Missing Kitty: Serious ju-ju needed!!

[Hell Hath No Fury]

I have been caring for a 16 year old kitty whose owners had to give up. The poor little thing has been sick with a terrible cold the past week and on antibiotics.

I am a bit frantic. She is nowhere in the house or backyard (I checked all the favorite kitty hiding places).
I was unloading my car this afternoon and I think she slipped out the door.

It's been 9 hours now and no sign of her. I have been through the neighboorhood four times and asked everyone I ran into to keep an eye out for her.

She is frail, sick, and it is very cold outside.

Little Gearhead needs all the DU ju-ju, good thoughts, prayers, vibes she (and I) can get.

Thanks in advance.

I'm off for another walk around the neighborhood. I'll keep everyone updated.

[friesianrider]

1. Go outside *now*

Indoor only cats have a 90% chance of being within 50 feet of your home. You must search EVERYWHERE. EVERY nook and cranny, with a flashlight, hands and knees.

Go here for more info www.catsinthebag.org

Please let me know what happens - I'm praying you find her safe.

[roguevalley]

2. cats often go to ground when they are sick. you must check every

single place they can squeeze into. I will pray for both of you. Don't give up. Take a dog to sniff them out if you have one.

[Dangerously Amused]

3. Leave some tuna out where she can find it,

...both in the house (in case she is still inside but just hiding) and outside the door you think she used to exit. Also outside put a place where she can hide and stay warm and wait, like a box with an old wool sweater or two in it.

Good luck!

[REP]

4. Good Thoughts Coming Your Way

I second the tuna; sick cats sometimes can't smell very well, but they can usually smell tuna. I hope she's home soon.