I've lost my precious cat!
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Cody was only about 2-3 months old when I saw him huddled at the ground floor lift landing with his sibling. They weren't in good condition, especially the sibling, who later died of ill health. Cody had an eye infection and looked really dirty. But he was really affectionate, running over to me when I squatted down and meowed at him. Cute adorable little kitten!
I hurried to the shopping centre nearby to get some eyedrops from the vet to help that little fella. By the time I got back, I couldn't find the kittens anymore.
For the next few days, I kept looking out for them then voila! on the 3rd day, I saw Cody, sitting all by himself, dirtier and sorrier looking than previously! His eye infection was so bad, there was heavy crusting on both eyes and worse, one pupil actually looked a bit clouded over, a sure sign of a bad infection. I stopped in my tracks, not sure if I should approach him because he was really dirty and it would be unhygienic to bring him home. Yet, I couldn't bear the thought of this little kitten going blind when there's something that I can do for him so I scooped the little one up in my hands and held him out at arm's length as I hurried home with him. It's close to impossible to have a firm grip on a squirming, struggling cat when you're holding him out at arm's length so I eventually ended up holding him close to my chest where he seemed to struggle less. I was conscious of dirtying my tee and denim skirt but what else could I do?
So, I brought him home and gave him a nice bath, first thing. Then, I gave him a nice meal of catfood to welcome him. Next, eyedrops and eardrops!
He made tremendous progress and his eye infection cleared within the week! He is the most affectionate and loving cat of all the cats I've ever had. Maybe, he knew that I had rescued him! hehe! He follows me all over the house and even comes running briskly when called. He quickly found a place in my heart and we shared many special moments together. I was happy to have company - living by myself previously, now with Cody's companionship, I no longer felt alone. I lost my paranoia of people breaking into my house and of ghosts and evil spirits lurking. Prolonged loneliness does make one kinda jumpy regarding safety / security issues and also, being alone with an active imagination sure conjures up all sorts of possible ghost encounters! hehehe! Now, if there was a spirit, I'd know because cats can see spirits and by their reaction, I can tell. So in the meantime, I can be assured that there are no spirits in my house.
He grew up quickly and became strong. He impressed me by how intelligent he was. Then, the stunner came when he learnt how to unlatch the windows! He always attempted this when I'm working on Night Duty. First time I came home to see my bedroom window open, I panicked but he was safe and sound within my house. He got bolder and bolder. And also, he started to mature and had an urge to roam. I could've had him sterilised sooner but I had budget restrictions and was planning to do so two weeks later. Little did I know that that would be too late.
The next three times he escaped, I always found him either along the corridor outside hiding amongst some neighbour's junk, or along the corridors upstairs. It amazes me how people can put so much junk outside their houses but I was appreciative of that at the time cause it helped my Cody get cozy as he spent the night outdoors.
Today, I was aghast as I saw that he had chosen to unlatch the window right next to my main door! Anyone could've just opened my door by reaching in through the window and burglarised my house!!! After securing the window, I went searching for Cody frantically but he was nowhere to be found.
I'm not sure I can take him back either... now that he has a taste of the outdoors, I'm sure he'll make repeated attempts to escape. And this puts my security at risk.
I already miss him so much! Cody was truly my darling cat! I hope he's safe... and thinks of me. -
mi condolences...so sad
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Thanks... wah... your response is so fast, I think you just read the title.Originally posted by sgboy2004:mi condolences...so sad
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you are such a nice person!!
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mi hav a PhD in Speed Reading mahOriginally posted by Rhonda:Thanks... wah... your response is so fast, I think you just read the title. -
si meh?Originally posted by sgboy2004:mi hav a PhD in Speed Reading mah
Anyways, sigh... I feel like crying again. I miss him terribly!! -
no cry lah, come, croco sayangOriginally posted by Rhonda:si meh?
Anyways, sigh... I feel like crying again. I miss him terribly!! 
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me too..Originally posted by Rhonda:si meh?
Anyways, sigh... I feel like crying again. I miss him terribly!!
