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RE: My poor Duncan is missing!

Maria3 — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:30:49 GMT

think we all love happy endings, I know someone that writes the phone number on the collar. With a special pen for clothes. In very big numbers.

She says usually you can't catch the cat, but you can take the number

RE: My poor Duncan is missing!

Alexa — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:15:15 GMT

I'm so happy for you!!!

RE: My poor Duncan is missing!

whbos — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:53:38 GMT

I'm so glad it was a happy ending. My roommate's cat, Spunky, wishes he could live outside and gets mad at me for being overprotective and not letting him or his brothers or sister out. Unfortunately, I live on a street where there is a high volume of traffic including buses that run every five minutes. It scares me to death because Spunky has been almost hit several times. I'm the nut out there every night trying to get the cats inside because I can't sleep unless I know they're inside.

My cats are indoor cats, but since my roommate came up with the "brilliant" idea of letting them out when it's nice it's been my own personal nightmare.

Don't let your cat(s) out on Halloween or the 4th of July. Fireworks/ firecrackers will scare them and they may stay gone for several days.

Spunky was gone for five nights and I searched everywhere for him. My roommate suspected one of his "friends" took the cat because this friend had said many times he was going to take Spunky. My roommate filed a report with the local police who checked out this friend. The next day Spunky magically appeared. Whether the friend actually took Spunky or it was just a coincidence is purely speculation.

I don't let my cats out on hot or humid days even though a vet told me that if they are used to it I shouldn't be worried. I am. My Siamese tends to stay out too long and I'm afraid he'll get heat stroke.

Make sure your cat has the AVID chip and it is registered to you and your current address/phone number. Most shelters scan animals that are picked up and that registration will bring your pet and you together much sooner. A collar with tag and current information is also a great benefit if a neighbor finds him or her. Unfortunately, collars tend to fall off if the cat is running through heavy brush. If you have cats like I do that tend to lose their collars a lot, I've used as a temporary measure a computer-generated mailing label with address, phone, etc. affixed to the back of their rabies tag covered with packing tape so the text is legible and not worn by water. I do this until I can get a real tag made.

RE: My poor Duncan is missing!

Kenogirl — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:08:00 GMT

I also love happy endiings!

Thank you for letting us know.

RE: My poor Duncan is missing!

MLA — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:53:19 GMT

I'm so glad he came home safely! Thanks for letting us know!

RE: My poor Duncan is missing!

cats_dolls — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:45:55 GMT

I just love happy endings!!

RE: My poor Duncan is missing!

Fran — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 13:20:41 GMT

Guess what??????? He came home!!!!!!I didn't have to try any of things you guys said,but i'll keep them in mind when he goes missing again,or one of my other cats.if you want to see him,go to cat blog loacation finder and typ in Duncan and his #is 88315.Please go and see him!!!!!!!!

RE: My poor Duncan is missing!

Kenogirl — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:22:05 GMT

Try posting some flyers around the neighborhood with Duncan's description, and a phone # where you can be reached. If you have a picture of him, see if you can add the picture to the flyers.

Post the flyer in your local pet food stores (Petco, Petsmart, etc), see if the shelters in your area have a MIA bulletin board (many do), and post the flyer on their bulletin boards.

Keep checking with the shelters, and keep checking your local area. This past Monday morning, a lady rang my doorbell, saying her cat was on my patio cover. Sure enough, he was up there. She said he had been missing since the night of the 4th.

Above all, keep looking!

RE: My poor Duncan is missing!

Ocimom — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:22:18 GMT

I hope Duncan comes home safe soon.

But for the future:

1. Be sure he is neutered - if he's not, he's out looking for females to breed with and may be in fights with other males.

2. Keep him under supervision - do not let him just go out on his own - far too many dangers.

3. Train him to a harness/leash if you have to let him out or build/buy a cat enclosure for his safety and your piece of mind.

RE: My poor Duncan is missing!

MLA — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 09:43:43 GMT

It's possible he got stuck in someone's garage. Considering the time he went missing, he may have wandered into an open garage, and the people may have left to go on a trip for the 4th of July, and closed the door not knowing the cat was inside! I say this because a friend of mine once lost her cat. He was gone for 12 days and they thought he must be dead, but then he came home! When he returned he was incredibly skinny, and he had been fat when he left. They thought he must have been fastened in a garage or shed. Fortunately the kitty was able to return to his former good health. You might consider asking neighbors to check their sheds or garages in case Duncan might have been fastened in one by mistake. Also, be sure you post his picture! If he didn't have a collar someone may have taken him in assuming he was a stray. Also, if he comes back, you may want to consider making him an indoor kitty so this doesn't happen again!

My heart goes out to you. My cat was lost for a few hours once and I nearly went crazy. I can only imagine how you feel having not seen your cat in a week! Hopefully Duncan is okay and will make it home safely very soon.

RE: My poor Duncan is missing!

PeaLoki&Gabe — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:46:49 GMT

Put a basket of dirty laundry, particularly socks and undergarments on your porch, if he's lost and anywhere in the area, he'll smell your scent and follow it home. The fireworks do tend to scare the daylights out of our animal friends. (We had a collie who was lost for nearly a week because of fireworks, but she eventually found her way home). Definitely file a report with your animal control agencies that you've lost your cat, bring a picture. Hopefully he has a collar and an ID tag, so if he is found you'll get a call.

My poor Duncan is missing!

Fran — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:36:20 GMT

My cat named Duncan was 1 of my best kitties ever! At the beginning of this month, he went outside to hunt. It passed the 4th of July and no sign of him! We don't know where he is. My papa went to the pound to check if someone caught him and took him there. No sign of him there either! He's never been gone this long before! He's afraid of loud things so it worries me even MORE because it was the 4th of july not to long ago! I'm SO worried about him! I don't know what I'd do without him! Duncan please come back!