missing cat

[mumsie_wumsie]

I have just done the rounds to make sure all my animals are tucked up for the night. I thought one of the cats was upstairs, keeping out of the way, but have had a look all round the house and he is no where around. He is an old cat, 16 years old, but has been eating and drinking OK. He hasn't wanted to go outside lately but thought it was because its getting a bit chilly. I have a horrible feeling that he has 'gone off'somewhere.like cats do. But perhaps he will turn up in the morning.

[welshlibranr]

Oh bless him!.........hope he turns up in the morning!.........let us know please mumsie.............

[Eve]

Is there no chance he is inside somewhere? Mine have freaked me out before now after I've looked everywhere for them and with all doors and windows shut when they just appear. Hope you find him soon, let us know.

[EvianBaby]

He's probably just enjoying the fresh air. My cat hates being out over night (I don't like leaving him out either) but every now and then he goes for a wonder and doesn't want to come home so I just give up in the end and go to bed. He always seems to make sure he's close by for the next few nights so he doesn't get locked out again.

I'm sure he'll be back and feeling sorry for himself tomorrow.

[wolf63]

When it comes to medication time my Frankie is capable to hiding in the smallest of corners - only to reappear at food time.

I hope that you find your old lad.

[nungate]

One of mine seemed to disappear once - we combed the house but couldn't find her, we even searched outside, even though she had always refused to set a paw out of doors. She turned up in her usual spot on her cushion under the bookshelves. I fervently hope that this is the case for your missing boy, please let us know if her turns up

[mumsie_wumsie]

Thanks Welsh and jenna, I hope he turns up too. I have looked all over the house, in every cupboard, behind furniture etc, but no Woody. :-(

[mumsie_wumsie]

Thanks to you all for your kind thoughts. I will let you know if he is back home in the morning.

[askyourgran]

Have a look outside mumsie, my old cat got into next door's garage, I'd looked all over for him and it was late at night. He was sitting on their car roof looking at me through the garage window. It was too late to knock the neighbours up so I had to leave him until next morning.

[Barmaid]

Cats are simply quite contrary animals. Sometimes they just decide to do something different (I am sure there is an element of devilment that says "I'll make slave suffer for a few hours so she appreciates me even more"). He hasn't wanted to go outside, but perhaps he has just changed his mind. I'm sure there is absolutely nothing to worry about and Woody will be back when he feels good and ready.

[mumsie_wumsie]

I have looked all round outside AYG, been calling him for ages. He just doesn't like being outside,so I am thinking the worst. If he was in the garden somewhere, then I.m sure one of the dogs would have sniffed him out.

[DaisyNonna]

Even when you get old you sometimes want a bit of fun. Hope Woody is doing just that and he comes back to his home in the morning.

[mumsie_wumsie]

Well its the middle of the night and I'm awake, so thought I'd have a look outside again to see if Woody has come home. And, there he was, sitting outside the back door,as if to say" come on mum,its cold out here,let me in". So downstairs I go, Woody lopes in,and he is now tucking in to a bowl of food.Then no doubt he will snuggle down in his bed and sleep.HAPPY ENDING....Thanks to all you lovely people for your kind thoughts... :-)

[mumsie_wumsie]

Just in case you haven't seen my update in the middle of the night......Woody is home!!!!:-)

[mickrog]

so pleased he has returned home.......i love cats....

[wolf63]

I'm glad that your little warrior has returned. He might have to do some extra sleeping today to help him recover from his little adventure.
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:-)

[LoftyLottie]

Ah nice story. Cats can act out of character though as they get really old.
Just the same of humans - dementia can set in and they can get forgetful. Keep as eye on him.

So glad he is safe, mumsie.

x

[nungate]

I've been fretting for a while 'cos I couldn't find out if Woody came home I'm so glad he came home, you must have been so relieved

[boxtops]

Happy ending, mumsie - I'm so glad for you. I wish we'd had the same outcome with our Rover, we never heard of him for definite after he ran off last May - it's been five months now. Hope is fading, but we've not given up yet.