I have gone through the same thing. I was going to type the whole story, but that would be boring. So, long story short, my cat, Sweetie, ran away and I looked for her in a place I had a strange suspicion she was every day. I gave up hope after a few days, and cried for her often. After almost 2 weeks, I found her. So, please, don't give up. If you give up, hope almost is lost for Teufel.
BEST WISHES and a bright, pretty ray of shining hope for you and Teufel.
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