Tasha Escaped

Oh please - let the dogs "Find the Kitty!" Very cool they know that command!

It's HILARIOUS, they'll search in a grid pattern then herd them back. Our Buster ( ) used to get out all the time (old house), that's how they learned!! I did try yesterday morning with just Kayla but she couldn't find her .

As long as it's not pouring again We'll go for a big walk & see if we can find Tasha!

My poor girl, I hope she's somewhere warm with a tummy full of mousy.

Is there any way you can set a humane trap out to try to get her? If she's nearby, she may well be too frightened to come out. If you did decide to try to set the trap, you need to check it frequently ( every 30 min or so) because if she goes in there, she's vulnerable.

Thanks clix, I had thought of that, but I also know Tasha and being trapped in a little cage - I think it would make her actually crazy. She has trust issues to start with, I'm really concerned if we did that she'd never trust us again. She used to poo every time she'd see my husband, I really don't want to go back to that.

I'm going to try going for a walk with the dogs in a bit since it's nice out today, hopefully that will bring her home.

If I can't find her in a few more days (not tomorrow because leaving, so that's like Tuesday... ) I'll call someone else in to set a trap for her, that way it doesn't smell like us.

Thank you for reminding me though, I know my dad has one at the cottage, he's going up there this weekend & we'll see him this weekend. I'm going to email him RIGHT now to bring it to us.

Why did it have to be this week she ran away???? Or any week for that matter

OH Tasha come home!!

Is there a neighbor that might be willing to check around the house while you are gone?

Guess whom I just found????


We got all suited up, headed outside and set the dogs on her "Find the Kitty" "Where's Tasha"?

My original suspicions were correct, she'd hiding out about 20' from the house in the hay. She got really spooked by all of us coming around the corner at once (I didn't realize she'd be out looking for us at the same time!!!) so she's buried herself in the hay. I can hear her mewing trying to decide whether she should come out or not but I had to come back in. The toddler took his boots off & jumped in a puddle .

I put Miss Kitty out to go get here & the dogs are all out in the backyard too. Hopefully she'll decide to come back home soon!! I'm going back out after Lucas goes for his nap (around 12) to see if I can tempt her out.

OH MAN! So glad to hear you have her in your sight! I am sure once the little one goes in for his nap, you will be able to entice her out. Just sit in the straw and try not to pay too much attention to her. Take something real smelly out like tuna. I bet she comes out and right into your lap! Let us know!

Great news!! Hope she is inside safe and sound very soon!

Thank goodness!

Yay!!! So glad you found her! Now some come out of the hay for you guys!

Come out of the hay silly girl

Was just in there for 20 minutes with Miss Kitty (who ate ALL of Tasha's food ). She's not interested in coming out.

I'm trying to track down a trap - I REALLY don't want to do that but it's better to catch her before we have to leave Friday then have to leave her out until monday .

Hopefully she sees M.K. now that I'm gone and comes out

If you set the trap, cover it with some of the hay. Before you pick it up (when she's inside), cover it with a blanket and carry it inside to the bathroom, or a small room, set up with food and litter. Let her calm a bit before you uncover the cage and let her out. It's probably best to leave her in the room for a day so she can get her bearing again.

Thank you - good idea!!

It sounds like the poor thing is just scared to death.

Do you have something like "Da Bird" to tempt her with? If she sees you in the area playing with your other cats, she may be overcome with "Bird" lust and join you.

SHE LOVES THE LASER POINTER!!!

Oh but that's not really going to work until it gets dark... still!! If I can't get her in before then, that is a FANTASTIC idea!!

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SHE LOVES THE LASER POINTER!!!

Oh but that's not really going to work until it gets dark... still!! If I can't get her in before then, that is a FANTASTIC idea!!

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I SOOOOO should have thought of that. I specifically have a laser pointer to capture escaped cats. DOH!

Try the laser pointer when it just starts to get dark, that way you can see her! Bring a warmed up can of tuna, and leave Miss Kitty - who might eat the tuna up, lol!

Good luck, I hope this works!

Well I caught a cat, but it wasn't Tasha Miss Kitty came running to see if I had more yummy treats for her!!

I didn't even get a stir from the hay, the laser pointer couldn't tempt her. I'm calling neighbours tomorrow to see who has a trap .

Otherwise she has to stay outside until Monday night poor girl!!

I'm leaving out a BIG bowl of food for her.