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baubles Thu 17-Jul-14 17:00:05

I'm horribly upset, I may even be harbouring slightly unreasonable feelings towards DH's sister.

As some of you may know I'm in the middle of a three month trip. I had arranged for my cat to go into a very swish, well run Cattery for the duration. No one in DH's family would ever countenance paying for boarding a pet, they've only ever had cats and another family member takes over the feeding while the owner is away.

Anyhow DH "let slip" the cost of boarding to his sister who was shocked and annoyed that I hadn't asked her to have Molly. SIL insisted that she would look after my cat along with her own, my objections (her cat is a kitten mine is 12 years old and timid) were dismissed. DH saw no reason why not and against all my instincts I eventually agreed as it was a kind offer, well meant.

I've just been told that three weeks ago my poor wee cat escaped from SIL's house and hasn't been seen since. I had stressed the importance of ensuring that she be kept indoors at least until she was settled and happy and I do feel that my SIL's attitude was a little cavalier. Having said that she is very upset and has made efforts to find Molly including going to my house 12 miles from hers and asking my neighbours to look out for her.

I'm distraught at the thought of Molly being hungry or hurt. I know cats will try to get home but she's elderly and has never been a hunter.

I'm expressing my feelings here as I can't say too much to DH as he now feels guilty for persuading me against my better judgement to leave Molly with his sister.

He feels sad too, he isn't heartless but she's really my cat.

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Nelliemoser Tue 22-Jul-14 08:30:41

Baubles that is good news. We used to take our cat to relatives when we went on holiday and he was really good at knowing where he was and coming back to that place very quickly.

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Aka Tue 22-Jul-14 08:31:07

Cats!!

grin

A happy ending

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shysal Tue 22-Jul-14 08:35:28

Phew! I am so pleased to hear the news. Hopefully you can enjoy the rest of your trip now. smile

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Lona Tue 22-Jul-14 08:38:30

Good news Baubles, you can relax now smile

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Anne58 Tue 22-Jul-14 09:26:16

What a relief! Glad she's well.

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Charleygirl Tue 22-Jul-14 09:30:09

That is good news but she is a little minx putting you through the wringer like that.

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annodomini Tue 22-Jul-14 11:12:27

Baubles, I am so relieved for you and Molly. Enjoy the rest of your epic trip. smile

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Tegan Tue 22-Jul-14 11:46:52

Fantastic news. Aren't they strange little beings, cats. If only she could talk. Perhaps she tootled back to your house and thought, 'darn it, there's no one home, better go back to the hotel'.

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merlotgran Tue 22-Jul-14 13:25:34

Good news, Baubles. Cats are so good at looking out for themselves.

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annodomini Tue 22-Jul-14 13:49:05

When we were little, a stray cat came to stay but eventually disappeared again. Months later, when my mum was out with the pram, containing baby sister, she recognised the cat on the other side of the road and called to him. He walked home with her and stayed for the rest of his long life. He knew when he was well off!

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numberplease Tue 22-Jul-14 16:52:18

Baubles, that`s wonderful news, I`m so pleased for you and for Molly!

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rosesarered Tue 22-Jul-14 17:03:55

I do love a happy ending!smile
Our cat [who hardly went out and was old] vanished one day and a month later was found living in a cottage about a mile away.They always seem to land on their feet don't they?Some cats have a great 'home locator' in their heads and some have none at all and soon lose their bearings.

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MiniMouse Tue 22-Jul-14 17:47:56

Oh, I'm so please this has had a happy ending smile I bet your SiL's relieved, too!!! Enjoy the rest of your trip.

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MiniMouse Tue 22-Jul-14 17:48:18

pleased blush

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Deedaa Tue 22-Jul-14 21:59:57

So glad to hear she's back Baubles DD's cat disappeared for 6 weeks about 6 years ago. When she came back she was like a little skeleton and had obviously been shut in somewhere. She's not strayed since!

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Nanabelle Tue 22-Jul-14 22:25:56

lovely news - so pleased for you - and your cat.

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