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My new female 1 year old was on her first outing yesterday, when another, unaltered cat (whom I have fed and given shelter to for a number of years) set about fighting her. She is only little, very uncertain and was terrified by the whole event. She ran into the shrubbery in the garden at approximate. 12:30 p.m. yesterday and I have not seen her for the last 28 hours. I have checked neighbours gardens and outhouses and all to no avail so she must have run some distance in her distress - will she be able to find her way back. Her brother cat has been out to look for her, but has not turned her up. Do you think she will find her way back.
Benita,
By this time I hope you have found your cat. More than likely she is very close but frightened. When you find her put a break-away flea collar on her with your address or phone # in case someone finds her and thinks she is a stray and keeps her. Also get her spayed if she is not already.
Tabbi
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My expertise is in helping people understand their cat (or cats) and their behavior. Questions are welcome even if you don't have a cat....just a question about them. Hopefully my experience, suggestions, and comments will be of help to you...and your cat (or cats). Looking through my past responses to questions will give you additional information and/or answers too. Domestic Cats = cats (no matter what breed) who are tame or not wild, or abandoned cats who were pets that became wild, but can be tamed again. Ferals = cats who are born with one or more parents who were wild stray cats. They usually have had no interactions with people. They have an inbred distrust of humans and are difficult to socialize. They are skittish, hide, and are afraid of people. They take a lot of time and patience to work with them. A lot of kittens from shelters had a feral parent.
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Since I was a child, over 45 years, I have been owned by a LOT of cats and kittens of almost every temperament, behavior, and personality. I have had experience with neurotic, disabled (including blind), stray, and 'problem child' cats and kittens. (A few normal cats too!) Plus all the things a lifetime of owning cats and research has taught me. I also have experience in feral cat behavior (which is different from domestic cats), and some experience with feral colonies that includes colony feeding and feral cat TNR (trap/neuter/release).
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