I'm worried

[lizbud]

I have two male strays that come by every afternoon for feeding. They
very rarely miss a day but they did not come tonight. :( There is a big
snow storm moving into our area this evening & I know I'll worry about
them if they don't make it soon. Good thoughts for them please. Thanks.

[momtomany]

Prayers for your babies and hopefully they will come by soon. I also feed strays and worry lots when one of them doesn't show up so I understand how you feel. Good vibes for your babies.

[Cinder & Smoke]

I have two male strays that come by every afternoon for feeding.

... They did not come tonight. :(

There is a big snow storm moving into our area this evening ...

"The Boys" might have decided to skip supper in favor of finding a warm spot to hunker down in.

Prayers said for "The Boys" having a warm and safe night.
;)

[Freedom]

If they are anything like the strays I am feeding, they have many folks looking out for them. I don't know who the other people are, but I KNOW I don't give them enough for them to be so 'plump!'

With a storm coming, everyone who feeds tends to put out extra. So maybe they just got full! Now isn't that a nice thought? I know sometimes mine don't show up and I think that is what happened. (other times I never figure out WHY they didn't show up the night they skipped.)

Even when they aren't 'ours,' they can work their way into our hearts! Sigh.

[Killearn Kitties]

I hope they were just looking for a nice warm place to shelter. I will certainly be sending them good vibes. I know how much I worried about mine when they were outside.

[Medusa]

I concur w/everyone. They probably hunkered down and when they get hungry enough, they'll be back. Plus as someone mentioned, they probably go to several houses and get fed. I'm sure they're fine. :)

[lizbud]

Well they never did show up last night. I kept checking for them until
11pm. The youngest cat (approx 1yr) came this morning but still no sign
of the older cat. Last time he went missing he came back with a torn ear. :(

I hope they do have someone else that helps feed them too.I wouldn't
be so concerned about them. They both seem starved & eager to eat,
but maybe they need more food to help them stay warm. I keep checking
on them today. Thanks for all good thoughts for them.

[Medusa]

When I was feeding so many outdoor cats, I mixed dry w/canned food and gave them warm cream, too. Many PTers would disagree w/me on giving them cream because some cats are lactose intolerant, I guess but mine aren't and I've never had any problems in that regard. It puts fat on them and keeps them warm in winter and it warms their bones, too. Try not to worry. :)

[Barbara]

Glad that at least one is there. I hope the other one shows up as well. I am sure however that they know where to hide in a weather like this!

[Randi]

Liz, I so hope they found shelter, and are being fed by someone else. Glad to hear one of them showed up. :) Hopefully nothing happened to the other one.

If it's freezing outside, put a tiny bit of salt in their water, then it won't freeze.

Thanks for looking out for these kitties, I hope they're safe!

[kb2yjx]

When we had the strays in Bridgewater, before I put the food out in the shelter that we fixed up for them, I would microwave the food so it would be warm for awhile. Then if they did not should up, I would renuke the food!!! I hope they are in a safe place out of the weather! You are doing a good thing!

[lizbud]

Randi, thanks for the tip with the water. I'll do that.

Still no sign of the big guy. I walked around the house to make sure he
wasn't laying somewhere hurt, but there was no sign of him. I'll just keep
checking every once in awhile.

[AbbyMom]

I hope he comes back soon. It's so distressing when they don't return. One of mine is AWOL, too. :(

I use a heated bird bath to provide fresh water all winter long.

[lizbud]

Still no sign of the older cat. I even walked the neighbood & checked
the side streets. It was beautiful sunshine & 40 degees today & he's still
missing. I beginning to get a very bad feeling that somehow he is unable
to come back. :( It's never taken this long before.

The younger one showed up as usual & looked fine, just hungry.

[Medusa]

If he's a male, he may be out "tomcatting".

[lizbud]

If he's a male, he may be out "tomcatting".



Could be, but I don't think so. This would have been his 2nd winter
coming by for a good meal. :( He showed up last winter in even the
worst weather. I'll still check for him everyday, but I think he is either
very sick or dead & I'll probably never know. I'll miss him.

[columbine]

Might he have been "poofed?"

Love, Columbine

[lizbud]

He's back. :) He looks better(groomed) than I've ever seen him before.
It's clear someone was caring for him & I've been "suckered" into thinking
of him as a poor, homeless waif. :D Thanks for the good thoughts.

[Moesha]

Good news indeed!! Those sneaky little fellars.

[lizbud]

My neighbor came to my door this morning & told me about a dead cat
that was laying on the side walk in front of my house.:( It was the older
black & white male cat that I had been feeding for a few years. He had
evidently been hit by a car.:( he must have died very quickly after making
it up to my walkway.