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Originally posted by the.raven:you are such a nice person!!
Thanks, Raven. Right now, I just want my cat back. He's probably hungry and cold. Maybe wet from the rain too! -
Aww Rhonda *hugs*
You might find him later. -
come croco hugs
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Elindra, I hope so... but I'm not so sure I ought to take him back. Like I said, him opening windows like that can cause a burglary. I've already tried scotch-taping some of the latches but that persistent guy can still paw off the tape. sigh... Too smart for his own good.
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Hope you will find him soon.
I understand how you feel coz I've been through it before too.
Cats need freedom. If you have time, bring him down for a walk or something at times. Cats are not like dogs, not all of them will be able to find their way home. If you find him back again, remember to train him. Of course, prepare delicious cat food and shower him. Give him a hug..He might be terrified after missing for some time.. -
if thats the case, why didnt he go back to your house?Originally posted by Rhonda: Thanks, Raven. Right now, I just want my cat back. He's probably hungry and cold. Maybe wet from the rain too! -
Raven, he probably couldn't find his way back home.
Cats are very nervous creatures when they're in unfamiliar surroundings. They will jump at every little noise and get very confused, they may even run from the owner because they're so scared and shivering in fright, they can't think straight. sigh...
Playful and wanna go out ... but not so bright. -
I used to bring him downstairs on a leash for some fresh air and greenery until he caught fleas.Originally posted by LilO gIrL:Hope you will find him soon.
I understand how you feel coz I've been through it before too.
Cats need freedom. If you have time, bring him down for a walk or something at times. Cats are not like dogs, not all of them will be able to find their way home. If you find him back again, remember to train him. Of course, prepare delicious cat food and shower him. Give him a hug..He might be terrified after missing for some time..
Also, the last time he went outside, about 2-3 weeks later, I saw three thin white worms crawl out of his anus when he was sitting on my lap when I was surfing the web!!!! After that , no more outings!!!
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that is worms disinfection or something..cannot remember the name.Originally posted by Rhonda:I used to bring him downstairs on a leash for some fresh air and greenery until he caught fleas.
Also, the last time he went outside, about 2-3 weeks later, I saw three thin white worms crawl out of his anus when he was sitting on my lap when I was surfing the web!!!! After that , no more outings!!!
The worms are inside his stomach..not because of one outing. Bring him to the vet and get it cured. It can be cured. -
I know... I have a deworming pill so immediately, I chucked half of it into his mouth. But you know cats, it's very difficult to give medicine to cats, especially when you're attempting it alone.
And oh, what I meant was, the times when he escaped, he could've eaten something rotten outside and got the worms. -
Perhaps it is still a kitten, curious over things and eats anything?Originally posted by Rhonda:I know... I have a deworming pill so immediately, I chucked half of it into his mouth. But you know cats, it's very difficult to give medicine to cats, especially when you're attempting it alone.
And oh, what I meant was, the times when he escaped, he could've eaten something rotten outside and got the worms.
When my cat was alive, give her canned food, she might not even look at it. Choosy cat.
I'm worried for your cat as well. Hope it's safe. Rainy season, just hope that it wont get wet and cold and starving. Dun just sit around, go out and search for it. It won't go far i hope. i remember once I found my cat 10 days later, few streets away from my home. -
I just got back from my 2nd round of searching for him. I went all around my block, yelling his name, then went along the corridors of a few floors above mine yelling out his name again but no answer.
Yeah, it's the rainy season that's why I worried... I had a cat who got out once and caught pneumonia. Where in the world can he be?! -
I dreamt I threw a cat down last night!
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Originally posted by laurence82:I dreamt I threw a cat down last night!
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noooooooooo he's gone?
he finally managed to get through the damn window
aww rhonda -
I'm not sure how well this applies to living in apartments, but my housemates' three cats would occasionally go missing for a week or more, before coming home looking the worse for wear. How long have you had Cody? If it's been more than three months, chances are that he'll have come to consider your place home and tend to return.
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it's a wild cat anyway...
maybe better off in the wild