One of my Cats has gone missing

simonkeeping · Post by **simonkeeping** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:51 pm

Rather random I know but its not good. hes been gone since tuesday morning. long shot but if anyone lives in shepherds Bush and sees a boy tabby cat with nice stripes and crazy long whiskers please let me know. Im going out of my mind with worry. Its like having very hairy small children gone missing.

Stuart X.Hunter · Post by **Stuart X.Hunter** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:10 pm

simonkeeping wrote:Rather random I know but its not good. hes been gone since tuesday morning. long shot but if anyone lives in shepherds Bush and sees a boy tabby cat with nice stripes and crazy long whiskers please let me know. Im going out of my mind with worry. Its like having very hairy small children gone missing.

My cat went missing when he was just a baby. He ended up about a mile away from the house cowering in some bushes from a dog. He was gone for just over 24Hrs...however he turned up on a street where i didn't think he went. I say this as from a young age I took him out walks...the same route twice daily.
Hope he turns up...as it is an awful feeling and i'm sure he will...
Since then I've left him in cupboards and in the shed for nearly a day at a time...needless to say he spends most of the time at his grans now.

Ask the kids that stay near you who would maybe know your cat...I know it's a longshot but kids do take interest in cats and dogs and they are keenly aware of there surroundings plus they will give you a straight answer...thats how I came to find mine when he got lost.

Best of luck and try not to worry...he's probably just realised that old Mrs "such and such" will give him a different dinner than you would.

Take care

Stuart

Post by **BzaInSpace** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:32 pm

I hope you find your cat Simon. I can appreciate how worried you must be... But cats are amazing at reappearing after some time on the prowl.
All the best man.

B

Post by **runcible** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:04 pm

I wish you the best of luck. The 15 year old Burmese cat who shares my home (she was bought without actually belonging to anyone so I don't classify her as 'mine' which irritates my other half) is one of my best friends and I'd be lost without her.

Fingers crossed mate!

Post by **MODLAB** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:36 am

Hope you find him! Cats are great!

Best,

M

Post by **sunny** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 3:44 pm

Let us know what happens! I know it's probably totally wrong of me, but I've always worried/cared more about my pets than I ever have about any family or friends... I hope this turns out well.

Stuart X.Hunter · Post by **Stuart X.Hunter** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:04 pm

sunny wrote:Let us know what happens! I know it's probably totally wrong of me, but I've always worried/cared more about my pets than I ever have about any family or friends... I hope this turns out well.

Hmm...far from me too play Sherlock but how far from Shepherds Bush do you stay, Sunny?

Yes, Si please keep us posted as I have visions of you pacing the streets for the last 24Hrs

Post by **sunny** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:08 pm

I'm in Kentish Town (in North London, next to Camden Town) so not in the same part of London. Neighbours and local animal lovers are probably the best people to ask to keep a look out... I think your advice to ask the local kids is a good one.

Stuart X.Hunter · Post by **Stuart X.Hunter** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:15 pm

sunny wrote:I'm in Kentish Town (in North London, next to Camden Town) so not in the same part of London. Neighbours and local animal lovers are probably the best people to ask to keep a look out... I think your advice to ask the local kids is a good one.

Ooops...I wasn't prying. I was trying to make a little light joke...i.e. you say you are more fond of animals than people...you stay in London...could you be ol' Mrs "such and such"?

I'll stick to the maths as my jokes (like maths) are clearly a bit of an equation.

Next time i'm down in London i'll pop by for tea.

Take care

Best,

Stuart

simonkeeping · Post by **simonkeeping** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:44 pm

Got on the tube last night and had a call from my girlfriend to say he was waiting outside the backdoor when she got home looking quite skinny and very tired. I was so happy to hear he was ok i almost started crying on the train. a good night round our place last night.Thank you everyone for your kind messages. Really do appreciate it!

si

Post by **sunny** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:01 pm

simonkeeping wrote:Got on the tube last night and had a call from my girlfriend to say he was waiting outside the backdoor when she got home looking quite skinny and very tired. I was so happy to hear he was ok i almost started crying on the train. a good night round our place last night.Thank you everyone for your kind messages. Really do appreciate it!

si

Hurray!!! That's so good to hear...

Post by **MODLAB** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 5:36 pm

glad to hear it. Now don't forget to buy him a nice little treat.

Best,

M

Stuart X.Hunter · Post by **Stuart X.Hunter** » Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:32 pm

That's great news Si.

Plenty of "Mummy and Daddy were so worried" to him over the next few days and he'll get the message.

All the best

ro · Post by ro » Fri Mar 28, 2008 6:34 pm

so glad he came back.. I bet he'd have lots of stories for you if he could tell them!

bcastle21 · Post by **bcastle21** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 2:46 pm

http://www.amazon.com/Wind-Up-Bird-Chro ... 70&sr=8-24

best story ever that starts with a cat that goes missing...

Post by **spzretent** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 3:19 pm

Reading about the return of your cat is a great way to start the day.

Post by **BzaInSpace** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 1:22 pm

Thats fantastic news Simon. I was thinking about you and your cat. Thats brilliant! And cheered me up no end!

