Miracles really happen

Snow · Post by **Snow** » Apr 06, 2005 6:34 pm

Oh wow - I'm so happy!!!!!! I was heartsick for you - I know what it's like to love a Gracie. This is the best news

putnamgardens · Post by **putnamgardens** » Apr 06, 2005 6:34 pm

That's wonderful news. I bet she's happy to be home! You'll fatten her up in no time. I bet she won't stray far from home anymore. I'm glad for you....miracles do happen. Later, Love, Lisa

Tundra_Queen · Post by **Tundra_Queen** » Apr 06, 2005 8:18 pm

Mike, you'll have to get a collar on her, just in case she goes for a long walk again.

I make Wilbur's outta very thick, round black elastic string and thread beads thru the elastic. I make them big on him too and I have a reflective name tag on him, that says Help me, I'm a indoor kitty named willie, and I have our address and phone number on it too, just in case he ever gets out and goes away from home.

Debbie

Deb118 · Post by **Deb118** » Apr 06, 2005 10:12 pm

Cant say much more than what's already been said, but...

Pam R · Post by **Pam R** » Apr 06, 2005 10:26 pm

Mike, what great news. Your thread title brought tears to my eyes. I'm so happy for you and for Gracie, too!

Patrushka · Post by **Patrushka** » Apr 07, 2005 12:05 am

Oh Mike, that's wonderful news!!! I love happy endings.

Doris_J · Post by **Doris_J** » Apr 07, 2005 8:14 am

I can't believe it! More proof that cats are amazing animals! I'm so glad she's back, Mike!

Violet_Skies · Post by **Violet_Skies** » Apr 07, 2005 3:14 pm

Brought tears to my eyes too to read this, because of how overjoyed you must have been to see her there...I'm glad she is settling back in at home, congratulations on your miracle!

petal*pusher · Post by **petal*pusher** » Apr 07, 2005 3:31 pm

Wonderful news to share with everyone! Gracie has been missing a month or so, hasn't she??

Oh, the stories she could tell you!......p

newtohosta-no more · Post by **newtohosta-no more** » Apr 08, 2005 2:51 pm

What marvelous news!!! I had to fight back the tears as I read your post! You may never know where she has been this whole time, but thank goodness she's home safe and sound now.

Tundra_Queen · Post by **Tundra_Queen** » Apr 08, 2005 10:22 pm

Mike, can we have an update on Gracie please? How is she doing? Is she gaining weight?

Debbie

Garden_of_Mu · Post by **Garden_of_Mu** » Apr 09, 2005 12:41 am

Gracie is indeed putting on weight. We noticed tonight that her hip bones are not as prominent as they were, but her spine is still pretty apparant. Hopefully she will continue putting on weight an get back to her normal self soon. It'll take some time. She went out to the garden with us today and stuck very close. She is being very good and appears any time she is called. I'm making an appointment at the groomers for next week to have her belly shaved to get the mats off. I think she'll feel alot better once it is done, though she is going to hate having to deal with it (which is why I am not doing it myself - I'll pay someone their blood money - literally

).

doublemom2 · Post by **doublemom2** » Apr 09, 2005 1:43 am

Well Mike - I might just have to head back to your place on Monday to see her! I'm so glad she's home

Andi

putnamgardens · Post by **putnamgardens** » Apr 09, 2005 11:04 am

Hey Mike: If you wanna get a head start on those belly knots, invest in a tappering shears. Occassionally there's a beauty supply shop that will sell to the public and NOT just cosmetologist. The taper or "finishing" shears have a jagged edge. They cut hair closer to the skin of the belly of the kitty and you and resolve your hair clumps without much trouble. My mainecoon used to let me "scissor" away his knots under his arms. It looked like a rabbit had died after I finished his tummy. NOT blood just fluff balls. It might cost $15.00 at a barber supply store. Otherwise the groomer. THANKS for the update and keep loving up Gracie. Later, Love, Lisa

lazygardner · Post by **lazygardner** » Apr 20, 2005 1:34 am

I just saw this post for the first time and I can barely believe it!!! I am so happy for you all!!! I know you will have Gracie fat and sassy in no time.

Squash Blossom · Post by **Squash Blossom** » Apr 20, 2005 8:18 pm

I missed it too! One of our neighbors thought they'd lost their cat and it turned out she had managed to get in their attic when they were getting down some luggage. I was in charge of catsitting but could never find Sarah, but that wasn't too unusual as she would often hide when her family was away.

It was several days before the family returned and in the still of the night the husband thought he heard Sarah meowing. He went outside to see if she was on the roof or even had fallen down the chimney but very shortly he found her in the attic.

She didn't seem any worse for what had happened but made a mad dash for her litter box!!

Ann

wishiwere · Post by **wishiwere** » Apr 20, 2005 8:28 pm

Oh my! Can you imagine! being locked in an attic with the heat wave we'd just had! Poor kitty

Lionitus · Post by **Lionitus** » Apr 21, 2005 5:57 pm

Oh my gosh! How wonderful! I just saw this post. I'm so happy to hear this. I've heard of animals making their way home after disappearing for a long time and now I know (well, kind of) someone it's actually happened to. Don't you just wish she could tell you what the heck happened?

Congratulations! Hug to Gracie.

BillyB · Post by **BillyB** » Apr 23, 2005 10:59 pm

Welcome home Gracie!