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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 21

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 21 OP

Glad the little rascal is back! Permanut Jul 21 #1

And the cat is probably like, "Huh? What's the big deal?" Ocelot II Jul 21 #2

that relief/anger feeling at the same time! Skittles Jul 21 #3

I am sooooooo pissed at her. irisblue Jul 21 #7

that feeling when they are missing is heartbreaking Skittles Jul 21 #8

Nice!! SWBTATTReg Jul 21 #4

Hooray! I know the anxiety and worry an errant pet can cause. jls4561 Jul 21 #5

Hip, hip hooray! Glorfindel Jul 21 #6

So glad your kitty is home safe! SheltieLover Jul 21 #9

I cured my cat of wanting to sneak out by taking her out in a snowstorm & setting her in snow SheltieLover Jul 21 #10

That is my next step. I will say she only slips out during good weather, never the hard winter irisblue Jul 21 #11

I felt bad doing it, but it put a stop to her dangerous pursuits. SheltieLover Jul 21 #12

Although our Gracie loved the snow EverHopeful Jul 21 #28

Awwwww she sounds like a sweetie! SheltieLover Jul 21 #30

They know you're not happy. Perhaps she will think next time?? Who knows. Glad she's home! Evolve Dammit Jul 21 #13

Cat's mission in life is to mess with their hoomans. flashman13 Jul 21 #14

And she does a damed fine job. irisblue Jul 21 #16

Hallelujah! Dancingdem Jul 21 #15

Welcome to DU. We do love our pets in this forum irisblue Jul 21 #19

Yaaaayyyy!!!! Karadeniz Jul 21 #17

That's awesome! angrychair Jul 21 #18

I am so glad Dixie is home, safe and sound. MIButterfly Jul 21 #20

Great news! orangecrush Jul 21 #21

That's great news! ZDU Jul 21 #22

It is challenging to sing to ala purring cat on your lap irisblue Jul 21 #23

May I offer a suggestion? Marthe48 Jul 21 #35

This will work irisblue Jul 21 #42

I'm so happy for you and Dixie! tonekat Jul 21 #24

Much rejoicing here HeartsCanHope Jul 21 #25

Glad she came home. Emile Jul 21 #26

I'm so glad she's home. R. P. McMurphy Jul 21 #27

I rejoice with you and also for myself. barbtries Jul 21 #29

I am glad Chippy is back irisblue Jul 21 #33

YAY! JMCKUSICK Jul 21 #31

the cat came back. the refrain from this song has been haunting me forever. AllaN01Bear Jul 21 #32

Marc Gunn, slightlv Jul 21 #44

Glad she is home Marthe48 Jul 21 #34

Yay!!! COL Mustard Jul 21 #36

We had a cat once who went missing for a week. bluescribbler Jul 21 #37

MIne disappeared for 10 days. ... aggiesal Jul 21 #38

I'm happy for you irisblue. Buddyzbuddy Jul 21 #39

Good news! calimary Jul 21 #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 21 #41

I'm so happy for you Iris! slightlv Jul 21 #43

I'm so glad she's back. area51 Jul 21 #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