Riley got out :(

[JMCsGirl]

Riley got out our back door yesterday and has not shown himself since I stood outside calling for him and shook a bowl of food but still nothing. I feel really terrible that he escaped and I wasn't home at the time to find him right away. DH was home but was unable to get him back inside. I feel like such a terrible cat mom

[Freedom]

These things happen, it is not a reflection on you.

Buy a can of salmon, or a can of tuna in OIL (not water) and put some of that in a bowl and put it out. These are really smelly and should attract him.

Do you have a Have a Heart trap? Or can you borrow one? Once he starts coming around, you may not be able to catch him, you may need to trap him.

My Mandy got out, 2 years back. She hadn't a clue how to care for herself, and stayed in my back yard, eating all the food I put out for her and gazing down at me from the roof of my shed. I had to use a trap to get her in. OF course, I caught LACEY in the trap, first, lol. Took about 8 days, but at least I could see her and knew where she was.

Good Luck!

[catmandu]

Our Awesome Angels Search and Rescue Squad will be on the job soon.
And while Michael, Princess and Joseph Angels on the job, we bet that they will have your Riley home in no time at all.

[MoonandBean]

Try not to worry. It's Spring. I'm sure he's happy to be able to go on a little adventure and he will come home when he's ready. Please keep us updated.

[columbine]

Put up posters with a photo and your number, asking neighbors to check their basements, garages, and sheds. Often a lost cat will hole up in an outbuilding when a window is open, and get trapped when the window is closed.

Good luck!

Love, Columbine

[Taz_Zoee]

Also check at local vets and shelters in case someone picked him up and turned him in.

I hope he comes home soon! I know how that feels and mine was only gone for less than 24 hours.

[astrid]

I could tell you not to worry, but as a cat mom I know that's impossible so I'm sending you good thoughts and prayers for Riley, may he get back home soon, safe and sound

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry to hear this. I hope he comes home soon. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way.

[Pinot's Mom]

It's heartbreaking, I know, we've all been there. Try to keep up hope, Riley could be right in your yard (as Pinot was once when I was crying my eyes out) and will come home when ready. Keep us posted!

[Anikaca77]

It's heartbreaking, I know, we've all been there. Try to keep up hope, Riley could be right in your yard (as Pinot was once when I was crying my eyes out) and will come home when ready. Keep us posted!

Exactly, we have all been there, our one cat Athena nickname (Beans) she's not the smartest cat in the world, walked outside I simply wasn't fast enough and I didn't know she would jump out the door but she went down our side walk, we chased her and she tried to go into the grass and hated the feeling under her feet (she was previous stray years ago but must of forgotten the feel of grass) so she went back onto the side walk and walked around the building and finally she stopped at a small bush and my husband was able to grab her...but my goodness we were both so scared.

My prays that he comes home fast and safe and sound.

Melissa

[phesina]

Prayers for dear Riley to keep safe and come back home soon.

[kuhio98]

I'm so sorry that Riley decided to take a trip.
Don't give up hope. Can you find time to sit outside for a while reading or listening to music? Call his name every now and then and he just might show up looking for some lovins.

This website http://www.petrescue.com/petlibrary/...st-cat-or-dog/ has many suggestions.

If he's not home tonight, I would take action. Sadly, with Kuhio, we learned to late.

[Karen]

Yay! Glad he's back and safe!