Topic: Mia IS BACK!!! My beautiful Bombay girl has returned - fit and well (Read 64464 times)

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #85 on:** November 23, 2007, 20:09:27 PM »

Oh dear I'm sorry the trail appears to have gone cold. But as Billy is obviously a smart boy I'm sure he will be snuggled up somewhere warm.

Keep sending out the positive vibes and don't give up the search

le chat noir · « **Reply #84 on:** November 23, 2007, 14:33:16 PM »

I'm so sorry to hear that he is still AWOL. Thinking of you and hoping for his safe return very soon.

bombaycat · « **Reply #83 on:** November 23, 2007, 08:51:50 AM »

No sightings since mid October now - I'm thinking he's either gone further afield or has found someone to live with since it is cold now. I'm still hopefuly that he may either come back or if he goes to a vet they will scan him and ring me. Keeping hope up but trail seems to have gone cold for now.
J

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #82 on:** November 22, 2007, 21:56:50 PM »

How's it going? Any news?

bombaycat · « **Reply #81 on:** November 04, 2007, 09:38:01 AM »

Just been down to look, no more sightings but still patient, it still isn't really cold here yet.
More updates when I can

Ralph's mum (angie) · « **Reply #80 on:** November 03, 2007, 10:48:45 AM »

Hi was thinking of you and wondered how you are, any updates on the cheeky one

le chat noir · « **Reply #79 on:** November 02, 2007, 14:26:49 PM »

Still thinking of you and your little tike. You have been a real inspiration to me in my search for Phoebe. Thank You bombaycat

bombaycat · « **Reply #78 on:** October 29, 2007, 17:56:08 PM »

I don't think anyone is actually deliberately feeding him as I only have 4 neighbours and they are all ace. They all have dogs and are sensible and would not encourage Billy as they all know he's missing and he's mine. Problem is they have chickens, geese, pet sheep, dogs and cats and there are a couple of lovely mouse hunting fields at his disposal....so he is probably surviving quite beautifully from hunting and scavenging.

I am patient through necessity, he is well worth the wait, I'm still really hopeful I'll get him back OK. Hopefully he'll adjust to life indoors OK, he always did love and nice radiator, perhaps a duvet to sleep on, playing with his half sister and of course his mum! And my best ally, winter, is on its way.....

I'll keep you posted - can't wait to post the return photo for you all to see him.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #77 on:** October 29, 2007, 04:24:37 AM »

>Bombaycat...can I just say what a patient person you are....your strength is an inspiration to others in the same situation

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #76 on:** October 28, 2007, 20:01:26 PM »

Do you think someone is feeding him?

bombaycat · « **Reply #75 on:** October 28, 2007, 17:02:54 PM »

My boyfriend originally said back in July/August that I shouldn't give up until at least Christmas - and that was before all the sightings - I'm hoping he's right maybe I'll get him back for Christmas - that would be the best present ever.....not that I'll give up hope now we keep seeing him (well other people not me actually....)
he is very smart and very determined so he will do exactly what he wants - that I know.
He is also very cuddly and throws himself over onto his back with a bump when I come home normally and lets me blow raspberries on his belly - then he purrs with a really low throbbing purr he looks just like the jaguar car cat. Can't wait to do that again - although no doubt I'll have to de flea him first!

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #74 on:** October 28, 2007, 16:56:01 PM »

he really is a little sod isn't he. But at least there are still sightings so he's obviously doing ok.

Ralph's mum (angie) · « **Reply #73 on:** October 28, 2007, 16:48:40 PM »

This is weird every time I wonder if he's home another update has been posted, so i'll pray harder and hope he makes an apperance and come home for good

Fingers crossed it won't be much longer, thinking of you

RIP little black cat xx

bombaycat · « **Reply #72 on:** October 28, 2007, 16:42:58 PM »

A couple of weeks ago he was seen twice by one of my neighbours hanging around her chicken coop. I was down there within 10 mins of the second sighting when she rang me and sat in a ditch for 2 hours - no sign. He really is elusive, she said he looked happy and healthy and not thin. He is very beautiful but so naughty. We put all the traps out again and got another little black female cat which unfortunately had to be put down as she had a nasty infection in her abdomen and had a damaged tail, my neighbour is with cats protection so they did all they could. We know the sightings are of Billy Buttons as the other neighbour has described him perfectly and her mother in law has also seen him before.
So I'm still playing a waiting game, it still isn't really cold at night, I'm hoping the food supply will start to run thin so he'll be more tempted to go to humans. Everyone is primed to try to get him if he allows. I'll keep you all posted.....this has to be one of the longest running nearly there's possible!

