[IrishAmazon]

Originally Posted by NavyButch

Last night Sebastian got out. I have a deck off My kitchen and had the main door open but the screen door was closed. I was sitting here on the couch and he was over there sniffing by the door- before I knew it- he pushed into the screen door- and he bolted. Apparently I did not have the screen door latched the whole way. It was pitch dark out there- and we had storms off and on all day. I went out with a flashlight and tried to get him back in. No luck.

I was in chat and Martina and Buck suggested putting food out- and leaving the door open a bit- and to keep calling for him every half hour or so. I tried that until I just could not keep My eyes open any more. No luck.

I did check the bowl this morning- and he must have come around while I was sleeping and ate almost all of the food.

I was messaging with My sis- and she said given we do not know his history- he might be an outdoor cat and I do not know it-so it might be likely I will always have problems like this.

Right now, I just want him to come back. I wish I could take the day off today- but I can't- we have people coming in from our sister company- and this is an important week.

I am seriously sad and worried right now. Say a prayer for him- and his safe return, please.

I'm so sorry to hear that he's slipped out, Hopefully he will return home soon!
I am betting that if he was smart enough to escape he is smart enough to survive.

I have had a few cats over the years that just insisted that they had to be out side animals, regardless of what my opinion was.

If I did not let them out they were terrors to the home other animals people... did I mention that one as a form of protest refused to use the litter box? I gave in quickly in that battle.

I think like any creatures that share a space as soon as he comes back through that door you'll find a rhythm that works.

Fingers crossed.