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I Can't Find Petunia!!!

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 20:49:31 GMT

I have looked all over downstairs and called her. The only person here today was my PT person this morning. Petunia takes off when someone comes in. Usually under the couch or upstairs. I called the woman eariler and asked if she saw a cat get out when she left or came in. She said no. I can't imagine P following her, she's such a chicken.

I can't do stairs yet but it's only the loft area up there. DD said she closed her bedroom door before she left and Petunia was here after that.

I know cats can hide pretty well. and ignore you, but I'm getting worried. I have no idea where she could be. I have checked every nook and cranny I thought she might be.

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Love my grandkids — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 20:54:38 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 Our last cat, Abbie, would do that. We'd search all over the house and then I'd say out loud "OK we aren't looking for Abbie any more." I swear, 5 minutes later she'd walk out into the living room and look at us like "What?"!! She did this often.

Cats like a hidey hole where no one can find them.

Don't look for her or call her for awhile. They do love to hide! Let us know when she reappears

Re: I Can't Find Petunia!!!

rustysmom — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 20:56:48 GMT

Is there a closet open in your room or somewhere else in the house? Mine like to go in the closets sometimes and other times, when we can't find Chloe, she is asleep on a chair under the table. I am sure she is fine and will show up soon but I said a little prayer for you and for her to show her little face so you can relax. I know how that panic feels.

Re: I Can't Find Petunia!!!

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 21:07:04 GMT

We are manic about keeping closet doors and cabinet doors closed. I have looked under and behind as much as I can. If I didn't have 32 stupid staples in my knee it would be easier.

My son is stopping after work, he gets off before DD does. I will have him check upstairs. There is nothing in the loft except my Pilates machine and a clothes basket.

This morning she was hanging off the outside of the loft railing, It's a good 12/14 ft. drop. Luckily she got herself down.

That cat is going to be the death of me.

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nana59 — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 21:12:23 GMT

i've never owned a cat...but maybe she'll come out of hiding when she gets hungry!

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Meowingkitty — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 21:26:03 GMT

I had a cat Winston who one time got shut in a dresser drawer. We called him, looked all over for him, scowered the neighborhood thinking he escaped. After a couple of hours we heard meowing. He crawled in an open drawer and went to sleep. I hope you find your baby soon.

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NickNack — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 21:27:08 GMT

I always keep my closets closed, too, but I have found Henry in my closet a couple of times. He sneaks in when I have the doors open. I hope she reappears soon. Hopefully she'll come out before your son comes over, but if not I'll bet he can find her.

If he can't find her, have him look for her outside. If he or your daughter can't find her, putting her litter box right outside the door that your PT went out might attract her to it. I've read to do that but not had any experience with it.

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Peaches McPhee — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 21:30:10 GMT

@Meowingkitty wrote:
I had a cat Winston who one time got shut in a dresser drawer. We called him, looked all over for him, scowered the neighborhood thinking he escaped. After a couple of hours we heard meowing. He crawled in an open drawer and went to sleep. I hope you find your baby soon.

This has happened to me too, more than once and more than one cat.

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Moonlady — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 21:32:06 GMT

As long as you're sure she didn't sneak out, she'll come out from hiding when she feels like it.

Just go on about your business as usual, and she'll join you, soon. They always do!

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catter70 — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 21:39:12 GMT

I swear, my cat, Slick finds a new place to hide every day. I can call him till the cows come home and no response. My little guy who only weighs 8 pounds can actually open my hall closet that has sliding doors and go in for a nap. I also have a loft and he scares the heck out of me weaving in and out of the spindles. I hope your son is able to find her. I'm sure she's there somewhere making faces at you.

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Bird mama — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 21:46:04 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 Have you tried opening a can of cat food and calling here kittykittykitty. I'm not kidding, I can't count how many times our family cats vanished into walls (so it seemed) and the opening of the cat food can usually worked.

Re: I Can't Find Petunia!!!

noodleann — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 21:51:30 GMT

@Peaches McPhee wrote:
@Meowingkitty wrote:
I had a cat Winston who one time got shut in a dresser drawer. We called him, looked all over for him, scowered the neighborhood thinking he escaped. After a couple of hours we heard meowing. He crawled in an open drawer and went to sleep. I hope you find your baby soon.
This has happened to me too, more than once and more than one cat.

Me, too. Only my cat was in a filing cabinet drawer that had been open, and I think her weight and the movement of her getting in made it close. She was in there for hours and when I finally realized I hadn't seen her and went looking for her, I heard a muffled response to my call when I went in the study. Couldn't believe she could be in the files, but I opened the drawer and there she was.

Petunia was probably just spooked by the stranger in the house and is doing that cat thing of trying to freak her caretaker out. I don't say "owner" because let's face it, we all know who owns who in these relationships.

Excuse me, now I have to answer to my overlords and put supper on the floor.

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phluphy — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 21:52:09 GMT

My cat, Melvin will come running when I shake a bag of his treats...he is always hungry...give it a try...

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KingstonsMom — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 21:52:58 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2

I agree with others, she'll come out when she's ****** good and ready, LOL!

I had a monkey when I was younger, who loved to hide on the curtain rod in the LR and surprise guests, LOL!

It was a real zoo around my house, thanks to me, LOL!

Re: I Can't Find Petunia!!!

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 21:55:18 GMT

The little pill showed up finally. Came sashshaying down the stairs after several hours.

Me: Where have you been?

P: Yawning, I was napping, why are you mad?

Me: I'm not mad, I was worried. I couldn't find you.

P: Why were you looking for me, did you buy me a new toy?

Me: No, you have plenty of toys.

P: I'm hungry, where's my supper? As she turned, tail in the air and moseyed off. I guess I got told.

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Neetgal2 — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 22:06:39 GMT

Over the weekend my 2 y/o, girl cat hid on me twice! Once under a piece of furniture that another Male one use to hid. Found her so moved one of the old men out of that room!

Next day, she got under the bedspread and the cat protector and snuggled up next to a pillow. She usually jumps from her window seat to my bed and makes a mess. So when I saw this mess, never thought until 2 house tours later, looking for all 3 of them, there she was.

The young one has claws and the two old males don't have front so when I leave them make sure I separate them! It is like getting ready to go out with children, always plan extra time.🐈🐈🐈

Hope you find her soon! Be interesting if she "tells" you were she was!

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Spacrazy — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 23:28:50 GMT

It’s a worry you don’t need right now.

I’ve had success with putting out some tuna. She’ll smell that yum yum and come out.

Good luck!

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SXMGirl — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 02:04:43 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 I know that you were frantic and I am so glad that Petunia finally showed up, even if it was on her terms. I have found that opening a can of cat food will bring mine running, no matter where they are in the house or if they are sleeping.

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MoonieBaby — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 18:14:09 GMT

Hi Retired Legal -

I'm LATE to this thread....

I LITERALLY STOPPED A BEAT.

MY HEART STOPPED.

MY BREATH STOPPED.

TEARS WELLED UP.

I though you lost her outside or something.

I frantically scrolled through till I read you found her - or rather that she found you after her nap and acted as though - she was expecting a toy - acted like a cat!

WHEW - I'm so relieved.

THAT CAT MADE ME PANIC, and she's NOT EVEN MINE, how dare she! *wink*

Re: I Can't Find Petunia!!!

m0rgan — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 18:49:24 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 I loved your little Me and P story. Brightened up my day.

Thanks