new kitten- lost

**dee dee** · 08-01-2007 14:10

Hi all,

This might sound like a silly question, but I will ask it anyway. I have never owned a cat before, so that can be my excuse.

Anyway we have a twelve week old kitten, who seems to have gone walkabout. Will she know how to get home again or should I start to panic(even though I already am!!)

**Queen** · 08-01-2007 14:18

Thats a hard one, it really depends on the cat..How long have you had her? You are "supposed" to keep new cats inside for 1-3 weeks(pending on cat) before allowing them outside....this helps get their bearings....
How long has she been missing?
Have you tried calling?

**cheezelkat** · 08-01-2007 14:22

Try calling and leaving cat food about,

Normally kittens should be kept inside until both vaccinatons are done - it also gives them time to aquaint themselves with the area.

**jess_live_die** · 08-01-2007 14:24

i dnt wanna worry you or nothing but my 8 of my kittens have been stolen form my mums house b4 i moved out so i would suss out ur neighbourhood but most kittens that age tend to walk off on there own and find there way back.

**FOURtunate** · 08-01-2007 14:38

She'll be back

We have had 2 cats who both went missing on around the 4th day, and both returned safe and happy a few days later.

Try calling the closest vet. Otherwise check the drains outside. That's where our kitty loves to hide.

**dee dee** · 08-01-2007 16:39

Thanks for all the replies. Well I spent forever searching for her both indoors and outside, calling her name and rattling food in her bowl (this usually has her running over) but still no kitty.

I was getting very sad and searched around some more before having to go out and do some grocery shopping. Well when I got back,who should greet me in my hallway as I opened the front door, yep my little trixie!!!!!

Still have no idea where she was hiding, its got me stumped. I'm just so glad that she isn't lost.

**cheezelkat** · 08-01-2007 17:07

yay! I'm so glad she's back. Kittens can hide in very small, random places.

**juzzy** · 08-01-2007 20:01

glad to hear that shes back, they really stress you when they go missing dont they?? lol

**Shazbutt** · 08-01-2007 23:25

Glad to hear little Trixie is back safe & sound!! I have often thought my kitties have dissappeared, only to have them finally come home looking at me like 'what were you worried about?'! LOL

A couple of times, i've even called all day with no luck, to find they've been hiding somewhere inside, ignoring me! Little sh*ts!