Where Could Our Indoor Cat Be?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around a participant's concern for their indoor cat, Oreo, who accidentally escaped outside. Participants share their experiences and offer prayers for Oreo's safe return, reflecting on their own pets and similar situations.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their distress over their indoor cat escaping and expresses hope for its safe return.
  • Several participants mention their own experiences with pets going missing and offer prayers for Oreo.
  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, discusses their dog's past health scare and the power of prayer for animals.
  • Another participant recounts a similar experience where their cat did not return home, highlighting the emotional impact of such situations.
  • One participant shares a story about their cat who may have chosen to stay with another family, reflecting on the bond pets have with their owners.
  • Another participant expresses relief and joy upon learning that Oreo returned home safely, emphasizing the importance of pets in their lives.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

General agreement exists among participants regarding the emotional connection to pets and the value of prayers for their safety. However, views differ on the outcomes of similar situations, with some sharing positive resolutions and others recounting sad experiences.

Contextual Notes

The discussion takes place in a semi-rural setting, where participants reflect on the challenges and fears associated with pets escaping in areas near busy roads.

Who May Find This Useful

Members of the consultant community who have pets or are concerned about their well-being may find the shared experiences and emotional support in this thread relatable.

KellyTheChef
KellyTheChef
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Hi all! We have an indoor cat and somehow he got out this evening without us knowing! (DH was painting in the bathroom, so left window open and cat must have jumped out of there!! No screens in right now, since we took them out for winter!) Anyhow, I was working on my computer and just happened to see a cat walking accross our deck...looked like Oreo...went outside and he jumped down and under deck. I called him and he ran away. I thought maybe it was a stray, so went back inside and found out it really must be our kitty! DH and I searched the neighborhood calling for him, but can't find him now.

Please pray that he comes home safe! We live in a semi-rural area, but our road is off of a bigger road that people FLY down! I don't want to drive to church in the morning and see him at the side of the road!

I know this is trivial in comparison to many other prayer requests...but I know God listens to ALL of our prayers!

Thanks!
 
Oreo is in my prayers!!! My cat's having surgery on Monday - it's amazing how much happiness pets can bring to our lives! :o
 
yes, I think it's fine to pray for our animals too. My dog got bitten by a brown recluse one time. He couldn't walk, was throwing up, lost all the hair on his head (where the bite was), and had a huge hole from it too. I asked our care group to pray for him and it worked! He's fine to this day!

Praying for Oreo.
 
I really hope your cat comes back. Mine went out one day and never came back!:(
 
Oh, any news?? How sad! I am praying that Oreo returns home safely...
 
Prayer for your petsWe will definitely pray for your cat OREO.

Our cat snowball always scares us when he takes off. He loves to explore and sometimes he finds his way to the neighbors, etc.... He is also an indoor cat but my husband said we should let him out to explore. He does always come back, animals have a great sense of direction and he'll know how to get back. He's being naughty with this new found freedom. Don't worry.

Debbie :D
 
Will keep oreo in my prayers. May your cat find its way home safely and soon.
 
Aww. Kelly I hope that Oreo comes home soon! Please post updates soon!
 
Is Oreo home, yet?Prayers for Oreo.
 
Any word yet on Oreo?
I am praying for his safe return!
 
I feel for you! I have indoor cats too! I will be praying for you that oreo comes back!
 
I hope that Oreo comes home safely!!Was it a full moon last night, to make these pets do odd things? My mom just called, and she said her friends 2 dogs fell through the (melting) ice on their inlet... and her husband went in a row boat, but then jumped in to the freezing water to get them......everyone is okay. I'll be praying for you!
 
I lifted him up in prayer. Has he returned home yet???
 
Our first cat did that - got spring fever...hope yours has a better result!!!!

Try putting a special treat (canned food or catnip) on the porch when you can be there to watch for him...

Jennifer - full moon - April 2nd.
 
I hope all is well....please keep us posted.
 
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Thanks for all of your prayers...God answered them!

By midnight he still hadn't returned and I reluctantly went to bed. We left the kitchen window open enough that he could climb back in (hoping nothing else climbed in!!) and he came back on his own!

Sorry it took so long to get back on...when I got up this morning I had to jump in the shower to get ready for church and this was the first chance I had to tell you all the good news!

It is so great to be "friends" with so many people that I can contact on a moments notice!!
 
I am so happy Oreo came back. That is wonderful news. Pets are really like having kids! :)
 
That is such GREAT news....NOW go put those screens up...;) :cool: ;)
 
Yay for you!! Don't you just want to ask him what he's been doing, where's he's been?

I'm very happy for you!
 
That is wonderful news!!!:) I think that he needs a time out for sneaking out!! LOL
 
Yay, glad to hear he is home. May he never scare you like that again.
 
I'm so glad to hear that he came home.
Maybe he'll stay in next time.
 
yes yes yes!!!
 
I'm so glad to hear Oreo came back!!! I was hoping you wouldn't have a cat that was gone for good. The same thing happened to us about 6 months before we moved from our old house. She wasn't an outdoor cat, but got a little more brave and used to hang out on our deck, but she'd run back in. One day when I was loading up my car, she must've gotten out. Same thing...my husband saw a cat that looked like Heidi outside, turns out was her and she NEVEr came back! I think an older woman behind us started feeding her and she didn't want to come home. I think she was liking life better that way because I had a baby and he was about 18 months old when she ran away.....I don't think she liked the fact that a baby was brought into the family. I think she may have been an outdoor cat to begin with....we adopted her when she was 5 months old. Then we moved and never could get her to come back home or catch her, so we're hoping the lady kept feeding her and she's ok.:(

Glad you had a happier ending!!:D
 
Yea! I'm so glad your kitty came back. This happened to us when we first moved into this house and we did not have a happy ending. Let's just say we have coyotes around here and so we had a tragedy. It's still very upsetting to me and really put a negative feeling associated with moving into our dream house.
 
I am so glad! I was thinking of you and wanted to check here ASAP this morning to see if there was any news yet.
 
chefcarole said:
Yea! I'm so glad your kitty came back. This happened to us when we first moved into this house and we did not have a happy ending. Let's just say we have coyotes around here and so we had a tragedy. It's still very upsetting to me and really put a negative feeling associated with moving into our dream house.
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We are thinking that is what happened to our cat. They are doing so much building where my parents live that they live near one of the only wooded areas now so the coyotes moved into that area or at least passed through.
:(
 
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Uhhhh! I am so sorry to hear of all of the other missing kitty stories here that did not turn out well. I can't imagine a coyote getting him!

Becky~ You are probably right about your kitty, she was de-throned with your little one and if that lady started taking care of her and doting on her, she just decided to stay and be pampered! I am sure she is fine...and keeping an older lady company, too! :)
 
Just got to reading this thread and am so happy Kelly that Oreo came home. What would we do without our pets? It is scary. Sure hope the others that left home decide to come back.
 
Yeah - glad he's back safe!
 
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