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slightlv

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43. I'm so happy for you Iris!

Mon Jul 21, 2025, 10:11 PM

Jul 2025

I don't think there's a one of us on here who haven't felt that spasm of fear that won't go away while they're all out on their own. I'm so glad she made it back, safe and sound. Give her a good talking to, then a treat and hug the crap out of her. That'll teach her! (LOL)

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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