missing cat - flippyshark is flipping out

[flippyshark]

I know there isn't anything anyone here can do, but I have to write something about this because I feel so helpless otherwise. My precious little girl cat Illuminati managed to sneak out sometime last night, probably when I was coming in the door after going out for chinese pickup. I'm not completely sure. I didn't see her go. She's mostly black with tortoise markings, and she is very fast when she wants to be. This is not the first time she's got past me, but it is the first time I didn't notice. And, because she is so quiet, I didn't even think about it until I woke up this morning. Now, I have turned the apartment upside down, and she's not here. I've printed up missing kitty posters and put them on the apartment mail and laundry areas.

There is a tropical storm coming today, and I have no idea if my cat is somewhere safe or not. I'm going to be in terrible shape when the storm hits. Meanwhile, I'm going to go out searching some more.

I've had this little twelve year old cat since she was a tiny kitten. She is unbelievably important to me. If I don't get her back, I know I am doomed to some heavy duty guilt feelings, helplessness and grief. (Worst case scenario, I never see her again, and never know what came of her. I have been through that before with 'nati's brother Templar about six years ago. It wasn't pretty.)

Most of you know how important animal family members are, so you have some idea of the state I'm in. Hopefully, I'll be able to update this thread with good news sometime soon. Meanwhile, I've got to keep it together, and, damn it all, finish a freelance project that has a deadline tomorrow. thank you all for your time. DP

[Betty]

Oh Flippy! I'm so sorry you've lost your little girl kitty. I hope you find her soon.

(I love her name by the way.)

[Snowflake]

Aw Flippy!

I wish I were there to help you search. I'm sending out good mojo vibes for finding your kitty.

I hope you both are safe in the storm! Please keep us posted!

[Capt Jack]

put some music or sounds on that you think the cat would recognize. TV, talk loud or what have you. leave that going for awhile so the cat can use it as a recognizable beacon. chances are good that any cat will take cover if rain starts.

I had a cat that got out the same way (well actually the tweaker idiot carpet guy let her out). she came back 3 weeks later....preggers of course, but at least she came back.`

keep hope and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

[Not Afraid]

OMG! If I could help you search for her, I'd be there in a second. Put some food or treats outside your door. Is there any ways to sequester Tsunami in another room and leave the front door open so she can just come in when she comes back? I KNOW she will come back.

She hasn't been sick at all, has she? That would be the only thing that worries me. Cats like to be alone when sick and I would be afraid she is hiding.

Meanwhile, I'm going to hope and pray that Illuminati is just out for a stroll and will be home soon.

[Betty]

That's a good idea... and leave food out for her too? Or will that bring every cat in town to your door?

[BarTopDancer]

Kitty come home!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Oh no I had a moment of panic yesterday, thinking the same thing had happened to our new bunny Lito. I eventually found her in a dark corner under a cabinet, but what an awful sinking feeling. I hope she finds her way home.

[~MS~]

Sending postive come home vibes your way Flip! I wish there were more we could do.

[Not Afraid]

Is there a sound that gets her attention? The shaking of a treat jar, the shaking of a cat food bag? You might want to walk around your neighborhood trying that as well.