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #71 on:** October 27, 2007, 17:15:22 PM »

any more sightings?

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #70 on:** October 09, 2007, 20:00:03 PM »

Come on Bill there's no need for youto be out now it's getting dark and cold.

I reckon he's taking full advantge of his freedom cuz he knows he will be confined to barracks when he does finally come home!

bombaycat · « **Reply #69 on:** October 09, 2007, 19:56:17 PM »

I'll get him - patience is the game I think...

blackcat · « **Reply #68 on:** October 09, 2007, 19:35:19 PM »

oh how incredibly frustrating for you. After losing my wee boy for just over 24 hours, I can not imagine what it would be like to wait so long, and with such tantalising rumours and glimpses - I really feel for you hun ..

Stuart · « **Reply #67 on:** October 09, 2007, 14:58:23 PM »

Still keeping fingers crossed

C'Mon Billy B it's Time You were Home now !!!!!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #66 on:** October 08, 2007, 23:30:58 PM »

Lets hope it was him and if so his timing needs to improve

bombaycat · « **Reply #65 on:** October 08, 2007, 20:37:13 PM »

No more positive sightings but there was a weird thing that could have been him. I had workmen at the house on Monday in my absence and I always leave the flap on in only with plenty of food and water out for him.
When I got up there the trim part of the back of the catflap was off and the flap open. Now when my other cats get locked in they often scrap about and pull that part off, it doesn't normally fall off on its own. I couldn't tell whether any food had gone but I imagined an imperceptably small indentation in the pile of biscuits. Now he could have been in and got let out (or let himself out) before I got back - or ot could all be coincidence and the workmen may have dislodged it. It could also have been a visit from my neighbours cats (though this has not happened for a long long time.
Anyway I'm thinking if it was him then he knows where home is and it's only a matter of time before he comes back again for some warmth. It is still really warm so I'm praying for some cold weather it may flush him out.
Keep watching - I feel he's around still....he will come back - I know it.

Ralph's mum (angie) · « **Reply #64 on:** October 08, 2007, 19:45:38 PM »

That weird I was just thinking about him earlier on today and was wondering if there was any news...................................

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #63 on:** October 08, 2007, 19:43:38 PM »

Any news on the wayward one? Any more sightings?

Ralph's mum (angie) · « **Reply #62 on:** September 29, 2007, 13:32:49 PM »

Aawwww Stuart, what a happy ending, kids do have there uses I suppose

Come on Billy Buttons we all want you to come home, its getting to cold now

bombaycat · « **Reply #61 on:** September 29, 2007, 13:27:18 PM »

What a lovely story...I'm still sure that I will have that marvellous moment when I get him back - it will be like 100 Christmases, I'm 95% sure it is him that my neighbour has seen - both her and her husband, 3 or 4 times, all their descriptions of him are very accurate and there are no other Bombays in my area at all - which is not particularly densely populated anyway, I only have 4 neighbours within 1/2 mile or so. I think he's fine and having the summer of his life - naughty naughty Button boy....he'll come in for the winter I feel fairly sure....updates pending!

Stuart · « **Reply #60 on:** September 29, 2007, 13:22:16 PM »

The First time My Hamish went Missing, for 2 and a Half weeks, I was at my wit's end with worry
It Really is Hard with the " Not Knowing Where they're at and What has Happend to them feeling

"
I had searched Hi and Low, Put up Posters, went Walks by myself Shouting on Him shaking the cat biscuits box
(which kinda makes u feel silly when ppl Look)
Then at the end of this time missing, there was a knock at my door?? and there stood a wee boy about 10.
His Cat was Missing too, and while he had been looking for Him, He thought He had seen my Hamish, (about half a mile away
from my Home) I Immediately went to the place where he said He had seen Him, I just Turned the corner, and there He Was
( Being Chased by a Bunch of Kids ) Oh, And the Relief to Have Him Back

But If it wasn't for the wee boy, Who Knows if I would have ever seen Him again!!

