[Red Devil]

Our 7 year old cat didn't come home last night... I was heartbroken when my wife called me at work this morning to say she'd found him in the village at the roadside.

At least the person who hit him was good enough to wrap him in a blanket and placed him in a cardboard box. I feel for our 5 year old son, we'll have to break the news to him this evening... there'll be a few tears for sure.

He was a well travelled cat... born in Cheshire, moved to Lincolnshire, back to Cheshire, over to France last year and back to Lincolnshire. We were planning on taking him with us to NZ, he'll be missed... onwards and upwards :roll

[JandM]

SO sorry to hear this, for your feelings and your son's.

[CJ22]

Oh such a shame. I lost one the same way some years ago, after 2 weeks of worry. At least you didn't have to wait long to find out, and there must be some comfort in at least knowing for sure.

[Hippywench]

Oh, I'm so sorry. I've lost a few to road accidents and its always heartbreaking.

[holland]

xxx

[5kings]

Sorry to hear about your cat, and I hope your little boy doesn't take the news too badly. I'm sure he'll need an extra cuddle tonight.

Helen

[Jo Jo]

I am so sorry about your cat.

[KerryS]

I'm so sorry about your cat - I lost one of mine last year the same way. Hope your little boy is ok.

[Croft]

Sympathy and prayers with you and your family RD.

[Jules]

Sorry to hear about your cat :(

Mine has gone missing....... we saw him on Sunday night and hasn't been back yet. I am going on a leaflet drop in a few minutes, hope he comes back, very worried about him.....

Jules:wah

[Red Devil]

... thanks to all for the kind words, just goes to show what a good community spirit the forum has.

Our little boy took the news fairly well this evening, although we're sure there will be more tears along the way once he notices the cat's feeding bowl and play mice are not in the usual place.

Jules... really hope you receive good news at finding your cat, good luck.

Thanks again all, it's much appreciated.

[JandM]

Good luck, Jules.

[Lara Croft]

Simon, how awful, I really feel for you. It's horrible when you have that space where your cat used to be...

Jules - good luck, I hope he turns up safe and sound. Please let us know how you get on...

Jane

[Hippywench]

I hope your cat is ok, Jules. Let us know what happens.

[dilanium]

Simon- I'm sorry about your cat, but at least you know. Many times people have pets go missing and never know what happened.

Jules, good luck! I hope you find your cat soon.

[Jules]

Hi guys, thanks for your kind words. He hasn't come home yet :wah , still hoping he will walk in the door. We did a leaflet drop yesterday round our area and also found a good website where you can post lost and founds www.petsonthenet.co.nz

Jules

[Jo Jo]

Hi Jules, I hope your cat comes home soon. One of our cats disappeared for a few days at Christmas - we did a leaflet drop and put up posters, and advertised on Pets on the Net, too. One night he just sauntered home, safe and sound - I hope your cat does, too.

[Jules]

Hi Jules, I hope your cat comes home soon. One of our cats disappeared for a few days at Christmas - we did a leaflet drop and put up posters, and advertised on Pets on the Net, too. One night he just sauntered home, safe and sound - I hope your cat does, too.

Hi Jo

Thanks, I hope he would just comes home too, safe and sound. I keep calling him when I get home from work.

Jules

[Red Devil]

... I wish you luck Jules, can't image what you're going through right now after our upset on Tuesday morning. Keep the faith and I hope he turns up soon.

[lockstock]

So sorry to hear that news. Big hug to help you share the sadness xx

[Simon B]

Sorry to hear about your pudditat, Simon, I know the feeling.

We lost our maddest, most unique, most-attached-to-me, border collie last year in December. I haven't cried like that since I was a child!

[Hannah-NL]

So sorry to read about your cat, when we got home in january 2006 from London with our blue stickers in passport, we found our cat of not even 3 years old very sick. After 2 months and many Vet visits we had to have him put to 'sleep'. Turned out it was FIP (Feline Intestine Peritonitis) for which there is no cure. It still hurts, even tho we also have two dogs that came with us, I still miss the 'cat space' which was filled up so well by our boy.

Since we're in a rental (with heavy woolly carpets) we've not gotten another cat yet, and hubby doesnt even want one any more! The kids and me would like to have one again, some time in the not too far future...

Jules I hope your cat returns, maybe he had some Spring air in his nose?

[Jules]

Hi guys

Cat not return as yet :( went to the SPCA yesterday and had a cuddle with the little kittens.....

Jules

[Red Devil]

Hi all... thanks again for the kinds words and sympathy, it's much appreciated.

Jules... really do hope you hear some good news very soon.

[Jules]

Hi guys

Just to let you know, my cat still hasn't return :no but I went and got another kitten on Saturday from the SPCA :) , her name is Holly and she is lovely, totally different to my other. I will never forget Sam........

Jules

[jubjub]

Sorry to hear that your old cat hasnt come home, but a big welcome to a new cute kitten to cuddle....

[dusk]

aww, sad and happy news in one go Jules - have fun with the new kitty

[JandM]

Hear, hear.:)