Myth is missing!!!! :(

Originally Posted by bossinova

Tia, I understand the bit about preparing for the worst, because I did the same thing. But please do not give up hope! I know it feels like an eternity, but it really has been just (I know, not a good word, but true) 3 days. I know how your heart feels, that's all too fresh for me, as well. I was devastated for several different reasons when my kitty went missing. I had such a strange mixture of feelings because she went missing on a Friday and I was planning on rehoming her somewhere the very next day! So the timing was impeccable, to say the least. But it really put a lot of things in perspective for me. Gypsy was incredibly loving to me. She sounds almost identical to Myth in personality. She was always coming to me when the house was quiet looking for love. She would always purr to her little hearts content, snuggling up with me. I know you miss her like crazy, and you're becoming frustrated and frightened. And I know that you fear the worst for her partially because of her personality. But her skittishness may work out to be a benefit for her. This was pointed out to me with Gypsy. This could be what is keeping her safely tucked away somewhere. I know, it's kind of double edged, because it could also be what is keeping her from coming home, but try to think of the positives. Please don't give up on your kitty. As I said before, two things to never underestimate, as easy as it may be, are your babies instincts and the power of this board's magic!!! We are all here for you, hoping/praying/wishing for your girl to come home. And none of us intend on giving up! Keep the faith, Tia, and remember that we're here for you if you have anything you want to say, no matter what it is. I shed several tears while my girl was missing. I thought for sure I'd never see her beautiful face again. I was wrong. I think you may be, as well

I pray that she comes home to you soon.

As for your neighbor that's never home, how about getting a picture of Myth and writing him a note about her? That way, if he did happen to see her at any time, he could let you know, and he'd also know what she looks like just in case.

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Your post really really hit me super hard. SOmething that's been bouncing around in my mind that is completely tearing me up is that I too was throwing around the idea of rehoming her. I want what is best for her. I felt so guilty about taking her in the first place. I wanted a kitten. I saw her, but I knew she would be skittish because she wasn't socialized yet, and she was 8wks old. when I saw her in the carrier, beautiful little white puffball (They called her marshmellow). She had poo and mud stuck in her fur. The food was tossed in the bottom of the carrier. The water dish was knocked over, and she smelled horrible. I didn't want her. She wasn't going to have the personality I was looking for. I couldn't leave her either. She was a mess. She had that warm loving spirit though. I could NOT leave her in such a state. So... I took her.

She is a wonderful girl. We have a special bond. I am her human. I feel bad because she hides almost all the time. When we do see her, especially if she thought everyone was in bed (we have 2 roomates, my lilbro and hubby's lilbro) it would be a streak of white. She's an overweight cat. She's lost weight in the past year. Slimmed down some.

I was thinking of rehoming her because I think she could be happier with an older woman. I think she would do better in a home with one person, and no other pets. I hadn't come to a decision if I do wanna rehome her or not when she got out. I just feel so guilty, like she knew the thought had crossed my mind, and left. Cuz her feelings were hurt, and she was betrayed. I don't want to betray my girl, but I want her happy. I love her so much, it hurts me that she doesn't hang out with the humans. She's so happy getting petted, and brushed, and she loves who ever is doing it. Any sudden move and she's gone.

Sometimes I can catch her before she leaves the room by calling her name, and talking softly and lovingly to her, then I can coax her back. She's gotten better. The moves this summer threw us all back to sqare one with her. Then the kittens....... it's been rough.

The main thing for me is... I want to know that she is warm, safe and fed. I want her to be happy. I would rather she be here with me so I know, but if she would be happier someplace else, I would rather she be there. Out in the cold snow isn't that place.

I feel like it's my fault for even thinking about rehoming her. She just loves me. I know she loves me. How evil can a human be to a cat that adores them? That's why I haven't started looking for a new home. I kinda hoped that she'd meet a human and fall ears over toeclaws in love with them.

I was actualy just thinking of asking advice on that. If rehoming was a cruel idea or not. I wasn't gunna tell anyone that, since she's gone missing, but .... Your post opened that part in my mind I was trying to close off and pretend was never there.

