Oh, I’m so HAPPY to report that Riley is back home!!! Just as we were about to go to sleep last night, we heard a muted sound that was a lot like a cat meowing. We went outside, Sean called for Riley, nothing. We went back to bed and there it was again, the same sound. We stood outside, listening and looking and still nothing. Maybe we just heard some kids playing, but it really sounded like Riley. Sean decided to look in the crawl space one more time with a flashlight and this time as he called for Riley, he heard a distinct meow. And, there he was, dirty and very scared. Riley is Sean’s "baby". He’s been with him for 11 years now, and the whole time Sean had this "hunch" that Riley might be under the house. It looks like his hunch was right. Riley may have been under the house all week, in a state of shock. Poor little buddy, he was more confused and scared than we thought. Well, he is home now, safe and sound and he’s been sleeping a lot in his usual spot at the end of the bed, and just sitting by his rat puppet that he loves. And now he’s hiding under the bed. He’s eating well though and seems healthy otherwise. I think we’ll be keeping him in for a bit until he feels more at ease again.
Many, many thanks again for sharing your stories here on the blog. I have to say one more time, how special it is to have this extended community right here within this blog. Your stories gave us hope and we really appreciate it. Now go hug your kitties!