One unhappy, but warm kitty!

[blue]

Erp has escaped outside many time in sub zero temps and has allways been fine overnight or for a few days. Animals allways seem to find someplace warm, with Erp its likely under the house, with my parents cats its likely under the shed or the basement window wells.

[Purr-tender]

You know, I know that's true. But, I am such a mother hen. I need to know where my babies are and that they are safe.

[blue]

Erp hasnt spent much time outside this winter so less worrying for me. Erp was born and found outside and has become a decent indoor winter kitty, she dives out the window in the summer. Maybe with time Wilson will too.

[Laura's Babies]

Poor kitty. Sounds like you are in for a l-o-n-g night..

I can't believe how cold it is going to be in Ohio tonight! Now THAT'S COLD!!!!!!

[Purr-tender]

I just checked my WeatherBug and the wind chill is -15. Brrrrr!! I'll probably let Wilson out tomorrow afternoon. The only problem is I'm afraid he'll be leery of me since I've held him captive.

[Emeraldgreen]

I'm so glad you've got Wilson inside tonight. I'm sure being warm feels good but maybe he's just so scared of the newness of being indoors that he must be overwhelmed. I bet if he had a place inside to 'hide' he would feel less exposed. Do you have a box that you could put on it's side and maybe throw a towel over it? He might find it safe in there.
And he may have never heard music before but maybe some soft gentle music might calm him a bit.
And then of course, food, food, food. LOL
Maybe special treats like tuna juice or deli meat to distract him.
Hopefully he'll settle in within a few hours and then he might not want to ever leave.

[Purr-tender]

Lara, I've had him inside since around 3 this afternoon. I've tried everything you suggested except the music. Usually, he is such a grub. If I don't put his food out in the morning when he thinks I should he's pawing at the door reminding me! This evening he ignored his plate. He did finally eat after the rest of my crew were done. He'll settle down for a little while, then I hear him crying again. He's used to some of my "kids" since I have 4 that go in and out during the day. So, I think his main problem is just being in a foreign environment. Like you said he's probably overwhelmed by it. I tried isolating him in the bathroom but that made him worse.

Gentle hugs to my boy!
Mary

[Emeraldgreen]

I hope that he settles in soon. Maybe if you can manage to keep him in for 2 days, he'll see that nothing bad happens to him and all he gets is warmth and food. I'm wondering if he gets out tomorrow, he might think he just got out in time before something bad happened but a couple of days would show him that it really isn't bad after all. I'm not sure if you can stand it without earplugs though! LOL

[Pinot's Mom]

Ah, I know it's tough, but the crying will subside - go to sleep!

As the Mommie of more than one (over the years) outdoor (and mixed indoor, as well as totally indoor) kitty - they will adapt! Remember, they are safe, fed, watered, and healthy. RELAX!