I miss being a cat mom :(

[Amber]

Since most of you know, my girl Maggie have been lost for awhile. It's so heartbreaking to know where she could be. Is she safe? Is she in harm? who knows... All of our neighbors know that she's missing so we have some extra help. Her picture is up in the grocery stores, vets, and even the shelter. We even have a ad in the paper. I just wonder if i'll ever see her again.

We went to the animal shelter today, and oh my gosh....i've never seen so many cats, that I wanted to take home. Now I know why many of you cat rescuers are so devoted to cats. It was so sad. I have never had so many kitty paws reaching out to me like they are say "pick me!, pick me!" There was this one paticular cat that really took to me. It was a older male orange cat, that had so many cuts around its face. Just kept asking for more cat scritches. and the kittens! yikes...This time of year must be bad. They had so many cute kittens. Too many that looked like maggie. I miss having a cat...I miss Maggie. I miss it everyday when she would rub up against my legs. How she always followed me everywhere. How she always slept curled up onto the couch. and how she purred. >sigh< I hope to God we find her.

If I >ever< get another cat, it's going to be a older cat.


Sorry for this extremely pointless thread. I just miss my girl.
Anyone know any extra tips to maybe help find maggie?

[sirrahbed]

Amber - I am just so sorry that Maggie is still missing I do not know what else to suggest. Did you try the things on PIF's site about lost kitties? That is really all I can think of How long has it been now?? So sorry! I know that another kitty will never replace her - but it *is* something you can be thinking about. Older cats are always in need of homes! Maybe some older cat will choose you!!! Maybe Mr. Orange?
Still, so sorry about Maggie and I know how sad you must feel and how you miss her!!! But...she can still show up!!!! Or, perhaps someone has her and is loving her very much - that is a hopeful thought.

[Amber]

yes, I've followed PIFs advise. its been about 4 or 5 days

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by Amber
yes, I've followed PIFs advise. its been about 4 or 5 days

so sorry! wish I had more suggestions ((((((((AMBER)))))))

[apcrs5122]

Oh, Amber I'm so so sorry. I really feel horrible for you. I know you love her so much, and I can't tell you how much I want you to find her. I don't know what other advice to give you, others have mostly covered all I know. I'm still praying that you find Maggie

[Cataholic]

Amber, keep your chin up. Go out again and again to neighbors, call the pound, post more signs...keep up the hard work. You never know who you will talk to that might know something.

Hugs, and praying for a safe return.
Johanna

[trayi52]

Oh, Amber, it just breaks my heart seeing you so sad. I hope and pray everyday that your sweet Maggie will return to you really soon. Don't loose hope, she could turn up yet.

About the only thing I can suggest is just what Johanna suggested, keep your chin up and keep pounding on doors.

My heart goes out to you sweet, sweet Amber.

Willie

[bluekat]

Oh Amber I'm so so sorry...I know that you must be very sad now but don't lose hope yet. We know that Maggie will find her way home eventually. I had a friend before who lost her cat and it was weeks before she found her again. Someone probably has Maggie now, and is just trying to look for a way to contact you.

Keep us updated please! I'll be praying...

[kuhio98]

I'm so sorry Miss Maggie is still missing. How do you feel about pet communicators? I've never called this lady, but my friend in Pennsylvania called her when her kitty was missing. In reality, she called her to find out if her cat was dead. She just needed to know. Donna (the pet communicator) told her that the kitty wasn't dead and that she was around some running water. There was a creek/stream on her property. She also said that she appeared to have an injured front leg because she was hopping. (What she didn't know whas that the kitty only had 3 legs). My friend was heading out to search when the kitty came running up to the front door. Don't know for sure if she was hanging out around the creek, but she was right -- she wasn't dead and she was hopping.

Here's her website if you want to investigate further. She charges $25.00 for a reading. http://www.donnadoolittle.com/

If you do decide to do it, could you let us know if it was helpful?

[Cincy'sMom]

I'm sorry your baby is still missing, Amber.

The only think I can think to add, it to keep checking the shleters and such. Even ifthey have her picture, even if they don't think they have her, look for yourself. I remember when one of Mike and Molly's (mugsy's) dog was missing, they took the picture every where, but it wasn't until Mike went and looked at the shelter for himself that they found the dog. The shelter hadn't checked the new dogs brought in against the flyers they had.

Hang in there...she may come home yet.

[jazzcat]

Amber, I'm so sorry. I pray Maggie comes home soon.

[PayItForward]

Don't give up hope. On the English forum's, cats come home after weeks or months of being missing.

Just keep visiting the shelters & vets and keep calling for her everynight. Sadly also check with who ever clears the roads

Try posting posters further a field now, i.e. several streets away. She might have wandered further in several days.

Also check if there were any strange car or vans in the area when she went missing, cats frequently wander into delivery or moving vans and travel to other towns etc.

Also find out who are the local feeders in your community, if Maggie is lost she might turn up on a porch to be fed alongside strays. Give a copy of your lost poster to all the feeders of colonies.

Although 4/5 days is a long time to be waiting, keep your chin up and keep looking.

PIF

PS. Is maggie microchipped ?
PPS. For anyone else who is missing their beloved cat
http://www.piftails.com/main/article...l/lostcat.html

[catcrazylady]

My heart breaks for you because I know how heartwrenching it is to not know where or how they are. I amost went nuts wondering what happened to Leroy when he went missing for three days. It turned out he had gotten himself locked in someones shed or garage and couldn't get out until someone opened the door.
Is Mggie afraid of other people or is she friendly? If she is leary of others then you might ask permission to go call for her in surrounding garages and sheds. If she hears your voice she might respond whereas she hides from others.
I'm praying very hard for you that she comes home. If nothing else I pray that you at least find out what happened to her. The not knowing is the worst part.
I also agree that you should go check the shelter off and on yourself. First hand I know that they have good intentions but a lot gets overlooked. It would be very wise to go and look now and again just in case.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Please come home Maggie!!!

[CatMama78]

Oh Amber, I've been thinking of you and Maggie everyday and praying that you'll find her or she'll come home safe and sound. I wish I could offer better advice, but the only thing I can think of is to keep trying, everyday. Look and look and post more signs and always leave something out with your scent. I know you've heard it, but cats come home even weeks / months after being out and about. I know this has to be so hard for you - I can only imagine how devestated you are. You've got the power of everyone's prayers and positive vibes to whatever powers may be. Bless you and I'll continue to pray. Please hurry home Maggie!!

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Amber - you and Maggie are in my prayers!