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We recently adopted a stray male on my horse farm. Because we weren't sure if he'd stay, and with holidays, we did not get him neutered yet. He did, however, get his shots and was wormed. He is approximately 1-2 years old. He left after the first month for about a week. He came back and stayed. Christmas night, we saw him leave again. He has not yet returned. There is a cat door to get inside, which he has used, as well as a constant supply of dry food and water set out. We also have two other kitties. We are thinking that he has either met his demise, found a new home, or has taken off looking for girlfriends for a while. My question is, should we totally give up hope? We have went looking around his regular tracks and have found nothing. We have also checked the sides of the surrounding roads and ditches in case he got his by a car. How far is typical for a non-neutered male to travel to mate? We miss him and his happy/grouchy demeanor and planned on getting him "fixed" and keeping him. We do not believe in letting our "barn" cats fend for themselves and keep a constant supply of dry food out, they have a large heated water bowl, and are given wet food in the morning and night. I'm proud to say that as a reward for providing care, we have never had a mouse in the barn! I'd like our newest buddy back!
Hi Sue, I'm checking back with you to see if your "tom cat" found his way back after his adventures?
Thinking about you and your loved animals,
Debbie
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| Comment | Dear Debbie, Thank you for responding! You're response gave me some hope and I learned some new information as well. I was actually starting to give up though, but would you believe that when I came in this morning to feed, that after 3 weeks my boy has come home! He was thin and has some yellow gunk with waterly eyes, but over all in good shape. I cleaned his eyes out and put some antibiotic eye ointment in them, and gave him a super breakfast. I also fixed the kitty door so he CAN'T go out again. Now I just have to reschedule his vet appointment. He can go with my other male rescue who is now old enough to get "fixed" and they can share the experience and bond together!...grin. Again, thank you for the advice! | ||
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Expertise
Expert knowledge about steps you must do to find your lost cat. Don't wait - Get Fresh Water and Food out RIGHT NOW then contact me so we can find YOUR lost Cat. We'll use a Kitty Buffet, Humane Traps, or Dog Cages as shown in photo, with all my tips to help capture your lost cat. Do NOT give up - they are closer than you think for weeks or even months! When I'm on Vacation Mode (July 1 - August 10) EVERY NIGHT at sunset put fresh food and lots of fresh water out - a Trap next to this will get them used to seeing it, LONG before setting the trap. If you rush Trapping, you may NOT get your cat - Patience, timing and using the right steps will help you get them back into your arms! Read the tips, tricks and advice given to others who were able to get their cats back, and you'll have great news to share too!
Experience
I learned How to find & Capture Lost Cats the hard way when I lost 2 indoor only cats.
With 2 years of "overnight street watching", lost cat tips from friends & rescue groups, many new tricks I learned "on the fly", I want to help others. I understand the wretching pain of losing a cat and feel it's my duty to share what I hated having to learn too late - But to use it now to help others catch your lost ones.
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