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flor-de-jasmim

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2. Great suggestions. I used a favorite song....

Reply to douglas9 (Original post)

Wed Aug 27, 2025, 07:36 AM

Aug 27

When my cat was young, I would sing, "As time goes by..." to her and she would snuggle. Throughout her life (she lived 19 years), she would come to me, whether she was inside or out. I felt a bit silly when neighbors would pass by, but fortunately was always rewarded by my sweet girl.

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What to Do When Your Indoor Cat Gets Out (Article author Jeff Rouner) [View all] douglas9 Aug 27 OP

So sorry for your loss. luvallpeeps Aug 27 #1

see post 9 niyad Aug 28 #12

Great suggestions. I used a favorite song.... flor-de-jasmim Aug 27 #2

My deceased girl kitty used to like me to whistle "Summertime" Walleye Aug 27 #7

Deeply sorry for your loss. AltairIV Aug 27 #3

See post 9 niyad Aug 28 #11

Thank you for such a great post Douglas9, JMCKUSICK Aug 27 #4

I can't even bear to read this right now, as it brings back the agony of... 3catwoman3 Aug 27 #5

see post 9 niyad Aug 28 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author MIButterfly Aug 27 #6

First, my condolences for the loss of your friend - Nigrum Cattus Aug 27 #8

Not the OP's cat. Quoted article. niyad Aug 28 #9

Good advice. We just adopted a kitten and his Mom. NNadir Aug 28 #13