Oh my, I understand exactly how you felt. A few weeks ago, my cat Sparkle went into the linen closet and settled in for a nice nap under the lowest shlf. And of course I didn't see her go in when I was putting towels away. Several hours later, I was SURE she had slipped out of the house when I took the dog out for her last walk of the night. And I was positive the coyote was going to get my Sparkle. My crying brought her to scrambling at the linen closet door - the ONLY closet I had not checked before thinking she had gone outside. I just didn't remember having it opened.

Like yours, she wanted to know what all the fuss was about and did NOT want all the hugs and cuddles I was giving my "lost" pet.

We just love them SO much and try so hard to do right by them.