I've kept Mystyc in all day, wich has made her nearly impossible to deal with. I looked out the backdoor a little while ago and saw KITTY PAW PRINTS by the food and water!!!!!!!!! It could have been Myth. We have some strays coming around, so it could have been one of them, but I know it WAS NOT Mystyc. SOMEONE ATE SOME FOOD!!! The kitty paw prints were fairly fresh. I'd say way early morning or so, since it had been snowing, I could tell that they were old. Every time I go to the back door (Wich is the door Myth went out) Rage is right beside me. I wonder if Myth has come to the door, and nobody opened it for her I hope I can open it without her fleeing. PLEASE Myth................ We have a nice warm spot reserved infront of the fireplace for ya.

I went to check on the food/water dish. I saw VERY FRESH KITTY PAW PRINTS... not old, FRESH!!!! There were two sets of tracks, both going under the house. I guess Myth MIGHT have fit into one of those spots I didn't think she could fit in. I haven't actually seen her. BUt all the food was gone. I put some more food and water out. Trying to keep an eye. HOping it is my Myth. Wanting to catch her.

Good vibes coming your way from Sarajevo. I lost Juniper once for two weeks, but then he just turned up one day. So it is still early days. I do hope the paw prints turn out to be good news.

I just ran across this thread and caught up with everything that has been going on. Here are some more hugs and hopes for good news coming your way!

Oh Tia, I really hope they're Myth's paw prints . It sounds promising as they're going under the house. My goodness, I'd be sitting guard by the door!!! Have you tried sitting inside with the door open calling softly - she may be ready to come back now.


Fingers crossed for you

Myth come home! Sending lots of good hopeful vibes!

OH Tia, I just saw this thread. I'm so sorry you have to go thru all this worrying.........I hope she is back in your arms safe and sound very soon

I'm renewing my prayers for Myth: Myth, PLEASE come home to your mommy!!!

Tia, I have just caught up with this. You must be beside yourself with worry. I know she means everything to you and you shared so much of her fascinating history earlier in the year. I hope the prints are hers and I hope, like Jenn's kitty Gypsy, she returns. Remember, Jenn's kitty came back after 7 days! I am praying and praying!
Love,
Elizabeth

Originally Posted by sashacat421

Tia, I have just caught up with this. You must be beside yourself with worry. I know she means everything to you and you shared so much of her fascinating history earlier in the year. I hope the prints are hers and I hope, like Jenn's kitty Gypsy, she returns.

Remember, Jenn's kitty came back after 7 days! I am praying and praying!
Love,
Elizabeth

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Thankyou everyone for your vibes, thoughts, prayers, and everything else. With so much going on here at this board today...

It's snowing really bad and the wind is back tonight. I have more hope since I've seen freshkittypawprints going under the house. She must be underthere. At least under there she'll be safe from the cold wind. It's got to be more warm under there then anywhere else out there.

Thankyou everyone. I'm pretty scared, and worried. I know there are others who are hurting, worried, scared, sad, and numb. I'm glad our board magic is unlimited. Thankyou everyone.

For all of you who don't have snow, you can have allllll of ours!!!!!!

She'll come back, she is scared. In the quiet of the night, just you go out and call for her - not too loud, not too soft.

Tia, if I could take away your snow as well as your worries and fear tonight, I would do so in a second! Praying for precious Myth, and feel she is safe and protected!

Tia, just a quick thought because I saw your name go up and I wanted to check in again~~ feeling guilty that I had not caught this sooner, my friend in Wyoming! You may have done this, but is there any way you can push a sweater of yours under there with your scent? Is there any way to get stuff pushed in there? I sense very strongly that if it IS her, she was totally spooked by the original storm.

I'm so sorry to hear that Myth is missing and I hope that she'll be safe and stay warm and come home soon! Isn't she the one that looks just like my Shelby?

Leo escaped once and I was frantic. He went up under the house and stayed there for a couple of days. He finally came to the front door and was meowing to be let back in. I guess he decided that his "big adventure" wasn't all it was cracked up to be! (plus he probably got hungry)

I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that she comes home soon!

Originally Posted by dawnofsierra

Tia, if I could take away your snow as well as your worries and fear tonight, I would do so in a second!

Praying for precious Myth, and feel she is safe and protected!

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I second that!

