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I haven't been on here for months but I wanted to let you all know that the night before yesterday my beloved baby Miley escaped the house while we were in the process of moving to a new home. We (my husband and I) are always so careful not to let her outside, but someone left the front door open by accident for a few minutes and she escaped. This was just when it was getting dark. We were trying to search for her until 2AM.

I have been sobbing uncontrollably since then. We keep hoping and praying that she will return. We left some food and her bed in our porch and left it open. We see the food diminishing but no sign of her. It is probably some other cat. Unfortunately we are closing on this house on Tuesday, so I don't think we can keep coming back to check on her anymore.

She means the world to me. I don't have any children and have suffered a great degree of loss this past year. My health declined and I had to let go of a job I am very passionate about(teaching) against every fiber of my being. We also had no choice but to let go of our home to downsize and move to a smaller house in another city. I have been spending most of my time home alone, and she has been a great companion and best friend.

I can't sleep for 2 nights wondering if she's safe, hungry, or cold. I wonder if someone found her and kept her because she is so adorable. Not knowing what happened to her and what state she's in is devastating. I would rather know so I can have closure.

I fell completely in love with her when she was a baby and I chose her. She has a personality that can't be matched. She is the sweetest, funniest little cat I have ever met. She is going to be 2 years old in October. She is a bundle of love. My husband and I spoil her rotten and spend more money on her than ourselves.

I am still hoping that somehow we will find her and can't face the possibility of never seeing her again. I can't even wrap my head around that. I don't know how to cope with all this. I would rather lose all my material possessions than lose her. She was my only pet so no one else around to comfort me.

My sweet Miley, I love you so much! I can's stop thinking about you, not even for a minute. You will always be in my heart!

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Oh I'm so sorry - how horrible! Was he chipped? Did you put out posters in the neighborhood and at the pound and local area vets? Visit each of your neighbors giving flyers and asking for help. I think you'll find most people will feel your pain and try to help you. I'm sooooo sorry this happened to you.

Dont give up hope.

Miley is probably safe and sound and hopefully you two will be reunited shortly.

This really touched me, I would die if I lost my kittys.. Posters are a must, with clear big pictures. I would also post a lost ad on craigslist with pic immediately, nearly everyone checks it these days. Most newspapers will give a free lost pet ad. Just hit every possible source you can. I will pray that you find Miley, what a beautiful fur kid she is.

Please don't give up hope! I have had parrots escape and both times they were returned safe and sound. You must do lots of flyers all around - the way I got my first lost parrot back years ago taught me how to use the flyers most effectively. Put them on the posts that support STOP signs. Slide the flyer sheets into cheap plastic sheet covers with the opening at the bottom to protect from rain and daily moisture. Then use postal tape to mount the posters just below the STOP signs. Everyone looks at those signs! Have a simple photo of your kitty + a phone number + the word "REWARD" in large letters. Don't clutter up the signs with lots of other info. I can email you one of the flyers I made which brought my pet home if you want me to.

Definitely post on Craigslist. Also, call every vet in the area and the local Animal Control offices. You have to call them almost every day because messages get lost, new personnel, etc. I'll bet she is safe in someone's home just waiting for them to connect with you!

Oh, how awful. What a nightmare.

You and your beautiful Miley will be in my thoughts.

Do not give up the search. Cats are inclined to keep the center of their territory the same and will return frequently over long periods of time. Call for her, particularly at night when sound travels farther. In fact, just talking out loud may mean she will recognize voices. Keep checking nesting places, like bushes, under porches, under houses, etc. at the house or nearby neighbors. Keep feeding. Using scent is good to attract and let her know she is home and you may be able to put a scented item high to allow it to be carried farther. Offer a reward and ask neighborhood children to search in possible hiding spots. Put up posters and contact vets, shelters, perhaps on line services ... Do not wash items that may have scent and put them in plastic if possible to make it last longer. Cats have been found near home WEEKS and longer after escaping.

oh goodness! how awful! I hope u find her soon!

Oh no....this has to be devastating for you and my heart goes out to you. Don't give up hope.....cats are very smart. My thoughts are with you.

Try putting some of her cat litter in an empty container (make sure its used litter, not new) and put it outside on your doorstep.

It works most of the time. My friend's cat Bonkerz found his way home after 5 days because of this

dont give up. Another friend of mine lost her raggie and 2 years later she found him even though she had moved from he home and into another one. She found him by chance, and she checked his microchip and sure enough, it was him!!