We got a kitten as a family present for this past Christmas, a sleek little black kitten we named Rosemary. She had been a stray that a couple took in and fed for a week or so, and then they advertised on Craig’s List, where we saw their ad. She had only been with us for about six weeks, and suddenly, she is gone.
Last night around six, I came home from the grocery store and propped open the front door for a few minutes while I brought in the bags. I shouldn’t have done that, and I feel terribly guilty about it. We are pretty sure that she snuck out while I was bringing the groceries in, since none of us have seen her since. We didn’t realize it until this morning, and my husband and I have searched the house and walked the block more than once. We also notified most of our closest neighbors. Next step is making fliers.
We do live in the city, and I’m a bit nervous about the busier roads in our proximity. We have a neighbor who has a lot of outdoor cats, so I’m hoping she doesn’t stray too far and that someday soon, we’ll see her wander back to us. My deepest fear is that she really wanted to be an outdoor cat again, and that she might enjoy being out on her own again.
Our girls are pretty hopeful still, but my husband and I keep exchanging worried looks. Keep your fingers crossed for us, and for our little Rosemary.
Best of luck in finding your little bundle of fur. If she doesn’t turn up, there are many others waiting for good homes.
Buenas Suerte!
Oh no! That’s terrible. I’ll keep my fingers crossed…
We need all the help we can get over here, so keep it coming.
The thoughts must have helped, because Rosemary is back home!
Yay!
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