Where's Puff??

Bibette was at the patio door all evening - peering out the side window into the dark; jumping onto the arm of the bench we have there, straining to see what was outside; poking her head behind the shade on the door window. The only thing that gets her that worked up is a critter on her property :eek::eek:. Turned the spot light on and looked out myself - nothing moving and no new paw prints in the slowly disappearing snow. Then we learned that the neighbor next door was moving out - landlord let another neighbor know the renter was to be out by today (3/9).

The neighbor (who lives directly across from the house in question) reported seeing the people who were moving out the furniture take two cats. Now we are wondering if Puff was one of them.

So - who's Puff? She a member of that household, but she's the one who was let out daily - or probably insisted on going out (insisted as only a cat can :rolleyes::rolleyes:). I discovered her roaming around my large garden that is our backyard last summer. She came up to me on the deck and was looking for pets and attention. She came up to me readily and let me pick her up. Not sure if she was supposed to be outdoors, I carried her up to the house next door and knocked. The young woman who answered said, yes she was hers and cat's name was Puff (she never did give me her name) and that she had two others but they were indoor cats. She took charge of the little ragamuffin and that was that.

Over the summer I would find Puff in the yard, sleeping on the sunny side of the Arborvitae or hanging out on our deck. She would come to me and enjoyed a pet or two. My furballs were on the other side of the windows carrying on, hissing and making a general nuisance of themslves as they made clear their feelings about this interloper!! One morning I realized that Puff had been closed inside our garage for the night - I had left the door open when I went out - noticed the light was on when I returned (automatic door opener with a sensor at the base of the door that turns the light on if someone or something crosses the laser beam). Didn't think anything of it until the next morning when I became aware of my overnight guest. She came in once or twice more but I've been more careful not to leave the door open. Little Puff paw prints have appeared in the snow (when we've had some :rolleyes:). But now I wonder - did they collect her and take her with them last night or is she out there somewhere looking for her Mom?

She's a little disheveled domestic medium hair tabby with quite a purrr. We've discussed (B&L's Mom1 and I) if she is still hanging out, should we try to bring her into our fold? I'm afraid that Lulu, our senior member who has an "attitude" may give her a hard time or turn a cold shoulder on us; and Bibette, the youngster, will either go into complete retreat or the two of them will end up in fisticuffs. No good place in the house to set up a "time out" room. But our other option is to take her to the local shelter where our two came from, and give her a chance at finding a furever home.

So, keep Puff in your prayers - whether she's hanging out in our yard or is checking out territory in a new home - I'll miss her little fuzzy face peering into the window if its the latter :(:(.

B&L's Mom2

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That is I think our worst nightmare that some one would steal one of Our Cats.
We pray that Puff shows up and will be your Cat again.:love::love:

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Originally Posted by catmandu

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That is I think our worst nightmare that some one would steal one of Our Cats.
We pray that Puff shows up and will be your Cat again.:love::love:

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Oops - clarfication needed. She's not my cat but belonged to the gal next door who just moved out. Puff had adopted my back yard as her Queendom and I was afraid when the took their last load they may have left her behind.

So far not sign of her and the house is empty.

Dear Puff, wherever you are, I hope you are safe.

Prayers for dear Puff that she is safe and well.

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I agree with everyone. Prays that she is a valued member of the family and she is adjusting to her new home.

Looks like she must have gone with the gal who moved out. I walked my property this morning, looking at the disappearing snow piles and the bulbs that are starting to push up some shoots. But no kitty. The house next door is definitely empty. I do believe she'll be a survivor and find a special place to enjoy as her own!!

Thanks for the thoughts and prayers.

B&L's Mom2

I know how it is to become attached to a "outside" cat, even if it's not your own.
Gets so you know them & their habits just like you do your own. Hopefully Puff was one
of the two that were taken. Still, it would be nice to know for sure.

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Originally Posted by lizbud

I know how it is to become attached to a "outside" cat, even if it's not your own.
Gets so you know them & their habits just like you do your own. Hopefully Puff was one
of the two that were taken. Still, it would be nice to know for sure.

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This is how I acquired Callie. Her home was the woods across the road, so I'm not really poofing. I admit that I got attached.

Puff showed up this afternoon in the garden, hunting some critter that must be borrowing the ole 'chucker hole. Purring and rubbing up against me. I put out some food and water, which she sniffed and then headed up to her old home. Didn't want me to carry her (she gets a little snippy if she's not ready to do what you want her to) - so I just let her be. Saw her chowin' down later when I was getting ready to head out for an orchestra rehearsal. When Lois (Mom1) and I headed out later to the concert - no sign of little puff.

When we came back about 9:15, she came out and let Lois pet her. Then she sat at the edge of the patio while we were going in. I needed to put Bitty into "time out" in the big bathroom (otherwise she shoots out the door when we're getting Lois and her wheelchair inside). Couldn't leave Puff outside - not with that soulful look she gave us - so I carried her in and set her down. Checked out the cat box that's just inside the door and started moving through the house. Lulu (our senior member), watched her from the sidelines - no growls or anything. Puff found a small throw pillow on the futon in the den that's kind of tucked in between a small Canadian rocker and another bigger pillow, curled up and is quite comfy.

Let Bitty out and she still hasn't figured out Puff is inside - she's been making the rounds of the windows and doors. Oh well - it's a wait and see now!!!

Still can't believe that gal just abandoned her and didn't even try to check in with us about looking out for her. I'm sure Puff's the reason our chipmunk population took a dive last summer, so she does know how to hunt. And while she's a little scrawny, she's been fed. Oh well -looks like a trip to the vet is in order - and a definite claw clipping (she got me earlier today when she had her little hissy fit).

Keep us in your prayers - I'm hoping that I don't have to peal someone off our sheers on the back picture window before the night is over:):):)

Oh, thank God.

And thank you folks for taking her in.

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Awesome and sad at the same time. The lady could've asked you if you wanted her. Or it could be that they didn't move far and Puff was let out. Not too smart in my book. Or Puff hid while they were doing the packing.

Awesome because I believe Puff has found her true home. She seems to prefer your home to theirs. Thanks for bringing her in. :)

Cats know where, and with whom, they want to live. Puff picked you - she knows you'll do right by her :love:

Happy News!

Looking forward to news of her vet check. Having been a hunter, she'll need a dose of Revolution at the very least!

Welcome home, Puff!:D:love::love::love:

Thank you for looking after Puff! I hope your vet visit goes well. Hope to see pictures, soon, too!