My friend's female cat is always going on little vacations. My friend thinks someone else feeds her during these vacations. The longest she's been gone is about 2 weeks. In fact just last week she had been gone for 10 days and she came home Thursday night, ran into the house screaming her head off because she wanted food.

Tell your mom NOT to give up. Also, remember when Bean was missing (our fellow PT kitty)? I can't remember how many days he was missing, but he is home safe and sound now. There have been other PT kitties gone missing and have returned as well.

Trust me, I know how scary it can be. My Paizy was missing for less than 24 hours and I was literally sick to my stomach.

Have her check neighbors garages, sheds or any type of hidey place or place with doors.