I can relate entirely to the heartache that accompanies the thought of rehoming your girl. My heart broke for weeks as we tried every option available and each failed. I could have kept my love, but she would have been outdoors, unsafe, and extremely unhappy. She was my lovey girl, very much like Myth, skittish and hiding out the majority of the day until the house was quiet. Although she would come out if I was around and love on Jason sometimes. I had a very strong, special bond with Gypsy, as well. It hurt me so very badly to do what I knew I had to in order to ensure her happiness. All I have ever wanted was for her to be as happy as possible. I know the guilt....But please remind yourself that you have not considered this option out of selfishness. You have entertained this idea out of love for her. You want her to have the best life possible, so much so that you are willing to give her up. Is that not a major sacrifice on your side to ensure her happiness? I know that it is. Please do not beat yourself up about this. You have her very best interest in mind and heart, and you don't deserve to feel bad about that. I know your fears with that- you have a special bond, will she ever be able to form that with another? Yes, my dear, she may be able to, as long as it's the right person. Can she be as happy as when she's with you and you're brushing and loving on her? Yes, she can. She's capable of adapting. But back to the matter at hand.

I am thrilled to hear about the tracks, and I am hoping and praying with all my might that it is her. What I did (and I'm sure my neighbors thought I was nuts) was I would go outside and read aloud softly. I know the weather is awful, but after dark, perhaps you could go out near the hole and read aloud softly. And call her, as earlier suggested by Talon. If she's as similar to Gypsy as it seems, she would probably be so happy to hear your voice. Also, trust Sashacat's instinct; she came and looked for Gypsy with me and was a vital part of my mental/emotional survival during Gypsy's disappearance. She has a very special gift, and at a time when I was so confused and scared, she helped encourage and uplift me. She also shared with me her gut instinct and was so certain that Gypsy was alive. She is very in touch with others and their animals. I trust her 110%. She may also have some good tips. She shared tons with me that were very helpful. I wish I was closer. I'd be there in a heart beat I know you miss your girl, and I bet she misses you, too. I know you are scared and hurting. Just try to remember in your darkest moments that we are all thinking and praying for you and your love Myth. And the really cool thing about that is that we have members from every corner of the world, so no matter what time it is, someone is awake and sending their heart's strength to you and your baby girl.

Oh, one more thing...I know spiders and bugs and under-the-house kinds of stuff is really creepy, but perhaps it would be better if you were able to wiggle under there. That would leave your scent, rather than you're husbands, and it may be the encouragement she needs.

My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Please know that you can PM me any hour of the day. I will respond as quickly as possible, I promise! Don't give up on your baby girl. I know that this has been the longest three days of your entire life, but in perspective, little time has passed. Keep the faith, my dear, keep the faith.

Thankyou all... She and Shelby could be almost twins...

Thankyou all for the encouragement. I truely appreciate you all thinking and suggesting all you can. I put a carrier out last night with a shower curtain over it to try to keep it from getting wet. It was nasty. We couldn't see past our front porch. It got below zero last night too... This morning when we got up we had to get ready quick to get to work. I got home, got fresh food n water for my girl. Put them outside. Not a trace of any cat anywhere out there. I put them closer to the opening. I prayed so hard for my Myth to be warm. I kept getting up at every sound I heard and creeping to the backdoor and opening it as quietly as I could. Never a paw print.

Mystyc hasn't been out in two days. I want to make sure that any paw prints I see aren't hers. The day she was going out, she kept going under the trailor. I think I will crawl under there after I post this.

It was so cold last night that some cars were frozen. Doors frozen shut, etc. It was pretty nasty. It's a little warmer now. I'm gunna find my snowpants, and maybe a big jacket... I don't know... I want my girl back in, it was way too cold. I wish I wouldnt have been called into work this morning. I hope it doesn't snow tonight again either.

Thankyou all you guys rule.

OMG... She was there this time!!!!!!!!!!! Better late then never.

The last time I was down there, she wasn't there, this time though. I crawled under there. I was talking, and I heard something. I shined the light, and she was sitting in the far corner. That would be right under her pottyboxes!! She's back in the house.

When I saw her, she froze. She just stared at me. I started talking to her, and she didn't move, so I set the light down, and laid on my belly. As soon as I was on my belly I meowed at her, and she stood up, started talking, and walked right up to me. Why could she not have shown herself lastnight?

She protested vocaly all the way out from under there, and all the way into the house. She's safe. I am gunna go check her all over now. She's eating right now. Drink of water, and some food.

thankyou