Post by **runcible** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:32 pm

Yeah nice one. I gave the resident Fudge cat here an extra cuddle in celebration.

toomilk · Post by **toomilk** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 6:59 pm

aww. Good thing he came back. My cat has escaped a few times, but he is too fat and lazy to really go anywhere.

This leads to a question: does having a cat make you like Spiritualized? Vice versa?

PS: My cat, Snarf:
http://photos-e.ak.facebook.com/photos- ... 2_6546.jpg

Post by **runcible** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:54 pm

Cat who I share a house with - Fudge. Burmese and 15 years old. Cost me a fortune in vets fees in the last 3 years but worth every penny.

simonkeeping · Post by **simonkeeping** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:16 pm

what a beauty! worth every penny!!!

I think ive come to the bottom of the disaperence. Theres a new cat in the neighbourhood on some reign of terror. My other cat Jim came home last night hobbling along with a big bite mark on his leg, his back leg is doubled in size from swelling. poor little fella. Apparently the word on the street is that because its spring the lads are all full of hormones. dangerous times!

Post by **runcible** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:33 pm

She's special - mouthing Burmese swearwords at me as I type in fact.

Post by **spzretent** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:43 pm

and quite the flirt!

Post by **runcible** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 11:59 am

It must be the season for bad cat kharma. My beloved housemate Fudge appeared last night drenched in blood looking completely freaked out and with with a shredded ear. I live on a farm and there are some scary monster cats about and one must have cornered her.

Some TLC and a dish of tinned tuna ought to sooth her a little.

Post by **MODLAB** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:26 pm

awe poor girl. the fish trick works wonders. i completely spoiled mine with a cooked prawn everyday.

M

Post by **runcible** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:16 pm

Here's to Fudge, my beloved cat who died today after some horrible respiratory thing destroyed her over the last week.

I feel privileged to have spent over a third of my life with such a noble and beautiful creature.

R.I.P. Fudge - 1992 - 2008. One in a million.

Post by **MODLAB** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:40 pm

I'll have a drink to her runci.

R.I.P.

M

Fuzzhead · Post by **Fuzzhead** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:56 pm

Nice tribute, Runcible.

It's a horrible feeling losing a beloved pet.

Chin up.

toomilk · Post by **toomilk** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:06 pm

It's sad to hear. May she rest in peace.

throb · Post by **throb** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:32 pm

sadness, sadness

remember the good times

Rob

nickh · Post by **nickh** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:43 pm

Sorry to hear your sad news mate, she looked a lovely cat.

Nick

Post by **BzaInSpace** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:38 am

Very sorry to hear that Runcie. All the best X

Post by **sunny** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:37 am

So sorry for you!

Stuart X.Hunter · Post by **Stuart X.Hunter** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:49 am

You're never that old Runcible!!!

Well, the girl must've loved you to stick around for that long.
Thinking of you.

Best,

Stuart

Post by **runcible** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:03 pm

Very touching messages - thanks to all.

Fudge was a great companion so I think I'm justified in how bad I feel! Mind you over 15 years is impressive for Burmese anyway. The kids are already asking about another cat! Not just yet... ...but one day.

purespace · Post by **purespace** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 12:30 pm

Cheers to Fudge Runci. You're a better man for having known her. Take comfort in knowing she had the best life possible, all because of her family.

ro · Post by ro » Fri Jul 11, 2008 1:02 pm

Oh, Runcible, I'm sorry to hear it!

you had a good long run together.
Here's to Fudge.

Post by **spzretent** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:32 pm

Mark:
So sad to hear the news of Fudge.
As you know I am not the biggest cat lover in the word but she had a way of crawling into your heart. The way no other cat had ever done. To me at least.
Raise a glass or two and toast the 15 long years you spent together.
I know I will here.

A

rameses · Post by **rameses** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:06 pm

R,
Don't like cats, never have, probably never will, but my sympathy goes to you all the same.

JPB · Post by **JPB** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:55 pm

I have raised a glass to Fudge the cat.

mc · Post by mc » Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:30 pm

Sorry to hear of your loss, runcible. Remember the good times you all had with Fudge.

simonkeeping · Post by **simonkeeping** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:45 am

Really sorry to hear your news! My thoughts are with you! But he'll be keeping an eye on your though from wherever Cats go to. They're clever like that.

sunray · Post by **sunray** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:56 am

Sorry to hear about Fudge she looked a really great cat. I know how you feel, we had to put our cat down 2 years ago after taking her from a sanctuary originally. We've been feeding a stray that turned up a year ago but i feel we're probably only now ready to take in a cat of our own again.

ebbsandflows · Post by **ebbsandflows** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:05 am

Belated Thoughts runcible. That's rough.

TheWarmth · Post by **TheWarmth** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:30 pm

Hey Runcie ... so sorry to hear about Fudge. Man, I can't imagine. I was too young to be deeply affected when my mom's cats passed away. My wife and I share our home with Oscar Jimenez (black & white) and Nico (gray & orange):

feetsies · Post by **feetsies** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 10:17 pm

Awwww. Squeeee!

toomilk · Post by **toomilk** » Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:02 pm

Adorable.

Here's another one of Snarf:

ebbsandflows · Post by **ebbsandflows** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:44 am

Snarf named after the Thundercats' pet?

Good call