Don't worry, the cat is alive and well. But I am heartbroken for my friend.

The cat that another fellow had found and returned to her has Soft Paws on his claws, has a chip, and is MALE.

My friend just sent me two pics, one of her 'newly returned' cat, one of her missing cat Sarah. They are not the same cat.

This is the only cat she has ever owned. I just sent her a gentle email saying that cats do not go from shy to outgoing and demanding in a few weeks; they do not get white fur on their chin and either side of their nose from being bathed. My gut feeling is that this is not her cat.

I suggested she call the people on the FB page (I sent a link) and ask what the chip number is on their cat. Or I can request it privately from the people on FB. Yes, there is a missing cat on there with Soft Paws and a chip...

Sarah had neither.

I also suggested to my friend that she make a few more copies of the Missing flyers and post them in the laundry rooms and front entrance of her building.

Prayers and good thoughts please on this whole situation. I'd hate to be in her shoes.

Thanks.