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flashman13

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14. Cat's mission in life is to mess with their hoomans.

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Mon Jul 21, 2025, 05:22 PM

Jul 2025

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Rejoice with me and be glad. My missing cat, Dixie just came home [View all] irisblue Jul 2025 OP

Glad the little rascal is back! Permanut Jul 2025 #1

And the cat is probably like, "Huh? What's the big deal?" Ocelot II Jul 2025 #2

that relief/anger feeling at the same time! Skittles Jul 2025 #3

I am sooooooo pissed at her. irisblue Jul 2025 #7

that feeling when they are missing is heartbreaking Skittles Jul 2025 #8

Nice!! SWBTATTReg Jul 2025 #4

Hooray! I know the anxiety and worry an errant pet can cause. jls4561 Jul 2025 #5

Hip, hip hooray! Glorfindel Jul 2025 #6

So glad your kitty is home safe! SheltieLover Jul 2025 #9

I cured my cat of wanting to sneak out by taking her out in a snowstorm & setting her in snow SheltieLover Jul 2025 #10

That is my next step. I will say she only slips out during good weather, never the hard winter irisblue Jul 2025 #11

I felt bad doing it, but it put a stop to her dangerous pursuits. SheltieLover Jul 2025 #12

Although our Gracie loved the snow EverHopeful Jul 2025 #28

Awwwww she sounds like a sweetie! SheltieLover Jul 2025 #30

They know you're not happy. Perhaps she will think next time?? Who knows. Glad she's home! Evolve Dammit Jul 2025 #13

Cat's mission in life is to mess with their hoomans. flashman13 Jul 2025 #14

And she does a damed fine job. irisblue Jul 2025 #16

Hallelujah! Dancingdem Jul 2025 #15

Welcome to DU. We do love our pets in this forum irisblue Jul 2025 #19

Yaaaayyyy!!!! Karadeniz Jul 2025 #17

That's awesome! angrychair Jul 2025 #18

I am so glad Dixie is home, safe and sound. MIButterfly Jul 2025 #20

Great news! orangecrush Jul 2025 #21

That's great news! ZDU Jul 2025 #22

It is challenging to sing to ala purring cat on your lap irisblue Jul 2025 #23

May I offer a suggestion? Marthe48 Jul 2025 #35

This will work irisblue Jul 2025 #42

I'm so happy for you and Dixie! tonekat Jul 2025 #24

Much rejoicing here HeartsCanHope Jul 2025 #25

Glad she came home. Emile Jul 2025 #26

I'm so glad she's home. R. P. McMurphy Jul 2025 #27

I rejoice with you and also for myself. barbtries Jul 2025 #29

I am glad Chippy is back irisblue Jul 2025 #33

YAY! JMCKUSICK Jul 2025 #31

the cat came back. the refrain from this song has been haunting me forever. AllaN01Bear Jul 2025 #32

Marc Gunn, slightlv Jul 2025 #44

Glad she is home Marthe48 Jul 2025 #34

Yay!!! COL Mustard Jul 2025 #36

We had a cat once who went missing for a week. bluescribbler Jul 2025 #37

MIne disappeared for 10 days. ... aggiesal Jul 2025 #38

I'm happy for you irisblue. Buddyzbuddy Jul 2025 #39

Good news! calimary Jul 2025 #40

Oh yeah, they're all assholes! ShazzieB Jul 22 #46

As the saying goes... lonely bird Jul 22 #52

That's a good one! calimary Jul 22 #55

So glad for you, and happy that the cat is safe. 58Sunliner Jul 2025 #41

I'm so happy for you Iris! slightlv Jul 2025 #43

I'm so glad she's back. area51 Jul 2025 #45

Welcome Dixie! ShazzieB Jul 22 #47

Fantastic Duncanpup Jul 22 #48

Great news gademocrat7 Jul 22 #49

congrats! Octavion86 Jul 22 #50

Welcome to DU Octavion86 irisblue Jul 22 #56

Sweet malaise Jul 22 #51

That's great news, Iris! What a relief she is back home and OK! Diamond_Dog Jul 22 #53

Glad she is back home! Erda Jul 22 #54

Woo hoo! There was a post on NextDoor about a missing cat. C Moon Jul 22 #57

Glad your kitty is safe! LNM Jul 22 #58

Congratulations MustLoveBeagles Jul 22 #59

Dixie Cat Returns! /nt bucolic_frolic Jul 22 #60