I'm a bad parent

[Gin]

This morning, I got up and only two cats showed up for breakfast. Missiger was gone. I checked under furniture and in closets - no sign of her. I dug out the flashlight and searched every corner of the house and still no cat. Then I opened the back door and called, and there she was, emerging from under the back steps, where she had evidently spent the night.

Somehow, that poor girl must have gotten outside, and was locked out for the whole long, cold winter night. She seems to be fine - she ate her breakfast and is now snoozing on my bed, but I feel like a lousy parent.

[kuhio98]

Boy, oh boy, are you going to pay for that one! Expect lots of "evil" looks, turning her back on you, etc. until she decides to forgive you. I'm so glad everything turned out well. You're not a bad mommy. Accidents happen. That's why we have our kitties microchipped. Despite our best intentions, kitties will get out by accident. Please give Missiger a kiss and cuddle for me.

[kimlovescats]

It happens sometimes! At least you missed her and she is now enjoying a long winters' nap on your bed!!!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Are you sure she still was inside when you went to bed . I always go and have a look in the cats' room to be sure that they are all where I want them to be!
Any idea how she got outside?

[Gin]

No idea at all. I could have sworn I took inventory last night and all the kids were accounted for. Maybe my mind is going bad.

[catnapper]

You are not a bad parent -- merely the parent of a curious kitty! Everything worked out well, and she is now happily napping in her meowmie's bed.