My cat has gone missing - Page 5

Archie F. Swin · 01-03-2006, 11:49 PM

Our family cat, who came to us as a stray alley cat in Oklahoma City back in '96 has been missing since Thursday. He likes to spend time outdoors, but has never been gone this long. He's a roamer, he likes to wander, but my optimism is beginning to wane. He's a good cat...he has the best disposition of any cat I've ever known. He's good with the kids and is social with company. Now I'm having to deal with the thought of never seeing him again. Our local animal control says no cats have been turned in and no dead cats that fit his description have been collected. I've informed his vet of his status, so there's just a glimmer of hope. I want him back, but if someone else has taken him in, my wish is that they're loving. He's old so he probably can't jump neighborhood fences anymore.

Here's to finding your way home George.

siberian khatru · 01-04-2006, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

I have always been of the opinion that cats should be exclusively indoor pets. Certainly mine are. There are just too many bad things that can happen to cats outdoors. FWIW, I wouldn't let a small dog run loose outside, either, for the same reason.

Of course, it's not my place to tell other people how to live or take care of their pets. And as I said last night, I certainly hope Archie's wayward cat comes home. I know lots of people who let their pets roam free, and it's not my business.

But I'll tell Archie the same thing I told MadMax last year when he complained about his outdoor cat getting eaten by a vicious neighborhood dog - if the cat had been inside, it wouldn't have happened, and that's the undeniable truth. Perhaps there is a lesson to be learned there.

I pretty much agree. That childhood cat was an outdoor cat (but fixed), that was my parents' call. Since I've owned pets as an adult, my first cat was indoors its first 9 years of life until we got a privacy fenced backyard (the cat couldn't climb the high fence); my current cat (age 2) is strictly indoors, and I don't know if I'll ever let it out.

Taco John · 01-04-2006, 07:21 PM

I let my cat out for a couple hours each night. If I don't he gets fussy. No biggie. I don't have a problem with cats running free. I don't like neighbor cats in my back yard either. I shoo them off when I see them. They like crapping in my garden. Bastard cats! Leave my damned asparagus alone. Oh well. Fertelizer I guess. No biggie.

Frazod · 01-04-2006, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

I let my cat out for a couple hours each night. If I don't he gets fussy. No biggie. I don't have a problem with cats running free. I don't like neighbor cats in my back yard either. I shoo them off when I see them. They like crapping in my garden. Bastard cats! Leave my damned asparagus alone. Oh well. Fertelizer I guess. No biggie.

I know your neighbor. I pay him to send his cats over to crap in your garden. They're on the way as we speak.

Taco John · 01-04-2006, 07:29 PM

My cat is trained to use the toilet. Just like in that movie. Nyah!

Katipan · 01-04-2006, 07:31 PM

Taco John has a neat pussy

**Iowanian** · 01-04-2006, 08:06 PM

I think I found it, but the timing was bad.

4th and Long · 01-04-2006, 08:06 PM

Me thinks gblowfish snapped and abducted your cat.

4th and Long · 01-04-2006, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

I think I found it, but the timing was bad.

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01-03-2006, 11:49 PM
Archie F. Swin This is the way Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Casino cash: $9975673	My cat has gone missing Our family cat, who came to us as a stray alley cat in Oklahoma City back in '96 has been missing since Thursday. He likes to spend time outdoors, but has never been gone this long. He's a roamer, he likes to wander, but my optimism is beginning to wane. He's a good cat...he has the best disposition of any cat I've ever known. He's good with the kids and is social with company. Now I'm having to deal with the thought of never seeing him again. Our local animal control says no cats have been turned in and no dead cats that fit his description have been collected. I've informed his vet of his status, so there's just a glimmer of hope. I want him back, but if someone else has taken him in, my wish is that they're loving. He's old so he probably can't jump neighborhood fences anymore. Here's to finding your way home George.
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01-04-2006, 07:21 PM	#62
Taco John Sapere Aude Join Date: Jun 2001 Casino cash: $3157937	I let my cat out for a couple hours each night. If I don't he gets fussy. No biggie. I don't have a problem with cats running free. I don't like neighbor cats in my back yard either. I shoo them off when I see them. They like crapping in my garden. Bastard cats! Leave my damned asparagus alone. Oh well. Fertelizer I guess. No biggie.
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01-04-2006, 07:29 PM	#64
Taco John Sapere Aude Join Date: Jun 2001 Casino cash: $3157937	My cat is trained to use the toilet. Just like in that movie. Nyah!
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01-04-2006, 07:31 PM	#65
Katipan MER Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $2310351	Taco John has a neat pussy __________________ "Loving him is red."
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01-04-2006, 08:06 PM	#66
Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $4558454	I think I found it, but the timing was bad. Attached Thumbnails
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01-04-2006, 08:06 PM	#67
4th and Long Wheeeeee!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: In a house Casino cash: $9024925	Me thinks gblowfish snapped and abducted your cat. __________________
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