Worried About Spike

[Darky]

Spike didn't come in for his dinner last night, or come in for breakfast this morning.

That used to be a common thing, but not these days - especially now that he's older and it's getting colder.

Honey has been popping in and out and hanging around the garden, but no sign of Spike. We checked the outside toilet and potting shed to make sure, but to no avail. I've been calling him non-stop since yesterday afternoon.

:(

I'll be calling him at regular intervals, but if he doesn't turn up for dinner tonight...

[angieh]

So sorry to hear about Spike, Darky. Come home Spike!

[Darky]

Meh..

I just suggested to my Mum the idea of making him an indoor cat when he turns up, so that we don't have to deal with scares like this, due to his age and the fact that he's a lot weaker than he used to be.

But she said it'd be wrong to "do that to him at his age."

[angieh]

How old is he Darky? My Merlin is 22 and may venture outside with us on a warm day, but not otherwise. We do not restrict him walking out - unless it's really cold or raining, there is always a door open somewhere, but he chooses not to go out.

[Darky]

Spike is about 12 I believe.

....Guess who just walked in. :lol:

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[Mags]

So pleased Spike has finally decided to come home :D .........if only they could tell us about their adventure!! :lol:

[angieh]

Best possible news. I am so glad for you and Spike!

[Darky]

I've filled him up with biscuits and cuddled him half to death. :lol:

[kado]

Brilliant news he knows where his bread is buttered then.

jane

[yola]

Good job he's home!!

[Moli]

He is lovely, probably been chasing mice....Glad he is home now...

[Darky]

His mouth was a bit dirty - so I think you're right, Moli!

[dandysmom]

Naughty Spike to scare you so! Glad he's home safe and sound.....

[calismum]

Pleased he came back.

CM

[meep]

Look at the expression on his face! "you lookin at me?" ;)

Sorry to hear he gave you a scare. Our girl, Sophie, at home usually goes for 2 or 3 'walkabouts' per summer. She'll disappear for 4 - 5 days and pop back in looking fresh as a daisy. My guess is rabbit -stalking. It does give such an awful worry though, but so good when you hear the cat-flap go!

Sophie is also 12 and I would say that isn't too old. Although each cat is different, so if he's starting to slow down a bit it might be wise to restrict his outgoings as Angie suggested. My worry would be getting into scraps with other cats... Sophie's a bit of a bully, but one day she won't be as agile as she used to be!

[Darky]

I tend to panic quite easily as my previous cat Tiger once vanished for two weeks and came back as light as a feather, in a weakened daze and completely off her rocker.

Nothing a lot of love and pampering couldn't fix, mind you.

[angieh]

I'm sure no-one here blames you for worrying, Darky. Just so glad all was well this time.