Definitely! The funny part is he was not even a cat person, I converted him! Now he's checking out the window even more than me for cat sightings. We call it "cat watching"that is great news Tiger Cat! Oreo will be back soon. like you said, she could have already been there and you just didn't see her.
your boyfriend is right, keep the faith. see, not all of us guys are as cold as we are made out to be
As soon as it's warmer I am fencing in my property and getting those cool cedar shelters. Knowing my luck I'll do all that and they'll still run off to somewhere else. Hopefully they all appreciate how much we care! I'm so glad for your good news Whaler. I will update if I see an Oreo sighting.
Last winter was so mild - this was a first for at least 7 of my 16. I'm more concerned for my old man ronald (deaf). 
Oreo and her son Jeff came together tonight to eat about 45min ago! I was overjoyed. She unfortunately got in a fight with one of the neighborhood cats that is trying to claim the food as his own. Maybe they are all very hungry since they've been hibernating with this storm. We dug a long path, which all the cats trotted down. she ate a bit and was sitting on the doorstep with leftover food next to her when JC (short for junkyard cat who hangs in my neighbors yard) slowly crept past Oreo and Jeff. Oreo & jeff ran off. She tried coming back to eat and JC had a staredown with her. When Oreo took off he ran right after her and I heard loud meow screams of distress. JC actually chased her up a tree the first night she was here. I wonder if this territorial stuff will calm down. The fantastic news is she's alive and I am just so happy for that. I wish I could make them get along! Oreo is my baby girl and I don't want her to get into fights, why is he taunting her- there's plenty of food to go around! Anyways thank you all for your advice and your support. So happy I found this group.
for the kitties, and everyone, please keep us updated!
thanks Whaler! I hope Whitey found a good place. I'm in horse country here, so I'd have to assume there are a bunch of animal lovers. Hopefully cat lovers as well. I tried in vain to capture the bully cat tonight per your suggestion even had an appointment tomorrow to get him neutered (he's wayyy dominant). they all come at the same feeding time. Bully cat actually walked 'backwards' up to oreo and jeff where they were hanging out after they ate. I've never seen such a fearless dude. he stepped an inch in the trap (which i had covered with a blanket and-tuna can at the end of the cage but he backed out before hitting the hinge). I've captured 4 other cats no problem. this guy is going to be a challenge for sure! tomorrow I"ll try sardines. How do you trick a sneaky lil dude like this.
Skor, I missed oreo that first night back, but she was possibly there without me seeing her. Hopefully Ronald already made his way back without you knowing, or if not hoping he's close by. From what I'm learning these cats are pretty smart and won't leave their food source. how old is ronald? praying he finds his way back to you.
