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Marisa
Citizen
Username: Rissawerm
Post Number: 11
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 12:18 am: | 
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Our cat "Cali" just ran out the door about 2 1/2 hours ago...we live on Ridgewood near Berkeley, if anyone sees her, she sort of answers to Cali, is less than a year, very fragile and extremely skittish, great. She runs away very easily, if you happen to see her, we would be grateful if you let us know when and where, thanks. Marisa 973.447.2517  |
bets
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Username: Bets
Post Number: 22696
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 12:29 am: |
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What a beautiful cat! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that she gets home safely. |
Just The Aunt
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Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 3725
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 12:33 am: |
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Marisa-
What a beautiful cat. I'd call the JAC to let them know to keep an eye out for her. I'll also keep my eyes out when I drive through there in the morning. |
Camnol
Citizen
Username: Camnol
Post Number: 210
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 7:13 am: |
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I'll be at the JAC today, so I'll give the heads-up. I'll also check the cat room, just in case.
Good luck! |
Marisa
Citizen
Username: Rissawerm
Post Number: 12
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 8:14 am: |
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thanks everyone - i am staying home today to continue searching. We saw her last night, so we are hopeful. i will keep you posted. |
Meandtheboys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 2751
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 8:16 am: |
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What a cutie pie. Keeping my fingers crossed that you find her. Does she have any I.D. on her? |
Marisa
Citizen
Username: Rissawerm
Post Number: 13
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 10:33 am: |
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unfortunately she doesn't have ID on her. I can hardly pick her up which doesn't help in a rescue attempt. She doesn't go outside at all, unless like in this instance when she escapes. |
greenetree
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Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 6627
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 10:38 am: |
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She's probably near the house, hiding. Have you put out a box with a favorite blanky or something that smells familiar to her? Put it sideways so that she can "hide" in it. You could also put food and water near the door and leave the door open so that she can come back in the house. |
Meandtheboys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 2760
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 10:49 am: |
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You might also want to look in to borrowing a humane trap and enticing her in with some particularly smelly food. That way you can be completely assured of catching her. If she's skittish, she may run away again if you approach her for any reason. I think you can borrow humane traps from the JAC or animal control.
Once you get her back I would strongly suggest you speak to your vet about a microchip and, at the very least, get a collar with a nametag, since she seems inclined to run. |
Marisa
Citizen
Username: Rissawerm
Post Number: 14
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 11:39 am: |
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Thanks for the good ideas...i just put a box out with food and her favorite blanket. I have seen the 4 other strays that my neighbor feeds...grrr...and still no sign of cali...so i just feel like all the lures I set up are an invite to them. They have already eaten all the food I put out, but I just keep putting out more. The microchip is a good idea...that will be a must for her and Ziggy - the cat who she followed out the door - once I get her back...I agree that she is close by. I have to think that it is just a matter of time before she gets too hungry to be afraid anymore and comes out looking for food. I am not so familiar with the JAC going to check out the website right now. Thanks for your help guys...back to searching. |
las
Citizen
Username: Las
Post Number: 849
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 11:58 am: |
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You must be a wreck.
Think small, think dark - inside garages, under decks, in pots, under hoods of cars.
Did Ziggy come back? Do you know where he hangs?
By the way, she is absolutely beautiful! |
Marisa
Citizen
Username: Rissawerm
Post Number: 15
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 2:29 pm: |
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Thanks, yea I am not doing great.
I am trying to think as small and dark as possible, I once found her in the fireplace, so she is not very picky. Ziggy only made it a few feet, he is pretty easy to catch... |
las
Citizen
Username: Las
Post Number: 851
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 3:05 pm: |
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You've checked with neighbors? They've granted you repeated access to garages, cellars etc?
The problem with bringing in outsiders is we'll all scare her away, but seeing as I would just die if this happened to me, I'm happy to to come over with my flashlight and knock on doors. I can likely get you three people for a while tonight.
I p/l'd my contact details. Please call or write.
Hang in there.
-Lynn |
greenetree
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Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 6632
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 3:31 pm: |
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You can also try bundling up very warmly and sitting outside, waiting for her. A bit away from the blanky box. Maybe as it gets dark and her nocturnal instincts kick in, she'll come home.
I am so sorry that you are going thru this. I've had a cat go walk-about for hours and it is not fun.
I second the idea of a collar with a bell. We had a runner & kept the bell on her so that we could hear her sneaking up to the door. |
Marisa
Citizen
Username: Rissawerm
Post Number: 16
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 3:49 pm: |
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Thanks Lynn, I am writing you back. |
Camnol
Citizen
Username: Camnol
Post Number: 211
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 3:51 pm: |
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Have you tried sitting outside, shaking her favorite treats? My cat always comes running when she hears the treat bag rustling. If you want help, pl me with your address. I'd be happy to help look--if you don't think it would freak her out too much.
