I had to leave my cat behind

[alarimer]

In Corpus this morning. I could not get him in the carrier; he got away and hid up in the box spring. I could not get him out. So I decided that he would be okay with food and water. I left enough for a week but I am hoping we can be back before then. I feel terrible. I am at my cousins in Austin. They have three cats which would have freaked my cat out.

[bettyellen]

1. don't feel bad.

:hug:
you did your best, that's all you can do. you'll be back in a few days, i'm sure.

[Lady Freedom]

2. cat s are pretty smart cookies!

He'll find a way out of any trouble and be waiting for you!! He probably thinks someone needs to watch the house.

[Darth_Kitten]

3. You did what you could...

and cats are pretty tough. :hug:

[pitohui]

4. you did the right thing

don't you dare let anyone judge you & don't you dare second-guess yrself

you have a duty to yr family & yrself to save yrself, you would be irresponsible to stay behind in corpus christi for a cat

i hope you will soon be safely reunited

i've had to make such a choice, my pets were fine when i returned, but i understand that sick feeling of fear, we do the best we can but sometimes pets have a mind of their own

[alarimer]

9. he does have a mind of his own

He hates the carrier, not that I blame him but he knew something weird was going on.

[alarimer]

10. he does have a mind of his own

He hates the carrier, not that I blame him but he knew something weird was going on.

[progmom]

5. Don't feel bad,

Your cat will take care of himself. And you know you did all you could do. :hug:

[Pithlet]

6. I'm sorry

I know that wasn't easy. You did what you had to do; it's okay. Like others said, cats are tough, and he'll be waiting for you when you get back :hug:

[Tom Kitten]

7. don't worry

he'll be ok... cats can be pretty wiley when they absolutely have to be. I'm hoping you and he will be reunited soon...
:hug:

[Allenberg]

8. Cats are very good survivalists.

It's sad, but I wouldn't worry much. :)

[alarimer]

11. thanks everyone

It has been a crazy day. NOw I am just watching and waiting. People in Austin are freaking out a little. Now I have nothing more to do but figure out how to get through the next few days, mostly because I think I'll be bored.

I am sure Buddy will be fine, especially since it looks like Corpus will be spared although who knows?

[GOPisEvil]

12. Well, the good news is that Rita is moving away from Corpus.

I think your cat will be ok, and you should be able to return home Saturday night or Sunday.