I just wanted to update and tell you guys he did come back! I don't think we'll ever get rid of him. He was waiting by the door for at least 10 minutes today when he saw me through the window. I feel so bad, I want to let him in. My mom is worried about his claws. She said she wouldn't get a cat declawed because that's just mean. Anyway, if that's what it would take to let him in I wouldn't do it, but she would NEVER do that so it's nothing to worry about. Is there any other suggestions? I've never had a cat, and he doesn't seem to have scratching issues but we have a leather couch and all, so yeah.