la di dah Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 Something had a bite of the food I left on the veranda but there are other cats around.No sign of Nimbus. Grue is confused.It has been pouring rain continually since yesterday so I'm hoping he's not in a storm drain (I did check all the ones on the block before the rain) and just sheltering somewhere but I had really hoped he'd be by the back door.My partner is really trying not to be mad at me but loves this cat and can't believe this has happened at all or right now with everything we have going on. And it's not really like he even really ran away. I literally shut him outside for the night.We were talking the other day about how sweet he was and how he just bumbles around loving everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ker Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 LDD is he friendly with others? Likely to go to people for help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la di dah Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 He's incredibly friendly to women especially indoors, like won't stop headbutting visiting nurses etc. But I don't know what he'd do outside.It rained and rained today.I've talked to more neighbours.Postering tomorrow. No point postering in pouring rain. The local pound is taking no cat surrenders but I'm going to call all the local vets tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbean Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 La di dah when I had a cat and it was pouring with rain he would usually not come inside until it stopped. And he would arrive perfectly dry and almost toasty, as if he'd been sitting in front of a fireplace warming his paws. If it's wet, he's probably found a nice warm hidey-hole until it's safe to come back home.Cats are clever, even indoor ones. Let's hope.he wanders home soon so you can. Put your mind at ease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marple Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 We've had 2 cats go missing. One for a week and one for 4 days. Both returned , scratching at the door , very unperturbed, just skinny. The rain is gone tomorrow, so that's good. In you local facebook /pets group definitely ask people to check their garages. Both of ours came home soon after posting that. Particularly as it has been raining, he may have snuck in and then the garage door is closed. Good luck. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riotproof Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 La di dah. is there a local lost pets fb group? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ker Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 Hopefully he'll go to someone for help. Have you called your local council? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la di dah Posted February 13, 2021 Author Share Posted February 13, 2021 Yes, he's microchipped and listed as missing with council. The local pound isn't taking any cat surrenders at this time but I'm ringing vets about if any big floppy soft white cats are brought in.I don't know how many people would immediately bring him to a vet or pound unless visibly injured though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKK Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 He still hasn’t been gone for that long. He might be on adventure and when you least expect it, he will show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozgirl Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 I sorry LDD. This is the last thing you need right now. And I hope your DH is being supportive.Did you try the litter trick mentioned above? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveAus Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 My daughters cat opened our laundry window and got out one night. It was all *my* fault, of course. We looked everywhere, she interrupted her social life and came home to look for him, then decided the social life was more important and went back to where she came from.The cat wandered home after 4 days of freedom, looking a bit thinner but none the worse for wear.I hope your boy arrives home soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancti-claws Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Hoping that your baby comes home with tales of adventure for you soon, OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKK Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Could you go outside and sit on a blanket and read a book or something? The cat may sense that you are there and come out from hiding. Talk on the phone or something but don’t call the cat. It can be a hide and seek game if you are actually looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marple Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Definitely get onto your local facebook group if you haven't already. They are awesome with missing pets. People were msging me all the time telling they might have seen my missing cat with details of where they were etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ker Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Flag his chip as missing. I would take a stray to the vet if it came up to me and I hadn't seen it around previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la di dah Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 He's home, he's alive, he's a bit skinnier.Grue ate for the first time in three days upon seeing him eating.We heard a noise on the deck and the neighbour's cat's bell and a crash. I think they both wanted the food I'd set out but in the scuffle Nimbus promptly dropped through a hole in the veranda to hide.Spouse went out and called despite the bell and Nimbus cried. He's inside and safe now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eponee Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Yay! I'm so happy and relieved for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddlepop Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Fantastic update! Yay! I’ve been checking the thread hoping for good news. So happy for you that your kitty is back safe and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin2 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Oh LDD I am so happy that he is home safe....wonderful news to wake up to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancti-claws Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Oh that is wonderful news, [mention]la di dah[/mention] !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Escapin Xmas Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Yay!!! You must be so so relieved. What an awful few days you’ve had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcat20 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddleduck Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Glad he is back home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinCat Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 So happy he is home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenflea Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Thank goodness he's home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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