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Marisa
Citizen
Username: Rissawerm
Post Number: 17
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 5:25 pm: |
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Thanks Camnol, I have used everything I can possibly think of to make noise...toys, treats, spoon on canned food - she loves food and any sounds indicating it...At your recommendation greenetree, I am bundled up and sitting outside waiting to see if she comes around looking for food...I am kind of hopeless right now but I feel like she is going to have to come out of her hiding spot at some point...Her box and blanket are in the middle of the drive way and I am sitting on the stairs to the deck with treats and food. Thank you for your offer to help Camnol, I just think she is so frightened that she is tucked far away right now and will come out when she is ready....she was like that for the first week in my house. |
Camnol
Citizen
Username: Camnol
Post Number: 212
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 5:41 pm: |
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Good luck, Marisa. I hope she comes home soon! She's such a sweet looking kitty. Holler if you decide that you need help. |
Lydia
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Username: Lydial
Post Number: 1613
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 6:58 pm: |
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Greentree's and other's suggestions are right-on - keep on putting out the food.
My cat used to come out of hiding if I went outside and clicked a can opener while I called her name.
Cats are smart and they're survivors - chances are she's nearby keeping warm.
It's cold tonight, but not so cold that she's in any danger. Cats will curl up in a little safe place and stay warm and wait until they get their bearings and are ready to come home.
Good luck - you must be feeling so horrible.
Cats who run outdoors almost always come home safe and sound - I promise. |
Marisa
Citizen
Username: Rissawerm
Post Number: 18
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 7:33 pm: |
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thanks this is all making me feel better...i just feel so bad for her. She is so afraid of everyone and everything but like you said Lydia...she is probably curled up somewhere safe and warm. She always finds a place to hide. I am continuing to put the food out...My mother is spending the day here tomorrow watching out and searching for her, so hopefully we'll spot her soon. Thanks for the support and advice, I really appreciate all of it. And thanks again Camnol, I will let you know! |
Marisa
Citizen
Username: Rissawerm
Post Number: 19
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 8:32 pm: |
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SHE'S BACK!!!!! i found her outside, close by, i heard her little meows...i made sure she was inside the fence, and i closed it and then i lured her inside and now she is home safe and sound....thank you so much everyone, this is a great ending to a bad day. I really appreciate all the advice and support..thanks SO MUCH!!! |
bets
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Username: Bets
Post Number: 22699
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 9:20 pm: |
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Excellent news, Marisa. I'm so happy for both Cali and your family. Cats can be so exasperating, but well worth the investment.
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Camnol
Citizen
Username: Camnol
Post Number: 213
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 10:21 pm: |
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yea! That's wonderful. The little minx--hopefully she's learned that home is much more cozy than the cold, cruel world. Glad she's home! |
las
Citizen
Username: Las
Post Number: 853
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 - 10:42 pm: |
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Great news! Tuna sushimi for all! |
Meandtheboys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 2767
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 7:04 am: |
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Happy to hear it. Hope she's decided to stay put from now on! |
Marisa
Citizen
Username: Rissawerm
Post Number: 20
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 9:07 am: |
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Thanks everyone! I am so so happy...she came home and acted totally cool...as if nothing ever happened...I think she knows where the love is and I am going to take measures to make sure it never happens again. Her and Ziggy were reunited and he wasn't thrilled with her smell...but eventually they fell right back into playing and beating each other up. I slept through the night like I never have before...thanks everyone...you were all so helpful and I felt like I had so much help and support yesterday it was amazing. Thanks again, you are all GREAT! |
LilLB
Citizen
Username: Lillb
Post Number: 1209
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 9:08 am: |
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That's GREAT news!!! So glad she came home. |
las
Citizen
Username: Las
Post Number: 854
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 9:38 am: |
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Candidly, Marisa, if I saw your beautiful Cali without a name tag I'd snatch her up for my very own in a heartbeat. Please, please - order her tags today. (I, too, have a bolter - I know from whence I preach!) - Lynn
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greenetree
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Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 6637
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 9:39 am: |
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She was probaly right there all along. They freak themselves out & find a place nearby that feels safe to them. You probably made her feel safe enough by all the things you had outside letting her know that she was home.
If it should happen again, keep in mind where you found her; she'll probably head there again. But, get that bell!
Oh - big sigh of relief.
