New to the whole cat thing *pics*

[Medusa]

Maybe your mom said that to try to make herself feel better because she misses him, too. He may come back yet.

[jennielynn1970]

Cats wander. Especially un-neutered ones. I see the strays around here off an on. I worry about them, hope they are ok where ever they are when I don't see them.

Don't get too down. He's probably just "catting" around, like Medusa said. It's typical.

I'll keep him in my thoughts and put up some big wishes for him to come home!

[Alysser]

Yeah, he might be, but wouldn't he come back if we keep feeding him..? There's just no explanation and he has me worried. I don't know what to think. He hasn't come back today at all. I guess it's really over. I'll be okay, but I really thought I'd found my kitty. Guess I have to wait till April or May.
No matter what I'll always love Maxie and will wish him well wherever he is. I will always consider him my first cat. I wish he'd come home. I still don't forget about him and I don't want to loose hope yet.

[jennielynn1970]

We had outdoor cats when I was growing up. My one cat, Corvette, was a frequent wanderer. She liked to go visit other farms, and get other food, attention from other people. That was just the way she was. She was spayed, but that didn't stop her from being a nosy girl who wanted to go and investigate and hunt as well.

Don't give up hope just yet. He'll be back, and when he does come back... keep him inside!

[Taz_Zoee]

When I was growing up we always had several cats outside. There was one cat we had named Fudge (because my friend and I were making fudge when she was born). This cat would disappear for sometimes a year or longer. But she'd always come back. She did this several times over the course of well over 5 years. Until finally my mom never saw her again. She always knew where we were and would drop in to say hello.
I just have a feeling you will see Max again. However, at the same time I do not want you to get your hopes up either. Please don't feel like this is just your luck and things like this always happen to you. Think of what Max taught you and your family. Maybe Max was sent to you by Sassy, even if only for a short time, to open your hearts to another pet. If what you say is true, then another kitty that needs you will find their furrever home with you.
Now don't get me wrong, I'm not a religous person (AT ALL), but I do think things happen for a reason. We don't always know what that reason is, but there is a reason.

Wow, I don't know where that all came from, lol.

[columbine]

It's good to be adaptable, and good to be able to let go. But when habitual resignation starts eating into your ability to hope, a bit of balance and patience is good for your digestion. Come home safe, Max.

Love, Columbine

[Medusa]

You're going to think I'm nuts for suggesting what I'm about to but try to stay w/me. This is an old, really old, method for finding lost objects. Ok, Max isn't an object per se but it still applies. Turn a glass upside down and ask "Where is Max?". Keep the glass upside down until you get your answer. It may not bring him back but it could suddenly occur to you where he is so that you can find him. This method originated in Romania (I think) and, admittedly, it's odd but it does work. It stirs your subconscious so that you'll see results. Sometimes it can take up to a week or more to work but I've seen results in a much shorter period of time. Even if you decide to think I'm batty (that's ok; I can take it), at least don't lose hope. He was happy at your house and he's not stupid. Animals go where the love is.

[Alysser]

I actually did what you said, I hope it works Medusa. He still isn't back. Perhaps he was lost and was found? I don't know. My friend said she saw an Orange cat in a field by our house but she wasn't sure if it was him. I have to check it out sometime soon! I want my kitty back A friend mentioned her BF has a kitten he is trying to find a home for that he found. Her name is Robin and she's Black and white and very sweet. I don't know though. I don't want to give up on Max so fast.

If I don't see him again, I really do like what you said Taz_Zoee. I really think that's true!

[Medusa]

I actually did what you said, I hope it works Medusa. He still isn't back. Perhaps he was lost and was found? I don't know. My friend said she saw an Orange cat in a field by our house but she wasn't sure if it was him. I have to check it out sometime soon! I want my kitty back A friend mentioned her BF has a kitten he is trying to find a home for that he found. Her name is Robin and she's Black and white and very sweet. I don't know though. I don't want to give up on Max so fast.

If I don't see him again, I really do like what you said Taz_Zoee. I really think that's true!

Remember, turning the glass over might not bring him back but it just might help you to focus on where he is and find him. Your friend may have given you a lead. Why not check up on it and see what turns up? Good luck. Looking forward to a good report.....

[Alysser]

I had the WORST dream last night. It was so real and vivid, I woke up and couldn't get back to sleep. Maybe it was because of the cramps I was having from you know what, but this dream SURE DID NOT HELP in the least. I was walking down the street with a group of friends and saw Max for the first time in a week. He got scared and I head the screech of tires, then I woke up. This didn't really happen but seriously, do you think that's what happened? I can't get it out of my head. Like for the first week Sassy died, I couldn't get the image of her sitting on the metal table at the vets dead out of my mind. If that did happen, Maxxie I am so sorry. I love you baby, and I miss you more then you will ever know. If you were owned by someone I don't care, you're still my first kitty. I love you