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My 2 year old adopted cat has gone missing whilst I was away for 6 weeks, although other people were feeding her. She never ever left her surroundings. She has now been gone 7 weeks. I have searched night and day. One night I saw her about 2 miles from home. She looked totally traumatised and just froze when I called her name. I tried to approach her and she ran away. She did not look hurt in any way. If it was her, why did she not come to me and why did she look traumatised. Can cats forget their owners so quickly? Ballerina would never leave her surroundings voluntarily. She was much loved and cared for. She knew my footsteps and my car. If she is not hurt, why does she not come home?
Hi Dora,
Your cat is in major defense and survival mode right now. She has not forgotten you but has learned new ways to survive. You are not part of her new ways. You can get her back. I would suggest you type in Debbie C in the search bar of this site. She was an expert here and specialized in helping people getting their lost cats back. Read her posts. They have lots of really good info to use to get Ballerina back home. People have found and gotten lost cats from being missing over 6 months. Follow her advice and you should be able to capture Ballerina and get her home. Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
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Answers by Expert:
Karen Craft
Expertise
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!
Experience
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.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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