Boris is [WAS] missing - Page 2

Betty · 06-02-2009, 06:08 AM

come back kitty!

RStar · 06-02-2009, 06:23 AM

Yes, I too have been through this. I know how you feel.

Best wishes for a wonderful outcome. I hope Boris is back in your arms safe and sound today.

{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

Prudence · 06-02-2009, 12:02 PM

No Boris this morning. I should have left the door open last night. I know he's probably dead and it's my fault. I had him declawed. I didn't double check that the door was shut tight and locked. I let a poor, sick, defenseless indoor kitty, who was depending on me, get out into the outside world. I continue to spend my waking hours weeping for him. He deserved better than me. I love him so much it's just breaking my heart that he's out there alone, thinking I abandoned him. I've never felt this level of guilt before. I don't even know what to do with myself.

Snowflake · 06-02-2009, 01:18 PM

Pru

Don't give up, keep calling for him, setting food out for him and looking for him. Don't lose hope!

Boris, come home kitty boy!

Gemini Cricket · 06-02-2009, 01:23 PM

I hope Boris returns soon. Safe and sound.

wolfy999 · 06-02-2009, 01:35 PM

I've had a kitty disappear for two weeks...he came back, a little frazzled but alive and well. Don't ever give up Pru, Boris will come back!

Cadaverous Pallor · 06-02-2009, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Prudence

No Boris this morning. I should have left the door open last night. I know he's probably dead and it's my fault. I had him declawed. I didn't double check that the door was shut tight and locked. I let a poor, sick, defenseless indoor kitty, who was depending on me, get out into the outside world. I continue to spend my waking hours weeping for him. He deserved better than me. I love him so much it's just breaking my heart that he's out there alone, thinking I abandoned him. I've never felt this level of guilt before. I don't even know what to do with myself.

Here's what to do with yourself - Stop beating yourself up. Whatever mistake you may have made was a mistake, an accident. You obviously love the cat dearly, and no one would ever accuse you of being negligent - except for your unforgiving inner voice.

You're going to woulda/coulda/shoulda yourself into an early grave, lady, and your projections of what Boris is thinking, or that you KNOW that he's dead, are not helping.

Others here have had similar experiences with cats returning. Instead of thinking of worst case scenarios, perhaps you can concentrate on possible positive outcomes. You needn't punish yourself over and over with such awful thoughts and grieve for someone who may not be gone yet.

Give Boris - and yourself - some time.

wolfy999 · 06-02-2009, 09:34 PM

What she said ^

RStar · 06-02-2009, 11:33 PM

Oh, Pru. He could very well be enjoying himself out there. What ever the outcome of this, look for the silver lining. And it may take a little while to find it, it did for me.

Hold out for hope. It's worth it.

And take care of yourself.

~Bob

Morrigoon · 06-03-2009, 12:28 AM

My brother's cat took off for several days once. Then one day he just sauntered back in, like he'd been on vacation.

06-02-2009, 06:08 AM	#11
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	come back kitty! __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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06-02-2009, 06:23 AM	#12
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	Yes, I too have been through this. I know how you feel. Best wishes for a wonderful outcome. I hope Boris is back in your arms safe and sound today. {{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}} __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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06-02-2009, 12:02 PM	#13
Prudence Beelzeboobs, Esq. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Gavel - I haz it Posts: 6,287	No Boris this morning. I should have left the door open last night. I know he's probably dead and it's my fault. I had him declawed. I didn't double check that the door was shut tight and locked. I let a poor, sick, defenseless indoor kitty, who was depending on me, get out into the outside world. I continue to spend my waking hours weeping for him. He deserved better than me. I love him so much it's just breaking my heart that he's out there alone, thinking I abandoned him. I've never felt this level of guilt before. I don't even know what to do with myself. __________________ traguna macoities tracorum satis de
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06-02-2009, 01:18 PM	#14
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	Pru Don't give up, keep calling for him, setting food out for him and looking for him. Don't lose hope! Boris, come home kitty boy!
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06-02-2009, 01:23 PM	#15
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I hope Boris returns soon. Safe and sound.
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06-02-2009, 01:35 PM	#16
wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	I've had a kitty disappear for two weeks...he came back, a little frazzled but alive and well. Don't ever give up Pru, Boris will come back! __________________ Diane "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin 1937-2008 DISNEY IS FINALLY PAYING ME BACK......STILL OWES ME ABOUT (oh, wait....way too much)!
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06-02-2009, 09:34 PM	#18
wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	What she said ^ __________________ Diane "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin 1937-2008 DISNEY IS FINALLY PAYING ME BACK......STILL OWES ME ABOUT (oh, wait....way too much)!
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06-02-2009, 11:33 PM	#19
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	Oh, Pru. He could very well be enjoying himself out there. What ever the outcome of this, look for the silver lining. And it may take a little while to find it, it did for me. Hold out for hope. It's worth it. And take care of yourself. ~Bob __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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06-03-2009, 12:28 AM	#20
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	My brother's cat took off for several days once. Then one day he just sauntered back in, like he'd been on vacation. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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