The cat came back the very next day.
By kris182_2000
@kris182_2000 (5444)
Canada
October 1, 2011 6:49am CST
Ok, no, not really.
My husband released Tiger outside more than a week ago and I hadn't seen him since.
You don't believe how worried I've been about him since he was let out.
After being inside for 4 months, I didn't think he could survive out there.
But this morning, I went out into the backyard and spotted a cat by the shed. I thought it was Tiger at first, but the cat seemed a little too friendly.
Then I kept looking at the cat, getting a closer look. White patch, white back toes, and then I saw the ear.
I started to cry, it was Tiger. My worry was over.
He's fine, looks good, but was definitely hungry. A week outside trying to find your own food would do that to anyone, animal or human.
I think he wants to come inside but is scared. It's cold and windy this morning and he got used to being inside where it was warm and dry.
I'm still trying to get a drop trap for him, get him in and maybe try again to socialize him, or send him to the barn placement that is still open for him.
I'll figure that out soon enough.
My boss just called me and I told her about him being out there. She suggested trying to socialize him to me while he's outside.
It might just work.
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11 responses
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
1 Oct 11
Yes. Please socialize with tiger and make him comfortable. Hereafter do not release him to outside. Tell your husband also about this. do not have difference of opinions with your husband that makes him release Tiger outside the house.? Your boss appears to be more concerned. good day. (Now I am reminded of the first time when I thought tiger is your pet dog and you corrected me)
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
1 Oct 11
I understand Texas weather conditions may not be that very cold as it is obtained in Michigan/detroit . Now it is 50 deg. f during day time. thanks
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
1 Oct 11
Please do not release the young ones outside. Let them be indoors only. Now winter is coming and they will find it difficult to bear the outside cold.
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@daeckardt (6237)
• United States
23 Nov 11
I'm glad that the cat came back. It is so hard to know that animals have to fend for themselves, especially after having been inside most of the time. My brother brought one of his cats over today and she didn't want to do anything but hide. He will try again when his other cat is visiting. That one would sleep here until morning then want to go outside. Since this was posted two months ago, were you able to get him socialized or placed? I hope that all goes well.
@yoyo1198 (3641)
• United States
3 Oct 11
It's good to know that he is okay. I'm sure you're feeding him and providing water. Even if you don't get him back inside, he'll be okay. He's been through a lot more than you probably know just by being on his own for so long. I think with the cold weather coming, you will eventually get him inside.
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
3 Oct 11
OH my I am happy to hear that Tiger is back and that he seems a bit more friendly. Seems that the outdoors might have done him some good. I do hope it gets better and better from here with Tiger.
@viney17 (688)
• Philippines
1 Oct 11
First off why did your husband release him outside if your cat doesn't even know how to live outside? isn't that cruel? Did the cat do something horrible or something?
Well it seems like your cat was traumatized because of the outside environment, food competitors, predators and many scary things, it's like releasing a baby outside. Well first off try to befriend him again, play with him, accompany him while watching tv you can put him on your lap or somethings like that. It's like caring for a baby somewhat. His outside experience may reduce his respect, love and trust for his owners because of what happened to him outside. Just try to regain that trust he used to have for you.
@kris182_2000 (5444)
• Canada
1 Oct 11
You'll have to go through all my discussions about Tiger to get the whole story.
But to sum it up, he is a feral. We found him outside in the spring with a broken and infected leg.
We rescued him, had his injuries tended to, got him neutered and were trying to find him a safe home.
Didn't quite happen that way.
@GardenGerty (160491)
• United States
2 Oct 11
It is good to have an update on Tiger. I hope for the best for all of you. I guess there is not a sheltered place that is not in your house where he could have a home, like in the garage?
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
3 Oct 11
I don't really know the whole story about your Tiger so I have no idea why your hubby released her. But I noticed you care so much for that cat so I am glad he returns to you and seems ready to be taken back. It's hard for a cat to stay out without anything to eat. Its' good tiger has chosen to return to you rather than just steal food from others.
@profiler_29 (14)
• India
2 Oct 11
Sorry for Tiger but great news that he's ok. Hope your husband doesn't throw him off again.
@umabharti (3972)
• India
1 Oct 11
So for a week time u were been worring for the cat or ur tiger.May be tiger was also worrying all out to find its home and owner for the whole week may be it was searchign for u and its home.
It happens with each and every living thing on this world that it has its own home and its people.Soem times time does take it off for a while and we have to pay for all those circumstances.
i learnt a lesson from owning a pet or pets,that not to have or make them so dependant on us,as if we are missing then they might even lose their life.It is not our right to make them suffer ,due to our problems .
Now i have pets ,those are cats,now i try them to maximum let to see the world and the outer surroundings,let them be free and let them find their prey.Let them find their own home and shelter,so that when u r not available at least they can live on their own.
