I'm in tears cannot find 1 cat

[CatOwner Triplets]

One of my triplets (male) has gone missing.
I live in the country with a country lane next door that brings you to a host of fields etc

My cats never stay out late and they've never been out when it's dark, the male cat particularly is brilliant at coming back when called but something has happened and he's been missing for a few hours and I'm distressed.

I went up the country lane calling out my babies name numerous times and nothing, it's just so unlike him.

I'm really worried.

Any advice?

 

[silent meowlook]

Can you try shaking a bag of food or treats? Check with your neighbors maybe he got locked in someone’s shed.

 

[maggie101]

Also look up high

 

[CatOwner Triplets]

Great news he's back, i'm just over the moon

What I find strange is that he's not all that hungry but he's in good humor all the same.

I think I may look into getting GPS for my cats at this stage

 

[maggie101]

Great news he's back, i'm just over the moon

What I find strange is that he's not all that hungry but he's in good humor all the same.

I think I may look into getting GPS for my cats at this stage

Good idea. Plus have them microchipped. Wonder why he was out so long?

 

[CatOwner Triplets]

Good idea. Plus have them microchipped. Wonder why he was out so long?

I have no idea, never been out this long and especially in the night.

It's really unlike him

 

[maggie101]

Is he fixed?

 

[CatOwner Triplets]

Yup he's neutered

 

[Mamanyt1953]

I'm thrilled that he is home safe. And, neutered or not, he still has a tom cat soul, and may have just been exploring. But the main thing is, he's home safe, now, and happy!

 

[silent meowlook]

Is there any way he can become an indoor only cat?

 

[susanm9006]

He might have been out stalking something and then finally caught and ate it. Cats can get totally obsessed if they are hunting

 

[cmshap]

Is there any way he can become an indoor only cat?

I second this.

I do understand that some people are in situations where their cats have to be indoor/outdoor, for various reasons depending on the owner's circumstances. But if you are letting your cat outside, the simple fact of the matter is that things like this can happen.

It's just an inherent risk you are taking by letting your cat outside. I don't mean that in a judgmental way whatsoever, but it's definitely something you should think about if you are getting this worried about a disruption in your cat's routine (as would I!).

 

[ArtNJ]

This happens with indoor/outdoor cats. They are having fun, napping, sheltering from the weather or hiding from something and suddenly they are out overnight for the first time and your freaking out. Been there. Goes with the territory. "Always comes back in a few hours or when I call" is one of those phrases that really needs a "so far" in there somewhere, because its a behavior that can change. I found it especially became a thing with good weather.