Posted Jul 13, 2016, 4:44 PM UTC
That is horrid! WTF is wrong with your roommates. I really hope you find him soon. My kitty lost his brother a couple of months ago and cried himself horse for about a week but it did get better.
Oh no. ): I'm so sorry OP. Try putting some food outside and something with your scent on it. Hopefully you find him soon!
Thanks! I'm so upset right now. He might be a carrier for feline leukemia (I've lost his two sibling to it, and I'm one vet appointment away from knowing for certain), so I'm not just worried for him, but all of the potential cats in my neighborhood. I've already put out treats all over the yard, but now I'm trying to think of an article of clothing that did not meet this past weekend's wash to put by the back door. I'm so sad right now :(
You can use the socks you've been wearing today.
I can imagine. That's so terrible. Ugh ): I'd definitely have a conversation with your roommates about how that can be a death sentence for a cat.
If you don't have any clothing, even a blanket or shoe would work, just something that smells like you. A lot of the time cats that aren't used to being out end up wandering because they're spooked and then they get lost. So the scent can help lead them home.
You can also put out some of his used cat litter if you have it--his own scent will attract him home.
And he might be a carrier? Jesus! I hope your roommates got an earful. They might have gotten other cats horribly sick just because they couldn't stand to comfort a sad cat.
I hope you find him!!
Also make sure to check the gutters on your street... my cat hid in the gutters for 2 days once because he was scared. I was walking past it looking for him when I heard a faint meow... and there he was! Had to sit next to it for hours til he felt comfortable enough to come out.
You could also put out his litter box maybe? With your pillowcase?
sprinkle his used kitty litter around your backyard so he can smell his scent. What really worked when my cat got out last year (she was gone for 4 days!!) was the calling your cats name method. Every hour or two go out on your porch and call your cats name for 5-10 min. You might feel stupid doing so but it lets her know exactly where you are for when your scared kitty finally decides to crawl back home. Likewise shes really close by hiding
You need to confront your roommates right away and find out what happened! Because if they just put your cat outside they could pretty much be charged with animal abuse or something I'm sure. No one should do that to an indoor cat! I know my cats would freak out as well. Best of luck finding your little fur baby <3
Wth? Who would put out a cat without explicit permission?!
My general faith in humanity makes me think the little guy is just hiding away somewhere (but ofc ask your roommates—or room-enemies more like).
Definitely check all the places you think he could be again, and then check all the places you’re pretty sure he couldn’t be in.
Hope you find him soon!
When my kitty got out, I couldn't find her all day! I found her at 3am running across the street when everything had quieted down. She was scared to death and didn't even recognize me at first. Luckily I picked her up before she bolted. Keep looking! Maybe he will be more likely to come out late at night too. Good Luck and hugs!
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I'm glad he came back. What would we do without our fur babies!
Hugs! If he's really scared, he might also be hiding in the house. For some reason there are cats who like to burrow into mattresses and other hidy-holes that are almost impossible to find. So keep some food out in the house too.
Noes! I hope your kitty comes back safe and sound...and soon!
OH MY GOD this is my nightmare - OP, I'm so, so sorry for you. I really hope that lil guy comes back. Definitely keep looking and don't get too worked up if it's been a few days - I used to foster and sometimes my friend's foster kitties would get out but they came back after a week or more.
I hope you give your roomies a good talking to. If they knew he was an indoor cat and did that anyway, they're huge assholes.
What kind of a lease are you in? You may be able to contact a.) your leasing office if they know about the cat or b.) a lawyer if it comes to it. Your roommate has likely violated your lease re: reckless endangerment of an animal, and property subject to conversion laws.
Thanks for all of the support and suggestions. I've been at work all night. I'll be able to look for him better tomorrow, since it won't be raining. I left some food out before I knew it would rain, so we'll see. The shirt of mine I hung outside probably got soaked, too. I'll do the litter trick when I get out of work!
I hope to have his face yell at me with demands for pet soon.
We all hope so too. Please update us when you can.
Oh no :( Any updates?
Oh noooooo! That's so scary and upsetting :( I'll be thinking come-home thoughts for your kitty. Please keep trollx updated! I know we all care!
That's terrifying. I really hope you found him!
oh my gosh, no. please update us! i hope you find your kitty!
Oh no :( I hope he is microchipped. If your roommates did put him inside you are now within your rights to kick those jerks out.
WTF they're dicks! Maybe they should be turned into outside roommates.
I hope you find your kitteh.
Please keep us updated. Sending good vibes to you and some pretty vile ones to your roommates. I hope everything turns out okay.
I'm sorry, neither you nor kittycat should have to suffer this. I hope a prompt and safe return is in the cards! Once that's done perhaps your roommates would like to experience the free-range lifestyle?
check the closets.
The good news: most cats who are scared of the outdoors will not go very far.
The bad news: your kitty could be hiding very close by, but still be to scared to come out or even make a sound.
The good news again: there is still hope! http://www.missingpetpartnership.org/recovery-tips/displaced-cat-behavior/ There are things you can do to try and get him back. My husband's cat got out last weekend and we were terrified we'd never see him again. He came back after a day and a half when he heard coyotes and the outdoors got too real for him.