A quick post to alert you to something very sad that has happened -- and right before we leave on Wednesday for England.
My sweet Lizzie has disappeared. Vanished. Put on the cloak of invisibility. And I am frantic and bereft.
We had a work day at the lake Saturday -- lots of cleaning, scrubbing, vacuuming. It's a rough day for her and she hid under the biggest and heaviest bed in the cottage. I finally got her out and into her cage for about an hour or so before we left.
The trip home -- with some necessary stops -- took longer than usual. When we got home I fed her right away, which she gobbled, and used her litterbox. I settled down to check email and watch a little TV for about 45 minutes before bed.
She always looks forward to bed, often getting there before me, because she gets treats. This time she didn't come, which is unusual but since her eating schedule was off (she was fed about 9:30) I only worried a bit when I couldn't find her.
But after a sleepless night with multiple searches and no morning action on food or litter or puppy pads, I became very worried. I searched everything. Rick searched everything. Friend Kate and her husband came and searched every embarrassing nook and cranny, along with the exterior of the house.
I drove around the neighborhood looking for accidents and asked walkers and neighbors to keep and eye out, and have posted on pet finding and neighborhood sites.
Now all I can do is hope and pray that she is all right. I don't know what else I can do.
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We don't know if she had a stroke or aneurysm and found a place to die (and if she did and it's inside, she's better than us because we've been everywhere). Or, if she got out when I got the mail (highly unlikely but possible. She's never shown much interest in getting out.)
We do have a bit of a plan if she isn't back, but I don't even want to think about that. So please send up prayers, good juju or all the best thoughts you can before Wednesday (and after, if she isn't back by then. We need all the help we can get. She's my sweet, funny, sassy little girl and I need to know what has happened to her.
That is so sad.I have got my fingers crossed you find her.Barbarax
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry, Jeanie! Know I'm sending positive vibes to
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Praying Lizzie's safe return! I think she may be hiding in the house. I would be after all of that. 🙂 Please let us know as soon as you find her!
ReplyDeleteOh how scary! Where could she possibly be!? I hope you find her soon!!
ReplyDeleteWe've been on the lookout for our cat who went walkabout on July 14 this Summer. I've had cats take their sweet time coming home, and one cat showed up after 3 months with no explanation, apology, excuse, or shame. Don't give up hope!! I'll send messages to my guys in the ether to find this girl and send her HOME.
ReplyDeletePrayers she is found safely!
ReplyDeleteIt can be a frantic time.
Happened to me once. I found the kitten behind the fridge inside a soffit area I didn't even suspect was there.
Oh I am so sorry, it's devastating when this happens. I hope she is alright and you will find her soon. Fingers crossed and sending positive thoughts and wishes for her safe return.
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Oh Jeanie, how awful. I take it she hasn't got a microchip. Have you checked the humane society? I see she isn't wearing a collar or an ID tag. If she DID get out, it might look like she is a stray. I know how I would feel if my boys got out. SO sorry to read this. I hope you find her before you leave.
ReplyDeleteI am sooo sorry, hoping you find her before you leave-hugs
ReplyDeleteOh no! That's awful. I'm definitely praying for Lizzie to be found.
ReplyDeleteOh no.. So sorry to hear that! I pray that she is okay and she will find her way back to you.
ReplyDeleteOh Jeanie! I am so very sorry to hear this! That is so upsetting and the timing couldn’t be worse. I hope she turns up!! Thinking of you and your sweet, spunky girl!
ReplyDeleteOh No I am so sorry! I do hope you find her.
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...things have a knack for working out for the best. Keep the faith.
ReplyDeleteOh Jeanie, where can your sweet Lizzie be? I'm so sad to hear about her disappearance. Sending up prayers for you and Lizzie. Take care of yourself, my friend.
ReplyDeleteJeanie, I'm so sorry. I'm hoping by this time; 6:00 you'll know something. Sending prayers for all of you, to know where she is. This is hard enough any other time. But right when you all all scheduled to leave is so difficult. After having about 15 cats in my lifetime, I know what you're going through.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, worrying, especially now. Come out, come out wherever you are, Lizzie!
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you. I pray Lizzie turns up soon!
ReplyDeleteOh I pray you find her and she's safe. We love our cats so much.😿
ReplyDeleteSad for you Jeannie.
ReplyDeleteI hope she peeks out, shows herself if she can.
I ache for you . . .
OMG I hope she is found soon and with your trip coming up. What a bad time for her to escape. I would be worried to death and know you are. Sending good vibes she returns safe. Janice
ReplyDeleteoh sweet, sweet Lizzie, head on home to your mama. she's missing you more than words can tell ...
ReplyDeleteOh no. This is heart breaking. Hope she finds her way back. A coworker had his dog missing. After three days the pup came home. Sending good vibes and wishes your way. May she make it home soon.
ReplyDeleteOh no! I am so sorry Jeanie. Praying she turns up tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry you went through this, I am sure you were worried sick about Lizzie missing. I did read the post she was home, that is good news. Take care, enjoy your day and have a great week ahead.
ReplyDeleteso sorry that your little buddy has gone missing;(((( Sending good thoughts that she will find her way back to you soon...hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteOf all the posts to never show up in my mail box, it had to be this one! The good news is that your "she's found" post did show up. Your comment about the good wishes, and the back story, made me think, "WHAT?" I'm glad all is well!
ReplyDeleteOh no, I'm so sorry Jeanie! Keep us posted........
ReplyDeleteNow that I've read this, I'm even more glad to hear (from your subsequent post) that she turned up again. Any idea where she was hiding?
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine what you are going through. Sometimes zoey hides in the closet and doesn't come out and I look and
ReplyDeletelook, call And call... Drives me nuts. I know she has to be in the house somewhere but I still get this feeling in the pit of my stomach. Praying for a quick return.
Oh that Lizzie! She had quite the adventure!
ReplyDeleteThis had to have been so terrifying and upsetting, especially right before your trip! I am so glad that she is back!
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