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My neutered male cat has been missing since Sat. night 11/3. Not quite 2 days yet. He usually gets out at night and comes home by morning. I have walked the neighborhood calling for him and am currently hanging up fliers. Is this unusual for neutered cats?  He is 11 months old and has generally been an inside cat only up until about a month ago. He proved many times that he would come home so we just became more confident in his return. What could he be doing?  Isn't he hungry or thirsty yet?  I have no experience with cats and do not understand their behavior and cannot imagine where he could be or why.  I am a wreck and so are my kids.  I live in a very small, yet friendly upscale neighborhood and I don't believe any harm would have been done to him.  Any advice on finding him?  Thank you, Mel

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Hi Mel,

I'm not an expert on this subject but there was one at this site. Go to the search bar for here and type in DebbieC. Read her answers about lost cats. They are great and on the money. Follow her tips and you should have your boy back soon. Most missing cats are within a one mile radius range of home. Use her advice. Good luck and let me know when you find him.

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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