Conference misery::feline

    
    
    	Alex,
    
    	I have a good friend who had a neutered, declawed tom
    	who was allowed to roam outside. That cat, even without
    	his claws, would fling his arms about the necks of the
    	neighborhood dogs/cats (if he got into a disagreement
    	with any of them) and literally flip them down to the 
    	ground. He would "bat" them about the head and shoulders
    	and used his back claws for furthur punishment. Most of
    	them didn't mess with him. He went up trees by using his
    	paws, arms and back claws. He also hunted. His teeth were
    	pretty useful. He was a tough old guy. Some of them figure
    	it out pretty well.
    
    	For finding your guy, have you got a photo? Can you have
    	a print shop in that area run up some flyers for you and
    	get them posted around? Ad in the paper?
    
    	Hoping you get him back.

    You could ask your 70 miles away friends to leave flyers with their
    neighbors (be sure they don't put them in the mailboxes, which is
    illegal, but rather try to give them to the neightbors directly or
    wedge them in screen doors, etc.)
    

    I'm sorry to hear you've lost your cat. One of mine got out once and 
    was gone overnight, and I was really bummed out. Fortunately he found
    his way back the next morning. I've heard some amazing stories of 
    survival, so don't give up hope.

    Note #24 has some ideas for finding lost cats. There is a note (1811) 
    in the old Feline file (MUTTON::FELINE_V1) about a lost cat that was 
    found by its very determined owner. I think the "lost cat" note (4139)
    in the old Feline file has some other stories of found cats. 

    How long has your cat been gone? Where did you lose him? 

    Good luck; I hope you get him back.

    Linda

    Alex...have you posted notes around that say missing kitty...have
    you contacted vets and shelters in that area...have you contacted
    neighbors to keep there eyes open. I would post notes with your
    name and number on everything that is standing still.
    Don't give up all hope!!
    
    It is my opinion that there are many wonderful people in this world
    that do take in stray cats....and hopefully your kitty has found
    his way to one of their doorsteps!
    
    Kitty prayers for your baby!
    
    Sandy
    

    
    thanks to all of you with the encouraging words.  I won't give up or
    lose hope.
    
    He's lost in N. Milford, NH.... I live in Billerica, MA.....
    
    someone here mentioned that he may just surprize me and show up on my
    door step....  now that would be a miracle!

    Notify the following with a complete description including
    picture if available of your kitty;
    
    N. Milford NH and all surrounding towns 
    
    police
    dog officer
    animal shelters/humane societies
    notify all homes in area he was lost (or stores, offices if it wasn't
    a residential area)
    Post a flyer offering a reward if found
    put a lost ad in all the local papers (lost ads are almost always
    free)
    If he was lost in a friends yard, have them put out a dish of the
    food you always fed, and water, too.
     

Here's a little story that I hope will help to encourage you and keep the faith.

A few years ago, my best friend and her boyfriend moved 400 miles to Lake Tahoe
during the winter season to become "ski bums". They brought along his older,
indoor only, siamese cat. Two days after arriving in Tahoe his kitty got out
of the house. They looked and looked, but weren't able to find him.
Approximately two months later, after several snow storms, guess who showed up
on their front porch (in Tahoe). The kitty was thin, paws were very "weathered",
but in general, pretty good health.

Good luck to you!
Laura

    Alex, if you could post a description of your cat here (please make it 
    as detailed as possible), those of us who volunteer at shelters in the 
    area could keep an eye out for him.

    Linda

    
    thanks linda.. here goes:
    
    His name is Peppy..
    and i have been told he's big, but i think he's average in size.
    
    Gray with white on his chest.. a fluffy tail to match and green eyes.
    He has grampa hairs growing from behind his ears that stick out...
    
    You may see some fait brown coloring around his facial area.
    
    he gets very excited when you ask "Wanna EAT!!"  he'll usually
    run around and then to the food bowl.
    
    He answers to Peppy, Peppino and Peppoo...
    
    Looks like a long haired cat but really insn't almost like a large
    squirrel.
    
    I really wish i had made up a collar for him ( we learn the hard way)
    
    Thanks much everyone,
    alex

"just a cat"???

That's why you need a Notes file where people know there is no
such thing as "just a cat".

It is natural and essential that humans relate to their fellow
creatures!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


                                         Susan

    Just for information's sake.  Note 24.0 has helpful hints on finding
    lost cats.
    
