Poppy

[Plocket]

Hia! I just needed to tell someone... We got back from Christmas at my M&Ds today, and Poppy hasn't been in. She wasn't around when OH visited on Boxing Day, and hasn't touched the food he left for her. I've called and called for her, and OH has walked around the nearby roads and common land looking for her. I can't understand why she wouldn't be around because she can't see to go anywhere. We've been home since mid-morning and still haven't seen her. I can't help thinking the worst.

[4pygmies]

Oh Plocket, I do hope she comes back OK. Maybe she's been shut in somewhere over Christmas - in a neighbour's shed or something... My cat Bill often disappeared for several days at a time and would then appear. I do hope she comes back soon..X

[Plocket]

I hope she does too 4P. She's never gone missing before and what worries me is that she doesn't ever leave our garden now that she's blind. I hate to say it but I'd rather find her for better or for worse rather than not know. I think most of our neighbours know her so if they do find her hopefully they will let me know.

[Shrubrose]

Oh Plocket, how worrying. Have you tried all the neighbours? Someone might have taken her in. Animal shelters, Police, Vets? You never know. Please let us know whatever the outcome. I do hope she comes home, safe and well.

[Alicat]

Plocket I am so sorry to hear your new's, and so hope that she returns safe and well.

Thinking of you and your family and of course Poppy.

A.xx

[chickadeedeedee]

Oh Miss Plocket! I hope Poppy is safe and just shut in a garage or shed. One of our kitties, Paul, was missing for a week. We searched everywhere including the neighbours shed. After a week, the neighbours said they found Paul. He had fallen in a tall box and couldn't get out but he sure had enough strength to meow and howl for help! He was thinner but otherwise OK.

Best wishes for Poppy and her family!

[carolann]

So sorry to hear about Poppy Plocket, I hope you find her soon, hope LP is OK and not fretting too much. Give her a from me and tell her not to worry too much and the same to you as well.
Carol.x

[Plocket]

Thank you everyone. To be honest I don't think we'll be seeing Poppy again - she never strayed, and never used to even leave our garden. She's blind and possibly wouldn't be able to find her way home if she was scared by something. I'm not usually a negative thinker but I know my cat.

I will of course keep you posted, and thank you all for your thoughts

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[snowowl]

Hope you find Poppy soon P. I know what you mean when you say you would rather know one way or the other i hope its good news for you .
Thinking of you all and Poppy.

[Susie Snowdrop]

Oh Plocket, I'm so sorry to hear about Poppy . Never give up hope!

S x

[Missredhead]

Hope you find her soon.....

[Jonah]

My fingers are crossed for you Plocket.

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Hope Poppy turns up soon Plocket.


Karen x

[JennyWrenn]

Oh dear Plocket and LP have only just seen this Thread - do hope you get news soon

Big Hug jenny x

[nightowl]

Oh Plocket, what a horrible thing to happen. I do hope you find out something soon, the not knowing must be driving you mad.

for you and your family. What a nasty couple of weeks this has been for some of our cat-loving members...

[MamIDdau]

I hate to say it P but I think you might be right. I had the same thing with one of my cats. She was 14, went out one morning, was acting a bit funny and then just never came home.

It's just upsetting not knowing where they've gone to and worrying that something bad has happened.

I do hope you find her if only to know one way or the other xxxxxxxxxxxxx

We're soppy buggers aren't we?

[Plocket]

We certainly are soppy but then I think most pet owners are

We've checked all round the local roads and it doesn't look as though she's been hit by a car (I keep thinking of Shadda) so she must have gone quite some way if she wanted to curl up and go to sleep for the last time. She was 16 though.

I miss her so much

[chickadeedeedee]

[MamIDdau]

I know you do P. I was going to say that that's what I think Jo did when she went out and never came back. I can't imagine she'd have been knocked over, I think she just went away from the "pack" to find somewhere to finally rest.

My thoughts are with you xxxxx

[Plocket]

Thanks Aprilaydee, and my thoughts are with you too

Thank you everyone. It's helped telling people - sounds daft I know but sharing makes it easier.

[Ruthie]

I've only just seen this so sorry for not replying before. While I DO hope Poppy comes back it does seem strange that she should roam, bearing in mind her age and "disability".

All I can say is I'm worrying with you Plocket and hope against hope everything turns out for the best.

[bagpuss]

Only just read this. How awful for you all. I hope you find Poppy very soon. Got everything crossed for you.

[Ladygardener]

Plocket, am only just catching up on threads here, I'm so very sorry to hear little Poppy has gone missing. I hope she turns up soon. Let us know what happens. Big hugs.

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Any news P?

[Plocket]

No Rita. We're resigned to being Poppy-less now

[chickadeedeedee]

You have a special place, Dear Lord
that I know you’ll always keep,
A special place reserved for kitties
when they quietly fall asleep.
With large and airy sunny rooms
And a yard full of birdy tones,
And maybe a little babbling creek
that chatters over stones.
With wide green fields and flowers
for those who never knew,
About running freely under
Your sky of perfect blue.

Lord, I know you keep this Special Place
and so to you I pray,
For one special little Poppy
who passed quietly away.
She was full of strength and love
and so very, very wise.
The kitten look that she once had,
had long since left her eyes.
She is dearly missed, my Lord
by a very good friend of mine.
She went to join her ancestors
to your land that is divine.
So, speak to her, softly please
And give her a warm hello.
She’s a special gift to you, Dear Lord
from the family who loved her so.

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plocket said:

No Rita. We're resigned to being Poppy-less now

Oh dear I am so very sorry Plocket.

[Plocket]

Oh C3D you've made me cry. Thank you for that beautiful poem - I miss Poppy so much - I had her before OH and LP! I know I'll get used to her not being around but she's been a part of my life for 16 years, and I can't get used to her being gone - not yet anyway. I just wish I'd known that our last hug would be just that - I would have savoured it so much more.

[Tig]

Plocket - C3D - it brought a tear to my eye and I am not her owner
Best go to bed now - must be tired! x Tig