China Doll- my mom said similar things..if one of our cats got out, the entire city would know immediately, shoot, I would probably take off work! I would definetly post signs, etc... I will continue to leave the front door ajar so she can come and go...but if it gets too cold- well, in she comes. I wouldn't want anyone to 'take' my cats, but, I hate knowing every night she is out on the street. I will put a 'found' ad in the paper tomorrow...and see. Truthfully, I don't want/need another cat, but, having said that, I wouldn't do anything negative, either. It does seem like she chose my home. How will I explain it to the herd?