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Gina Keyser
Citizen
Username: Ginactrez
Post Number: 20
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 - 2:45 pm: | 
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Our cat has been missing since last night (2/6). She's an indoor cat who unexpectedly ran out when we opened the door! Her name is Flannel. She was lost in the Riggs Place, Gardner, Cottage area (2 blocks from Seton Hall). Please PM me or reply to this post if you find her. Thank you! |
doulamomma
Citizen
Username: Doulamomma
Post Number: 938
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 - 3:04 pm: |
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Flannel is very cute - hope she makes her way home! I don't live in that area but will keep an eye out - thought others would find it helpful to know: Does she have a collar/tags? Will she come/allow someone to pick her up? Declawed?
Good luck |
Gina Keyser
Citizen
Username: Ginactrez
Post Number: 21
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 - 3:22 pm: |
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No collar or tags. She gets scared easily and may not let anyone pick her up. No, she is not declawed. She's a very sweet tempered cat. |
Michael K. Mc Kell
Citizen
Username: Greenerose
Post Number: 839
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 - 10:13 pm: |
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I'm very sorry to hear. I have nine cat's of my own... Yes, I'm a wacko.
But don't fret... They don't go far.
I hope you find her. |
Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 3890
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 - 10:26 pm: |
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I saw you posted this in another thread. Have you found Flannel yet? I'm sure you'll find her. If you haven't found her yet PL me and I'll look for her again tomorrow. I asked the daughter of a friend who lives in your area to keep on eye out for her. |
las
Citizen
Username: Las
Post Number: 922
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 - 12:06 am: |
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Wow, Gina, she is beautiful!
Remember to check tiny nooks and crannies - pots, hoses, under decks and steps. She knows her home and likely didn't stray too far. And see if you can get repeated permission to search your neighbors' garages.
Please keep us posted. |
Camnol
Citizen
Username: Camnol
Post Number: 224
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 - 6:57 pm: |
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Gina,
Any luck?
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Gina Keyser
Citizen
Username: Ginactrez
Post Number: 22
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 - 7:46 pm: |
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No, I'm getting more discouraged by the day. I'm so depressed that she's out in the freezing cold tonight. She's used to sleeping on our toasty radiators. The kids really miss her. I made flyers and am going to put them up tomorrow. Thanks for asking. Keep her in your prayers. |
Marty Tuohy
Supporter
Username: Martyt
Post Number: 78
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 - 9:01 pm: |
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I agree with what LAS said. From what I have read and from our own experience, it seems that "escaped" indoor cats often stay nearby.
In our case, our very timid and very indoor (never outside) cat apparently escaped when a door was momentarily left open for contractors. I'm sure our cat just got scared and bolted. Anyway, it was gone for 2 pretty darned cold nights. We put signs up all over the neighborhood. Amazingly the cat was found by our neighbor (directly across the street) hiding under a chair on their porch. As predicted by a few "cat experts," our cat was hiding in a place that allowed him to keep an eye on our house but he was too spooked to simply come back. In fact, when I went to get the cat, even when he saw me, I literally had to drag him out from under the chair.
Good luck. |
Gina Keyser
Citizen
Username: Ginactrez
Post Number: 23
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 - 9:47 pm: |
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Marty,
Thank you! That gives me hope. Things just keep getting worse! A 30 year old friend of mine was just killed in a car accident and our heat in the house isn't working (help is on the way for that!)! |
Marty Tuohy
Supporter
Username: Martyt
Post Number: 79
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 - 10:46 pm: |
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Gina, I am very sorry about your friend. I don't know what to say about that. That is terrible.
As to your cat, maybe you could walk your immediate neighborhood (a few houses on either side and across the street) tonight with a flashlight. If your cat is hiding outside you might see her eyes with the light of the flashlight. Just a thought, but might be a good idea to let your neighbors know what you are doing so you don't freak anyone out or get arrested!
Again, very sorry about your friend.
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Gina Keyser
Citizen
Username: Ginactrez
Post Number: 24
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 8, 2006 - 11:48 pm: |
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Flan's Home!
My husband found her under the neighbors porch around 11:30 tonight. We are so happy! Thanks to everyone for your advice and support. You can bet she won't get out again! |
Just The Aunt
Supporter
Username: Auntof13
Post Number: 3912
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 1:07 am: |
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Gina-
I am so glad to read you found your beautiful four legged friend! I am sorry to hear about the loss of your human friend. If you can't get your heat working by Thursday and you need some place warm to go durning the day, you're welcome to come over here. |
Marty Tuohy
Supporter
Username: Martyt
Post Number: 80
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 2:30 am: |
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That is really good news. I'm sure you've got one very happy cat tonight. |
Gina Keyser
Citizen
Username: Ginactrez
Post Number: 25
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 7:33 am: |
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The first thing she did was go to her "private bathroom" (ha ha, kitty litter) and then she ate a ton of food. I have a feeling she didn't eat while she was out. She slept with me all night long! Thank you again for all your advice and good wishes! |
Camnol
Citizen
Username: Camnol
Post Number: 225
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 7:51 am: |
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Gina,
That's wonderful! I'm so glad that Flan is home.
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Meandtheboys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 2940
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 7:59 am: |
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Great news. Glad to hear kitty is home. So interesting how they all follow that pattern where they run, but not too far.
Sorry to hear about your friend. I'm glad you had some good news to go with the bad. They say bad things happen in threes, so hopefully you've had your share for a while. |
doulamomma
Citizen
Username: Doulamomma
Post Number: 950
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 8:22 am: |
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Hooray for Flan!
A very bright spot in dealing with the loss of your friend. |
LilLB
Citizen
Username: Lillb
Post Number: 1264
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 9, 2006 - 8:43 am: |
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Gina - I saw this news story last night and thought that "Undercover kitten," Fred was yours. Thought maybe your cat was leading a double life. I swear the photos they had on the news last night --- that cat looked just like your cat.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/09/nyregion/09vet.html
Glad you found your cat and that he's not leading a double life. |
John Caffrey
Citizen
Username: Jerseyjack
Post Number: 43
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, February 11, 2006 - 9:07 pm: |
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In general, cats do not go further than 200 ft. from their "homes." Because they are freightened, they do not answer when called.
Therefore, if anyone loses a cat in future, look around the house, under things, around things near your home. |
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