Mandy is HOME p.4, #48; updates #24, 37; Mandy is missing

[Freedom]

Well, Mandy has been the one cat who has had lots of trouble settling in.

I trapped her as a kitten, maybe 4 months old. I held her here 4 days, then she went to be socialized and after a few months that wasn't working, then Donna -- Moos mom -- took her in for almost 14 months, then she came back here in June of 2008.

My Dad, (who has Alzheimer's) opened his window and did not drop the screen down. Several of the cats took advantage and got out. I discovered this last night at bedtime -- I feed the cats right before I hit the sack. There was Chaplin, looking at me from OUTSIDE the window, and meowing, "I want dinner, MEOWMIE!" Took me a moment, I looked around to see where he was that I had such a clear reflection of him in that window, then I realized he was OUTSIDE!

Raced around trying to figure how he got out, found Dad's window. Dad was already in bed asleep, but me hollering woke him. He had to think on it, but figured the window had been open 24 hours. So I got that screen down, so no more escapes.

Set about counting tails, raced outside trying to find everyone and herd them back in. (Typical PT story, me in pajamas running around in the dark with cat kibble calling "here kit kit kit kit KIT!" )

I slid the screen up on my bedroom window and Chaplin waltzed right in. WHEW! Got everyone else EXCEPT . . . Mandy.

Haven't seen her at all.

The past 3 weeks or so, Crystal had been giving her a hard time, they were having some fights especially at night.

She is spayed, shots were updated in January. But she doesn't have the ear tip, as none of us expected her to be out and about ever again. She has only been coming to me in the middle of the night for petting so she never really tamed up much at all. But she is not at least 2 years old, hasn't been out since she was 4 months. The colony I trapped her from is walking distance from here, some of the cats show up in my yard now and again. I don't think she would remember any of that, though. And of course we have the coyotes in the back field . . . .

[moosmom]

Freedom,

My heart is broken. I feel so bad and blame myself for not just keeping her with me. I am so sorry she got out and I hope and pray to God that she comes back. Check all the perimeters of the house, every nook and cranny you can find.

Please keep us posted.

I'm going to light a candle

[Moesha]

If you were to see her, do you think she would come to you? Do you have a humane trap that you could put out with some food close to the house in case she is nearby? I probably sound like I'm grasping at straws. I feel bad for you and really hope that Mandy comes back.

[Scooter's Mom]

Oh, Sandie... my heart goes out to you. I will keep prayers going that sweet little Mandy gets hungry and comes home to you. I know how much you love her, even though she isn't as tame as the rest.

Maybe if you can put out a trap with food in it, you can get her in it and get her back in the house.

((Hugs)) and prayers going out to you, your dad and Mandy.

[Laura's Babies]

Awww! COME HOME MANDY!!!

[pomtzu]

Mandy - come home please!!!

Sandie - hopefully she'll realize that the food is better at your house than in the wild. Prayers for her safe return.

[Medusa]

Sandy, I'm so sorry that this happened. As Ellie said, maybe she'll realize how good she had it at home and come back after she gets her little taste of freedom. I will light a candle, too.

[happylabs]

Oh dear, I always worry of such things happening. I hope she comes back to you.

[moosmom]

Any sighting of Mandy yet, Sandie??? Everytime I think about her I cry that if it weren't for me giving her back, she'd be safe inside. Please forgive me.

[Laura's Babies]

Checking for a update too! Any news?

[catmandu]

THE PET TALKER ANIMAL ANGEL ARMY SEARCH AND RESCUE SQUAD IS N THE JOB, AND WE PRAY THTA MANDY IS SOMEWHERE OUT THERE , AND WILL COME HOME TO YOU ONE DAY.
IN THIS OUR ALL MIGHTY LORDS NAME, WE PRAY!!!

[lvpets2002]

Oh No Sandie I would just be so Defestated & Horrified.. Sending Lots of Prayers that Mandy comes home soon.. Come Home Now Sweetie Pie Mandy.. keep us posted ok..

[momcat]

How sad to hear such news! With all the PT prayers and the Angel Army Search and Rescue team on the job I have to believe that sweet Mandy will be found safe and sound. Groucho is contacting the A&P Investigators to ask them to join the search.

Many, many prayers are being prayed to St. Francis, the Patron Saint of animals to protect her and lead her back to where she is so loved and cared for.

Please keep us updated?

[kb2yjx]

O Sandie!!! I am so sorry to read about Mandy!! PRAYERS for her safe return, and I am going to light a few candles for Mandy and you, too!!! Sandra

[GILL]

The CREW is so sad that this has happend. Mandy it's time to get home where your safe.