Cat Drama

[Eve]

Went out the back and could hear awful cat cries like a cat in pain or scared. One of mine in but the other was nowhere to be found and when I called the cat cries just got more frantic.

Pulled on some clothes over my nightie in a panic and was frantically walking round the streets checking the road and under cars, shouting trying to find where she was.

Knocked on a house and ended up trawling round a large overgrown garden with a couple of rather bemused guys and a torch before the shout went up "there's one over here". Heart in mouth moment and chase ensuing...and she's absolutely fine, got her in the house, checked her over and nothing so goodness only knows!

Wondering if it was some kind of cat initiative test or she's been watching too many Hallowe'en shows! Just glad she's ok but I'm not quite sure I am yet!

[firewatch]

cats and pets are worse then kids!glad shes okxx

[EvianBaby]

She was probably having it away with another cat.

[sara3]

didn't you get dressed today either, sis?

;o)

[ladybirder]

Any fireworks been going off to frighten her?

[Eve]

Haha, I'd got in my nightstuff after I got in before doing my washing sis :)

There are fireworks and she's pretty used to them (live near a large park/ethnic/student area so lots of events on with fireworks including festivals like Diwali) but I'm wondering if maybe one landed by her or she was trapped (couldn't see very well in the dark even with a torch and was pretty overgrown) but managed to get free or she came across an urban fox or something.

[WatTyler]

// Fireworks are not animal-friendly. Invariably, when communities celebrate with fireworks, local shelters and other animal aid organizations are overwhelmed by the "fallout," which manifests in an increased number of stray animals and reports of injuries and trauma to animals. Those animals who are reunited with their families must consider themselves fortunate. Many injured or terrorized animals run away from their homes to escape the traumatizing detonations of fireworks. Some are hit by cars and injured or killed, some are maimed for life, while others are never recovered alive.

Firework explosions can produce a blind panic in animals that can lead to serious injury, deep-rooted, debilitating fears, or even death. This is, in part, because the events do not last long enough for animals to become accustomed to the explosions. Moreover, the ears of most animals are considerably more sensitive than the human ear. Therefore, the explosion of a firework (which can emit sounds of up to 190 decibels, a full 110 to 115 decibels higher than the 75- to 80-decibel range, where damage to the human ear begins) not only is proportionately more disturbing to an animal, it can also affect an animal's acute sense of hearing. And animals who are too close to firework explosions often suffer significant burns and eye damage. Fireworks generate a noise level higher than the noise from gunshots (140 decibels) and low-level flying jets (100 decibels). Irreversible ear damage, such as tinnitus and loss of hearing in humans starts at the 80-decibel range //

[wolf63]

I was sleeping one night and heard a terrible banging from downstairs - then a cat crying in distress. It sounded like a rampaging burglar trying to kill both the cats.

I toddled off down the stairs and went into the living room. Frankie and Merlin were just sitting in the middle of the floor, innocently looking at me. Nothing was out of place and they were unhurt. I wonder if it was this time of the year too.

Just as well the young lady was well - but when they cry out all your maternal stuff starts coursing through your veins .... or something like that.

[Eve]

Thanks Wat. I am a fair way away from where any fireworks are held in the park (it's big) and where they go wandering. I've never seen them go anywhere near the park itself and fireworks and such tend to be held right over the other side. I can't control random ones being set off by the public though. I could hear some in the distance tonight but not near enough to see.

They keep us on our toes don't they Wolf! I was frantic earlier, was awful hearing her cry and not being able to find her initially. Just glad she's home safe and well now.

[twinny-15]

Glad she is ok but has she been spayed? Hope so or you may soon find out the reason for her not responding to your calls!!

[Eve]

Oh yes, both of them were done. They are both rescue cats and had already been sorted when I rescued them from the home, I'd have had them done myself had they not been.