It Is Good that People are reporting Sightings of Billy ( it probably is Him )
WE REALLY Hope you have some good news to post on here soon

Keeping our fingers and paws Crossed

Misty n Stuart

bombaycat · « **Reply #59 on:** September 29, 2007, 12:01:58 PM »

Good idea - I think he's a bit smart to go in a trap unless he can't see what it is - that might work....we caught a hedgehog!
Spent the week helping to bottle feeding 4 litters of rescue cats that my neighbour (Cats Protection Lady) currently has - fabulous - if anyone is in the East Suffolk area and wants adorable ginger, ginger and white, black, black and white, tortie kittens get in touch with Framlingham and Saxmundham CPL - they are nearly ready for homing - absolutely adorable......

blackcat · « **Reply #58 on:** September 29, 2007, 11:16:32 AM »

could you set a trap in the pens? Perhaps if you disguise it a little with straw and put some bedding into it, he might decided it is just that little bit warmer than the open shed??

bombaycat · « **Reply #57 on:** September 29, 2007, 11:12:05 AM »

Have spent 6 hours waiting for him in the area he was last seen, no sign yet but I'm still really hopeful. He was seen at close quarters by a reliable (Burmese knowledgeable) person grooming and sitting still so we know it was him. I think my best chance is when it cools down and the food supply lessens. We may have luck with traps then. I think he may be living in the sheep pens for my neighbours pet sheep which are lovely and dry and probably quite warm especially when the shepp are in them! I'll keep you all posted.....

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #56 on:** September 24, 2007, 22:17:19 PM »

Any more sightings of the naughty Billy Button?

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #55 on:** September 18, 2007, 19:35:45 PM »

ooooh how exciting .... I really hope the naughty Billy Button gets his bum in gear and gets home soon.

clarenmax · « **Reply #54 on:** September 18, 2007, 13:49:12 PM »

Keeping everything crossed that he makes his way back very very soon

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #53 on:** September 18, 2007, 12:45:14 PM »

Quote from: Ruth (Bazsmum) on September 17, 2007, 23:02:26 PM

fingers crossed that all your worries are about to come to an end

Hear hear!

Bazsmum · « **Reply #52 on:** September 17, 2007, 23:02:26 PM »

fingers crossed that all your worries are about to come to an end

Ralph's mum (angie) · « **Reply #51 on:** September 17, 2007, 22:27:55 PM »

Come on Billy meomys got a special treat for you

Good News at last , hope it wont be to long before he wanders in

bombaycat · « **Reply #50 on:** September 17, 2007, 21:03:08 PM »

Thanks for the nice messages - I will be there all week from this weekend so I have plenty of time to try to find him. I know I'll find him, he loves his radiator as you can see, winter is coming, he has to go knocking on someone's door, or maybe he'll just go back into my house which will trap him - so maybe I'll find him in my bed on Friday....would be really funny.
They drive you mad with worry but I know he's alright at least....

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #49 on:** September 17, 2007, 20:59:02 PM »

Why is always when you are away or something grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Sounds like he is making his way home after his adventure...............really hope we hear some cheers soon

Mojo · « **Reply #48 on:** September 17, 2007, 20:56:51 PM »

I have my fingers crossed for you

Good luck in catching him

bombaycat · « **Reply #47 on:** September 17, 2007, 20:47:21 PM »

Fabulous if tantalising news - he has been spotted tonight hunting in the field next to mine - I'm away working this week but this coming weekend I will be sitting in the field at dusk for hours until he comes to me. The sighting was by a very reliable neighbour who has had 4 burmese herself in the past and knows what they look like. So 2 months of freedom and he is very close to home - I feel sure we'll get him. My Cats Protection neighbour has put all her traps out for him so fingers crossed the cooler weather may make him hungry for some nice trap cat food. So far we've caught a hedgehog who had a nice meal!!

I'm so pleased that this sighting has confirmed the previous one and he's in the same area and close and safe.

What an adventure he's having - I'll be sure to let you all know when I've got him - and I will.

Some more of his past gallery...before he took to living rough!

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #46 on:** September 14, 2007, 19:08:42 PM »

Any news on the wayward Billy Buttons?

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