A Cat Tale
@GardenGerty (159754)
United States
November 11, 2021 8:14pm CST
Recently there was a post on a Facebook page for our little community.
A woman from Iowa was posting about a kitty. Her son was driving from Iowa to the most southern part of Oklahoma, with a cat. He was taking it to his sister.
He pulled over to let her stretch her legs, etc. She got loose from her collar and leash and ran away. He could not stay very long to search for her. The Iowa woman was just asking that if someone found her that the finder would love the kitty and take care of her.
With some details, the community began to look for Midnight. Softy that I am, I offered, should someone find her, to take her as far as Oklahoma City if the daughter would meet us to get the cat.
Midnight was found today. The young lady that found her could not keep her, but posted.
Bob and I just picked Midnight up. She is settling in to her temporary accommodations and we are going to Oklahoma on Saturday, for a day trip.
Hopefully this is indeed the right black cat.
Here is the Facebook post:Please help:
My son was driving from Iowa to Oklahoma, transporting a cat from my place, to his sister in Oklahoma. He stopped in Florence to let her stretch and possibly relieve herself, but she slipped her leash/harness, and ran off. He looked and looked for her, but couldn't find her anywhere. Since he had a schedule to keep, he reluctantly had to leave without her.
She's all black, about 2 yrs old and spayed. Her name is Midnight and she's very friendly, but probably scared and skittish now.
If anyone sees her, please take her in and give her a loving home. We're just sick about losing her, but this is really the only thing we can do. Please help. Thanks. Below is a picture of her being silly.
This is definitely a sweet kitty.
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@Deepizzaguy (99643)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Nov 21
Cats are wonderful pets to have as a friend.
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@Deepizzaguy (99643)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Nov 21
@GardenGerty That is good to know.
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@snowy22315 (176745)
• United States
12 Nov 21
That is great...and it sounds like Midnight is going to be able to make it home after all. I really think it is the right cat. So nie of you to help
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
12 Nov 21
I do too. She is very calm and acts like a house cat.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
12 Nov 21
I think it is. She definitely does not act like a stray.
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@1creekgirl (41067)
• United States
12 Nov 21
What a wonderful story! I hope it really is Midnight since you're so kind to take her to her owners.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
12 Nov 21
The original poster said based on a picture the finder posted that it was the same. One of the things I took a second look at is her pitch black nose.Same as the picture. She is a very loving kitty and was comfortable in the car for the few blocks we traveled this evening. She has made herself at home in my office.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
12 Nov 21
It is in a familiar direction and I know how people can worry about their pets. I like to think that giving out goodness will help me experience goodness.
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@Courtlynn (67094)
• United States
12 Nov 21
So nice of you to help out. I hope it is the right cat
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
12 Nov 21
She is certainly a sweet kitty. I imagine she is the right one.
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@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
12 Nov 21
It sounds like the cat has had a bit of an adventure. She's probably quite relieved to be back inside and not out fending for herself.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
13 Nov 21
She is a very loving cat who seems exceptionally calm. Iowa owner said she used to go out for a day or two at a time and always come back. That would not happen here. Right now she has no desire to go out.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
16 Nov 21
@wilsongoddard We had a little bit of a cold snap. Her hair is short, so I imagine being outside for two or three days made an impact.
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@wilsongoddard (7291)
• United States
13 Nov 21
@GardenGerty She may have been cured of her desire for the outside after her adventure. Who knows what she encountered during her time out there.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
16 Nov 21
No, not chipped. By her behavior we knew she was not a stray, though.She very much wanted to be "at home" somewhere.
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@rebelann (112254)
• El Paso, Texas
16 Nov 21
She'll be happy once she's used to her new surroundings.
@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
16 Nov 21
@LadyDuck Yes, that is how we shared the news and combined our efforts.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
13 Nov 21
I am glad this kitty was not out that long. She is very happy to be with people again.
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@LadyDuck (467179)
• Switzerland
13 Nov 21
@GardenGerty There are some cats and dogs that get lost every year in those same circumstances. Most of the time they can go back home thanks to the Internet.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
16 Nov 21
Yes. I think it was a relief to the person in Iowa.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
13 Nov 21
Based on the description of her personality, I believe it is the right kitty. I will let you know.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
16 Nov 21
@RubyHawk The daughter could not tell me for sure as she had only seen pictures, too. So, we will never know 100% but I feel certain she was the right kitty.
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@RubyHawk (99410)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Nov 21
@GardenGerty I hope it’s the right cat.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
17 Nov 21
Aww, so nice of you...are you planning to bring Midnight to OK to her supposed to be, home?
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
19 Nov 21
Yes, we did take her to the daughter.
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@oahuwriter (26777)
• United States
20 Nov 21
@GardenGerty
How nice of you! They must have been overjoyed?
@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
16 Nov 21
Most cats do not want to be bathed.
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@Chakimmm (999)
• Indonesia
17 Nov 21
@GardenGerty yeah it's really hard to wash it, but it has to be done to keep it clean.
@sinari (4997)
• Indonesia
13 Nov 21
@GardenGerty
Yes you're right. The cat's eyes are really beautiful
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@BarBaraPrz (46490)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
12 Nov 21
Any excuse for a day trip, eh? 
I hope it's the right cat, too.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
13 Nov 21
We will stop and visit my brother and sister in law. Maybe stay the night. We have not seen him since long before he had hip replacement. Good excuse to get me going.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
13 Nov 21
I do not need another kitty but I would not mind having one just like her. She would make a good pet for a senior citizen, too. I am glad to be taking her to family, though.
@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
12 Nov 21
I am pretty certain we do. Her face is the same, and the way she acts.
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