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Expert: - 4/3/2008


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Hi.  I have a neutered cat who has been with us for approx. 12 years.  I have another cat who has been his companion.  I keep them well fed with dry food and put wet food out in the morning and evening.  Lucky was faithfully here for wet meal times.  He has been missing now for about 3 weeks and I miss him very much.  The cats even have a cat house with a light in it to make sure they are warm on cold nights.  I have seen a cat around recently that looks like Lucky, but when I call him he takes off and hasn't been back on the deck that I know of.  He is very skittish anyway and would let no one near him except me.  Is it possible that he has run away and why would he?  Is it possible that the cat I've seen a couple of times is my Lucky?  I've checked the animal shelter many times to see if they have him but they do not.  Also, the entire bowl of dry food I leave out for my 2 cats (now 1) is usually entirely gone in the morning, so another cat must be helping Mr.Kitty eat his food.  Could it possibly be Lucky?  I am confused as to what may have happened to him and why he won't return if it is him that I have seen on occasion.  Any help you may offer will be appreciated.  Thank you.

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Hi Teresa,

I'm sorry Lucky ran away. I know what you must be going through. I am posting a link to an old expert from this site who specialized in run away cats. Read her old posts. They will tell you everything you need to know to get Lucky home. Good luck.

http://en.allexperts.com/sitesearch.htm?terms=DebbieC&cnl=Cats-1606&Action.x=11&...

Ciao, Karen

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I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!

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I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care. Some thoughts to carry with you. A Cat's 10 Commandments My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. Give me time to understand what you want of me. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it. Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you. If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old. On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so. Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.

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