    Jan

    Doesn't sound like a match with your description of Peppy, but it's
    worth a try. The following found kitty ad was in yesterday's Milford
    Cabinet.
    
    	Found near McDonald's. 5-month-old cat, black with gray stripes, 2
    	stitches on back. 603-672-0609. 
    
    
    Call the Cabinet, if you haven't already. They keep track of lost and
    found pets in case anyone calls in. Their number is 603-673-3100.
    
    Good luck. I hope you find Peppy. 
    
    Kate
    

    
       "just a cat!?"  Never!  He's your best friend!
    
       If it helps,  I have 2 cats of my 10 that I adopted whom are
    declawed, but were used to living outdoors before they came to live
    with me.  Chief kitty is a fabulous hunter, more than capable of taking
    care of himself, he used to catch everything,  Mitties has DANGEROUS
    AND VIOLENT written on her vet sheet.  Although she has no front or
    back claws believe me you'd never know it.  She also does it all.
    TAke the advice of the replies here and do all you can.
    Hope you find him....
    
    Denise and gang of 10

    
    
    again many thanks... today i will head out that way with a box of
    his favorite food.  Oh and I didn't really mean itto sound like
    Pep is expendable, he isn't.  By 'just a cat', i was trying to relate
    that to many that's what he is, but to me he was a good buddy.
    
    I hope he stuck around in the area?
    
    ajm

    
    Well I got a call last night and Peppy is found!  The ad in the Cabinet
    did the job.  Wonder if he'll ever forgive me?
    
    thanks all..
    alex

    
    
    Yeah!!!!!

    Yahoo!!!!
    
    

    Congratulations!  I love happy endings ... give him a hug for me.
    
    Marilyn & Otis
    

    Alright!!!
    
    L

    
    
    	yayayayayayayyayayay!
    
    	JJ and the fuzzy three
    

    That's WONDERFUL!!!  What great news!!
    
    Pam

so glad you found your Peppy.      -seh

    Wow...what wonderful..exciting news!!!  I look back at your title..
    "Will he Survive"...and the answer is "if he/she is determined"!!!!!
    
    So happy Peppy is home...
    
    Sandy

    All right!  :-)
    
    Glad that Peppy's comin' home.
    
    NAnci

    
    
             YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!

    All of us think it's great that he has been found, even if he is "just
    a cat".  :^)  

    I really hate this 'me too' noting in a conference, and as a moderator
    I would kill everyone just saying "yeah" as the 732nd person doing it,
    but I just can't stop my joy over a happyend and have to cry out:
    "Yeah! Great!" for the found Peppy.
    
    Mods, now kill me...
    
    Nat :^)

    
    Well Last night i drove out to Milford, NH to pick up Peppy.  When I
    arrived
    and was klnocking on the door I could see "peppy" moving around inside,
    at this point I became excited to see him....  I entered the house and
    to my surprise(my heart fell a thousand feet) it wasn't Pep at all..
    
    So to make this long story a short one, Pep's where-a-bouts are still
    unknown.  
    
    Thanks to all of you who have given me so much support.
    
    Alex
    PS: I also found out Peppy in a Main Coon Cat.

    Oh Alex...you must have been devastated.  My Otis is a Maine Coon
    and if I ever lost him .... (anguish) - I hate to think of how
    you must be feeling.
    
    What will happen to the "found" cat ... has anyone shown any 
    interest in claiming him?
    
    Sending you good thoughts, don't give up hope yet.  Maine Coon's
    are hearty cats.
    
    Keep us posted!
    
    Marilyn & Otis
    

    Ohhhh....Nooo.....please keep trying.
    
    Sandy

    
    the found cat...  Yes, the family that originally had Peppy will keep
    him.
    
    ajm

    That must have been so crushing.  But, don't give up.  You're all in
    our thoughts.
    
    Karen
    

    
    I was wondering if any of you living in the Milford/North Milford area
    might be able to post a sign for me at your local supermarket?  I have
    been up that way looking for pep a few times now, but forgot the above.
    I have a new ad in the cabinet going in the editorial section, i also
    have my name and pep's description at all the animal hospitals i could
    find as well as the Humane society.  It's about and hour and and half
    drive for me every time so I thought i'd take the liberty and ask.
    
    Thanks all....
    alex
    
    PS: Winter is coming so I have to find him.

Milford, MA or Milford, NH?????

    
    sorry Milford, NH......