Thank you, Tubby and Peanut's Mom, and Cinder and Smoke, for your kind words. Animal Lovers are the best. Sonsy did this last May (Memorial Day...how apros pos), and came home I when spread her used litter around the perimeter of the yard, and put my sweated-on clothes out there so she would know when she was home. I've done all that and am banking on her getting home that way again. All reason would say that she's still in the house somewhere, but she always greets me at the door and I've been home since 6:35. Thank you both for your good wishes. Will let you know.