feb 2013 #126

Yay!! The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2013 #128

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Feb 2013 #130

So happy this had a happy ending. Cleita Feb 2013 #132

Wonderful! erinlough Feb 2013 #133

Thank goodness! LittleBlue Feb 2013 #134

Oh that is good news ThomThom Feb 2013 #135

Yay! It's always nice to hear good news. GoCubsGo Feb 2013 #136

Yayyyyy! kentauros Feb 2013 #138

Glad To Hear It, Sir The Magistrate Feb 2013 #140

Great News!!! GoneOffShore Feb 2013 #141

I have been waiting to hear this good news! redwitch Feb 2013 #142

YAY!! Cats are very good at self-preservation. Zoeisright Feb 2013 #145

Very happy to hear OwnedByCats Feb 2013 #146

So happy for you! roody Feb 2013 #147

I am so glad he came home! Bryn Feb 2013 #148

So glad he found his way home! n/t ljm2002 Feb 2013 #150

I love happy endings warrior1 Feb 2013 #151

WHAT GOOD NEWS! I'm so happy for you both! (Don't let him out again, no matter how much he begs.... Honeycombe8 Feb 2013 #152

YAY!!! TuxedoKat Feb 2013 #153

So happy to hear Cato came back LoveMyCali Feb 2013 #156

Best news of the day mrs_p Feb 2013 #157

Really??? THAT'S GREAT!!!!!! What a relief! calimary Feb 2013 #158

excellent backwoodsbob Feb 2013 #159

Yay! sakabatou Feb 2013 #161

Yay! gollygee Feb 2013 #164

Yay!! stuntcat Feb 2013 #165

Am so happy that Cato came home. Our Teddy, rescued dog akbacchus_BC Feb 2013 #167

So, now that the news is good, gotta ask - kiva Feb 2013 #115

It's actually K2... Atman Feb 2013 #137

Thanks, kiva Feb 2013 #144

So happy to hear that your kitty is safe and sound Danmel Feb 2013 #120

Such good news! Iwillnevergiveup Feb 2013 #124

Don't despair just yet Ian Iam Feb 2013 #125

The cat is already back! lol :) darkangel218 Feb 2013 #129

YAY Cato!!!! johnnyreb Feb 2013 #127

AWESOME NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!! Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #139

When he calms down, can you get a picture of him and share it with DU? bullwinkle428 Feb 2013 #143

A lot of people worried about that poor kitty Generic Other Feb 2013 #149

I thought he may have been done for. I wonder where he found to stay safe... Honeycombe8 Feb 2013 #154

Wonderful news ... DakotaLady Feb 2013 #155

I'm sorry, I have to get my nurse on and ask you to not let him outside anymore Care Acutely Feb 2013 #160

I understand, but... Atman Feb 2013 #163

LOL Timbuk3 Feb 2013 #168

Someone might have said so.. werknotgoin2takeit Feb 2013 #162

YES! Good cat Cato! So relieved. nt snappyturtle Feb 2013 #166