We live on a busy-ish street where people speed alot. When The Monster was loose one night last year, I stood on the curb for an hour, at 2am, so that I could stop speeding cars in case I saw him run across.
We animal people are out of our friggin' minds! |
Meandtheboys
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Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 2774
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 10:06 am: |
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Greenetree, that was one of the things I thought of when Marisa said she lived on Ridgewood. I was afraid poor little miss Cali would get spooked and dart out in to oncoming traffic.
Glad that didn't happen.
Don't forget the microchip Marisa. Cat collars are made to break away if the cat gets itself into a bad situation. Whereas, the microchip is permanant and all shelters and vets are equipped to check for them. |
Bob K
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Username: Bobk
Post Number: 10416
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 10:12 am: |
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I am glad everything worked out. Sometimes it takes awhile for a cat to come home.
Last fall one of our neighbors outdoor cats came up missing and was gone for about a week. The neighbors had pretty much given up hope when kitty showed up one morning. He was absolutely filthy and thin as a rail, but not injured in anyway. The best guess is that he got trapped in a garage and it took awhile for the garage owners to realize he was in there. |
Lydia
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Username: Lydial
Post Number: 1616
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 10:34 am: |
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Marisa -
Great news!
You can go to Maplewood Pets now and order 2 tags until you can get that naughty baby microchipped.
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Marisa
Citizen
Username: Rissawerm
Post Number: 21
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 10:41 am: |
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Thanks! If she was gone longer than 24 hours, I don't know what I would have done. This has definitely taught me a lesson. So yes, i have made many promises to go get the tags and inqure with Dr. Stack about the chip...this weekend i will do it!
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Just The Aunt
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Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 3735
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 4:01 pm: |
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Marisa
I am so glad to hear Cali came back! I was telling my sister about her missing last night. Was so glad to read of the happy outcome. |
Lydia
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Username: Lydial
Post Number: 1619
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 7:40 pm: |
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Marisa -
You don't know how many people were worried about Cali - a friend of mine came over today and chided me! She said the thread made her so sad she couldn't read it anymore (maybe she'll chime in)
Anyhow - everyone is so happy you are reunited.
I think it's not the indoor cats that get run over so much as the outdoor cats who feel comfortable roaming. |
Marisa
Citizen
Username: Rissawerm
Post Number: 22
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 8:11 pm: |
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Thank you JTA and thank you Lydia...I am so happy - today I was so elated about her return that nothing bothered me...Lydia, tell your friend I am sorry for making her sad...it really did help to have everyone to talk to during the day as the time passed - and for that I am so thankful...I was so surprised by how many of you were interested in Cali's return...I thought my post would be something everyone would breeze by, figuring they hadn't seen her, so I really thought it was amazing. I even got a call from Maida Lind (Purr-fect Pet Cat Sitting) who said she had read about Cali and was calling to check in. Guess that's cat lovers for you.
Cali is so afraid of everything I can't imagine her being comfortable anywhere near the road anyway, so I agree with you Lydia.
Anyway, it's play time here, I must go entertain the kitties. I can't stop saying thank you to all of you, I feel like I just won an oscar, THANK YOU!! |
tabby
Citizen
Username: Tabby
Post Number: 242
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 9:49 pm: |
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Sorry I just go to this, but as a cat person (we have 4) I am sooo glad to see that your feline baby has returned! I am sure she will be spening alot of time close to you and purring.
Our 4 are indoor cats. I would be a wreck if any got out. What a relief!!! |
Just The Aunt
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Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 3743
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2006 - 10:59 pm: |
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Marisa-
Remember the little girl you saw me with at Micky D's last week? I printed a picture of Cali and showed it to her when I told her the story of her escape and return. She said to tell your Cali is soooooooo cuuuuuteeeeee and she's glad she came home! She also wants me to ask if she is a Maine Coon, because she has one and Cali is very 'furry,' as her cat is.
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Marisa
Citizen
Username: Rissawerm
Post Number: 23
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Friday, January 27, 2006 - 9:37 am: |
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I am unsure what breed Cali is..she was a stray. And just so you can all see the happiness, here are Ziggy and Cali reunited, together again. Although he doesn't look thrilled, Ziggy was very happy and he says thank you as well...   |
Meandtheboys
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Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 2787
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Friday, January 27, 2006 - 10:01 am: |
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Oh, they are lovely. This picture is making me want to have a cuddle with my own purring fuzzball.
They look very content Marisa.
I love happy endings. |
las
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Username: Las
Post Number: 864
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, January 27, 2006 - 10:03 am: |
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Is it me, or does Ziggy kind of look like a famous movie star?
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