Hope you don't mind me telling you all that I've had such a difficult day - one of our beloved cats:cat: was killed by a hit-and-run driver on the road through the farm and the other has vanished. I've been out several times today calling for him but no sign of him and can't think where he can have got to - he's only just over a year old an hardly ever leaves the house. They are so much part of our family. I just hate it when pets are hurt or lost and we seem to have had more than our fair share of problems this last year.
So my husband's birthday supper was a bit subdued as you can imagine.
Aw Caroline
Sorry to hear that, he might come back in a day or two? I know how you feel these little creatures claim a big chunk of your heart.
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That's terrible, Caroline. Your poor cat. I wouldn't be surprised if the missing one returns very soon, after a few happy adventures and with a more worldywise air. You could always try cooking a chicken, and letting the aroma drift outside (even take it outside whilst it's hot and aromatic), he might spring from nowhere!
You could always try cooking a chicken, and letting the aroma drift outside (even take it outside whilst it's hot and aromatic), he might spring from nowhere!
Now there's a thought - off to the shop then
.... but my heart tells me he is gone too. I'm going to ring the local vets and cat rescue to see if he's been brought in. Trouble is he's not very bright - couldn't fathom a cat flap and couldn't jump higher than on to a chair, but he was just so gentle and lovely, and used to roll on to his back when he wanted feeding, so if frightened he might not find his way home. Two beautiful kitties, even if they were just moggies.
They were rescue kittens (10 weeks old) and had only been with us a year - seems so unfair to have their lives cut short so unnecessarily.
Thank you both for your kind words.
I you have any photos, you could always makes a few posters to put up at the vets, your parish notice board (?), any other prominent positions you can think of (laminated if necessary).
Cats are amazing aren't they. At home they might be sweet, adorable and gooey - but, when you catch a unexpected glimpse of them out on the mean streets ( 😀 ), they're more than capable of looking after themselves;).
Good Luck.