He didn't show up for his dinner last night & I still have his dinner saved
in the fridge. He didn't have a name that I know of, but he had the most
beautiful blue eyes.:( Rest in peace now sweetheart.:( I'll miss you.

[Catty1]

I'm so sorry...{{{hugs}}}

RIP blue-eyed baby. :(

[Killearn Kitties]

I'm so sorry you have lost your big boy. I know how terrible I felt when the big old tom that we fed didn't come back any more. You do become very attached.

Play in permanent summer at the rainbow bridge, blue eyes.

[Emeraldgreen]

I'm so sorry.:(
I just read this whole thread. You gave this cat love, attention and regular meals. His life may have been short but you were there for him. Without you, it might have been very awful. Instead, he goes to heaven knowing that someone cared about him. Thank you so much for worrying about him and looking out for his wellbeing.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this.:( RIP sweet boy.:(

[Karen]

Rest in peace Blue-eyed Boy.

[AbbyMom]

I am very sorry to hear this. I'm glad, though, that your neighbor thought to come to your door and tell you.

RIP, Tuxie.

[lizbud]

Thanks for your thoughts. It does make me feel better believing he
did know I cared about him.


Now is the time I would normally be feeding him.:( Rest In Peace baby.

[Medusa]

He absolutely knew you cared about him! He knew exactly where to go. RIP, sweet blue-eyed boy. And peace to you, Lizbud.

[Moesha]

This is so sad. I'm very sorry for your loss. Even if he wasn't "yours" you do have a loss.

[AbbyMom]

Thanks for your thoughts. It does make me feel better believing he did know I cared about him.

He DID know. I believe that all cats need human love. They don't all need it expressed by being pet or kissed or hugged.

For a feral kitty, knowing that you loved him enough to feed him every day was probably all he needed to know.

[rosethecopycat]

The blue eyed starry cat was indeed grateful for his meals and the care you showed him. When you are seeking to fulfill your basic needs, like food, there is little energy left for enjoyments, like affection. If you were all he knew on this earth, then he's waiting for you at the RB. It is kinder and gentler there, and you'll have a loving relationship.

Godspeed to the Bridge.

[momtomany]

Rest in peace sweet blue-eyed kitty. You were loved.

[jenluckenbach]

How sad. :( RIP Mr Blue Eyes.

[Barbara]

I am so sorry.
Everyone at the bridge will recognize his eyes and welcome him.

[Freedom]

His life was better for having you in it.

RIP dear one.

[Cataholic]

Oh, Liz, I am so very sorry to hear this. :(

[MoonandBean]

I'm just reading this post now. How wonderful that he had a safe place to be fed all these past months. If he had another home, he had it made :). If he was truly stray, his life was SOOO much better because of you! I hope you can find comfort in knowing that. God bless you (and all your animal friends).

[kb2yjx]

Because of your kindness, Mr. Blue Eyes, knew all about love. Sleep softly, dear Blue Eyes...

[catmandu]

THATS SO VERY SAD:( AS I HAVE HAD PORCH CATS WHO WERE REGULARS HERE AND THEY HAVE EITHER HAD TO BE PTS, OR LIKE MR BLUE EYES HIT BY CARS.:(
ITS A SHORT :(LIFE FOR THESE SHADOW CATS WHO CROSS OUR PATHS FOR A WHILE, AND THEN SUDDENLY DISAPPEAR.
I SAW EBONY TUBSTER AND SCRATCHIEST FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A WHILE, BUT NOT SCRAPPIER THE DAD ? OF SCRAPPY 2 LATELY AND I WONDER IF HES ALL RIGHT.
MR BLUE EYES IS SITTING ON A BEACH NOW IN TORREMILNOS SPAIN , ENJOYING A BIG MEAL , AND HOPING THAT YOU REALIZE JUST HOW MUCH THAT YOUR LOVE :love: AND MEALS MEANT TO HIM.
AND THAT HES YOUR CAT :cool: AND WILL BE THERE TO GREET YOU AND REPAY YOUR FOR YOUR KIDNESS.:)
ONE FINE DAY.

[lizbud]

Well little one, I've finally stopped looking for you to show up on the
porch every afternoon , or seeing you sleeping in my flower boxes.:(

I know you are in a place with no more bad days or lonely nights. I also
believe you will aways know that someone cared about you. Rest easy
now sweet boy. I'll see you again over the RB.:)

[pitc9]

Ugh... Liz, that last post make my eyes leak!
:(

{{hugs}}