and Dixie and Shaw.

Sasha got out 5 yrs ago and I lost 10 lbs w/tick bites looking for her for 2 mos. She was soooo freaked out but now won't go by the door! Crazy kids

even when we want to strangle them.

Also a survivor. Hugs to kitty.

I think he might have gotten trapped in a neighbor's garage. He was super skinny and a bit freaked out. I think he stayed in our room for about a week after that. I'm glad Dixie made it home safe!

I'm thrilled to hear that. I don't know what I'd do if Cuddles disappeared for a week.

Dogs just take off and get lost. Most cat stay within a few blocks. If they are lost you can put their litter box on the porch and they’ll find that familiar sent. Glad she made it back.

A cat I had years and years ago Shiraz (……sadly, he passed but lived a wonderful and long life with me……) disappeared for about a week. We searched everywhere for days and days. And then one night, he finally showed up!! He was thin and scared and smelled really “musty” - - like the smell of an old garage or shed. So clearly he had gotten trapped or accidentally locked inside. It was SOOOO thrilling to have him back. He still went outside occasionally, but stayed very close to the house and hung out mostly on the back porch.

So YAY Dixie for making your way home!

Mad?

TBH, I am angry at myself, angry at her & I bet Shaw is too. It will take awhile for the house to settle

This week. I was surprised that it doesn’t seem to bother him.

of the house for a week. Poor Shaw.

Dixie can & has done the aggressive grooming which has led to wrestling & bapbapbap fights.

After the bath. Dixie must have the smell of another cat. Glad she's home. Hope she was spad. Cats do get spring fever.

considered, is it feasible, to get her an airtag or similar tracking device?

In a bedroom before the porch door is opened. So I put a jar of treats in the back bedroom to lure the cats there while I have the door open.
I'm hoping to get an appt with the vet Thursday/Friday to check for any parasites in her stool. A microchip implantation will be discussed. Do airtags work with android phones? I'll find out


EDITED--Airtags are for Apple, Android can use TileTags, so I will explore that.

phones, but there must be something out there that does!


Ahh, good to know about the Tile tags for android phones!

get some good sleep tonight after a week of probably not due to the range of thoughts and emotions you must have gone thru esp. during the dark hours.
From 'is she sick, injured, hurting?' to 'is she trapped somewhere?' to 'I'm gonna kill that cat when she gets home!'
Am delighted she is home save and hope you both recover from the experience quickly.
And to Shaw - now play nice, even if you don't want to do it!
May your home return to normal more rapidly than you expect!

But both stayed with me till early morning.