He's back!

[Ree]

My neighbour returned him to me this afternoon.

He's a little dirty, but otherwise, seems fine.

Going to take him to the vet to have him checked out next week.

Thank you, everyone, for the good thoughts and prayers.

[RootedPhoenix]

Awesome! I'm SO glad to hear that. Yayyyy! *happydances, throws confetti and streamers* :D

[Rapscallion]

Yayyyyyy!

Been waiting with bated breath for that news. I take it you've let GK know?

Rapscallion

[Ree]

First one I called.
I had PM'ed her as there were some issues surrounding his return, and it was close to an hour before I actually got him into my arms.

[tropicsgoddess]

Yaaay!!! :party: :grats:

[Broomjockey]

YAY! WOOHOO!!!! (issues surrounding his return? wtf? eh, forget it, he's BACK! YAY!)

[JoitheArtist]

YAY!!!! So happy the kitty is back safe! :)

[Ree]

issues surrounding his return? wtf?They brought him back while I was out. I had a hair appointment in the morning, and I had to get groceries.

My daughter got a call on her cell from foster daughter telling us kitty was home.

I never got a chance to talk to her to tell her what to do. She was supposed to take him to my room and close the door to release him so I knew exactly where he was.

She didn't do that.

She released him upstairs, then went outside.

When I got back, there was no sign of him.

She swore there was no way he could go anywhere, as she had closed all the doors, including the one to the basement, and it was sealed tight.

My daughter said, when we got back, that the door was closed tight.

I was so upset after waiting 3 weeks, and now, there was no sign of him again.

I was in my room, crying on the phone to my Mom, when all of a sudden, I heard him meowing.

Somehow, the little twerp had been able to get into the basement despite assurances that there was no way he could have. "I swear, he was under the couch when I went outside."

Anyway, after an hour of calling, he finally made his way out of his hiding spot and into my room, and he has been there ever since.

It was almost hilarious, if I hadn't been so upset, but when he peeked his head out from his spot, there was this huge cobweb hanging down over his eye.

I brushed him down and he's been grooming himself silly.

He's been sleeping a lot.

He ate a bit, and he drank some water.

I called the vet, but they were closed, and I got the after hours answering service, so someone is going to return my call on Monday.

I am so relieved.

This was the perfect end to an extremely hellish week.

[Broomjockey]

She didn't do that.

She released him upstairs, then went outside.


Smooth. :rolleyes:

[blas]

I am so happy for you, Ree!

Now what I recommend you do this evening is take a long, hot, relaxing bath, and then lay down and relax on the couch with kitty purring away watching a nice movie :)

[SengaKitty]

So glad to hear he's back! That was some good news to come home to :) :)

[BookstoreEscapee]

Yaaay!! Welcome home, kitty!

My boycat disappeared one night; my dad was convinced he had gotten outside and (cat-hater that he is :rolleyes:) was getting all upset cuz he'd never survive if he ran into one of the huge strays around the neighborhood (they are indoor cats and declawed). We searched all over the house and finally I opened the closet where they keep extra blankets and stuff - there he was all comfy on a pillow that was on the floor under the bottom shelf. Not the first, or the last, time he got himself shut into a closet and just decided to make the most of it. :lol:

Girlcat, on the other hand, wouldn't go outside for all the treats in the world, but she does like to hide under the workbench in the basement, where no one can get to her and it's very hard to see her, when she's mad about something (she holds grudges).

[The Gatekeeper]

Yup got my call. I was with a customer at the time, and it took me some time to disentangle myself. Call display is awesome. I surreptitiously checked the display and could tell it was Ree. She told me she would only call with good news.

Sent some PM's, and updated my FB status. All those concerned are up to date. I'm just waiting for my follow up call (Ree check your voicemail) to get the live version.

Colour me relieved.

[McGoddess09]

Yay! Ree has her squishie!

[DesignFox]

glad to hear the good news Ree!

[Camry178]

:grats: :highfive: :cheers:

That news is just awesome!! I've been checking the board as often as I could hoping to see the great news!!

Congrats Ree!!! I'm soooo happy for you!!!

[CaroPhoenix]

YAY! Kitty is back! Party time! :lol:

[protege]

Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! The prodigal kitteh returns :D

[Amethyst Hunter]

YAAAAAAYYYY!! :) :party: :cheers: :grats:

[DGoddessChardonnay]

That's wonderful news, Ree! :D

Let's hope he decides the wandering life is not for him.

Perhaps a microchip in his ear might be of benefit should he get out and become lost again? We have those here and they do increase the chances of finding a lost pet.

But for now, just relax and have a cup of tea and curl up with the kitty for a good nap. Sounds like both of you can use some down time. :hug:

[Kyree]

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYY!!!! I am SO happy to hear that!! I was worried for you guys! I'm glad this had a happy ending! :)

[MadMike]

I saw your facebook post earlier, and I'm glad to hear the good news. I was worried about the little guy myself, and what really troubled me was that it sounded like he ran off before he had a chance to bond with you. I'm glad to see you got him back, and hopefully you'll be able to do all the bonding you weren't able to do with him before.

You should post a pic of him. I bet he's cute. :)

[iradney]

So glad to hear he's back!!! *HUGS*

[Der Cute]

Woo! It's always a good feeling when you're home with your buddy. Big snuggle time!

Cutenoob

[Mikkel]

I've been checking the board as often as I could hoping to see the great news!!

Yes, so have I.
Congratulations. :grats::grats::grats:

[Dips]

That news made me smile. :)

I'm so glad for you.

[XCashier]

I am very happy your kitty has returned. Now you can relax, have some ice cream (bet he'd love some too, long as it isn't chocolate!) and get to know each other again. :)

[Akasa]

What an emotional roller coaster. I'm glad your baby is back with you.

[Rapscallion]

Photos?

Rapscallion

[Ree]

Here ya go:

Taken earlier this evening.
My batteries died, so this is the best I could get.

[The Gatekeeper]

Oh that's a good one Ree. He doesn't look to the worse for wear after being outside for 3 weeks. Gotta lurv those mutton chops!

[Ree]

And another couple:

[Mr. Rager!]

Yay! I told you Ree that they some times come back... :p

Glad he's back

[CaroPhoenix]

He's just gorgeous! I'm so happy he's home!

[Ree]

These were from when he first came in February.

(Taken with my cell, so the quality isn't all that great.)

[Camry178]

Awwwww..... He's so handsome!!!

[The Gatekeeper]

Ooh ooh! You have to try and get one of his pantaloons when you next have batteries!

He is such a good looking little guy!

[Rapscallion]

Heh - looking relaxed.

Rapscallion

[Der Cute]

Awww Mr. Harper is such a handsome boy..and he knows it. I saw that smug "Yeah whaddaya want?" look on his face.

I love longhaired kitties. Even though they have more ammo to cathair the whole house, it's just...softer. Fluffier.

Give him some treats and half a can of mushy food for me & Miss Fuzzy.

I recently moved (again, dammit) and am now in a tiny room with a cat. She goes outside on adventures but doesn't go far. She also comes when I call, since Mommy = warmth and food.

Glad he's back, cats are da best!

Cutenoob

[Bella_Vixen]

What a cutie!!

I'm glad he made it home.

[Becks]

*kitty hugs*

*singing off key*

...And the cat came back...

(I sing--badly)

[MadMike]

Aww, he's a cutie! :D

[XCashier]

Your cat is gorgeous! I am so glad he came back.

[RootedPhoenix]

And the reaction from my inner 5 year old :lol: :

KITTY!
:D

He is really adorable. Glad he's back, and safe and sound.