Why does this happen every year at this time?

[Freedom]

If the kitty hasn't been back for food, water and shelter, then just maybe s/he belongs to someone . . . you know, one of those folks who believe the cat MUST be allowed outside daily.

Because with the weather you've had in your area, I would think food, shelter and water would be a HUGE draw.

[Medusa]

If the kitty hasn't been back for food, water and shelter, then just maybe s/he belongs to someone . . . you know, one of those folks who believe the cat MUST be allowed outside daily.

Because with the weather you've had in your area, I would think food, shelter and water would be a HUGE draw.

Yep, that's what I'm hoping.

[Medusa]

I just now saw cat tracks, so I warmed up some cat food and was as quiet as I could be but as soon as s/he heard me, s/he took off running again. S/he went clear across the yard. I hope s/he comes back to eat. It's so cold and we're having 35 mph winds right now. The shelter is warm but s/he needs to eat!

[Medusa]

Hmmm, I just checked again and there are cat tracks leading up to the food dish. Nothing was eaten. So either this cat is being fed elsewhere or s/he doesn't like what's on the menu at my house.

[momcat]

Bless you for providing the homeless kitties with a warm shelter and a nice warm meal. I'm asking St. Francis to lead this kitty back to safety and a full tummy if s(he) has nobody to love and care for her/him.

Groucho is sending you lots of purrs and kitty kisses to thank you for helping his fellow kitties in need

[kitten645]

Mary, you are the kindest purest soul I've known. You have a gift for the feline and spirit sort so I'm sure if s/he is in need s/he will come back to you. It's nature. Kitty will know where it's welcome and safe. Keep the faith.
Claudia & Calvin

[Laura's Babies]

My bet is that kitty has someone else feeding it and it just comes by for a visit... if it went up to the dish and smelled it, then turned it's nose up at it... it wasn't hungry.