My post, after I got back from the Estes Park Wool Market, and got caught up with work from being gone, was going to be about my trip to Estes Park. Instead, it’s a delayed post about my sweet cat Goliath, who is missing.
Last Saturday night, as usual, he went to bed with me, curled up on my pillow. And I haven’t seen him since. It’s common for him to let himself out during the night through the pet door, but this was the first time he wasn’t waiting for breakfast on the porch the next morning.
I’ve done everything I can think of to find him. I’ve called all of the vet offices in my town and left my information along with a description and his microchip number. I called the microchip place to report him as missing. I’ve filed a missing pet report with the local animal shelter and have gone several times to search for him. Everyday I’ve walked and driven around my neighborhood about three times a day, calling for him, and have even searched in the woods near my house. I’ve put 150 copies of the above flyer in everyone’s mailboxes, doors and every telephone pole in my neighborhood. I’ve had a few calls about seeing a black cat, but none turned out to be him. I’ve discovered my neighborhood has a lot of black cats. I’ve also been posting it on twitter & facebook, asking people to retweet & repost to help spread the word in my area.
It has been almost impossible for me to get any work done this week. Partly because I’ve spent most of my time looking for him. And partly because I feel so heavy and heart-sick that I can’t muster up the energy.
Nothing is giving me comfort. I decided I might feel a little better if I worked in my journal, so this is a journal page that I just finished.
All of the background and most of the color was done with a combination of Derwent Inktense Blocks and Derwent Inktense Pencils
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I drew the outlined letters with my Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen Big Brush, then colored them in with an inktense block. I did that by using the inktense block like a watercolor cake–I got my paint brush wet, brushed the block to pick up color, then painted in the letters.
I did the black handwriting with my Pentel Pocket Brush Pen, and the smaller blue handwriting with my Platinum Preppy fountain pen that was converted to an eye-dropper fill. I can’t remember what ink I’ve got in it. I think it’s something that Less Herger from Comfortable Shoes Studio sent me.
I used one of my henna stencils and Copic Airbrush System to stencil the flowery border, and a hand-carved stamp for the rest of the border.
Oh, and the stamped letters are my Flyswim alphabet rubber stamps.
Working in my journal and writing this post was a nice diversion from my heaviness and sadness. I’m worried sick about him, and it’s been very hot here, in the triple digits for days on end. I’m worried he might be trapped in someone’s shed or some place extremely hot. Or that someone decided he seemed like a nice cat and took him in, and didn’t bother checking to see if he was missing. Or, worse things.
I know he didn’t run away (intentionally). He’s crazy about me. When I got home from being gone at the Estes Park Wool Market, and he heard me pull into my drive way, I could hear him meowing and calling me as he was running to me from down the street. I keep opening the door, hoping he’ll be there like nothing happened. But so far he hasn’t shown up. It’s been a week now.
So sorry to hear that your sweet kitty is missing. I hope he’s returned safely to you soon.
I do hope that Goliath finds his way home very soon. Best wishes.
I am so sorry. I hope you are reunited soon!
I am so sorry to hear this news. I pray that Goliath is well and returned to you very soon!
Oh Traci…
I am so sad to hear your sweet Goliath is missing. He’s a gorgeous kitty. I’m sending good positive energy your way for him to be at your door the next time you open it. My heart is with you.
I’d love to answer everyone individually, but I’m just going to say a quick thanks for commenting and for thinking of me. I’m trying to get back to work right now . . .
I am so so sorry for you and for Goliath 🙁 I wish there was something I could do. I send you all my hopes for your kitties safe return. xo
Your journal page is great, but I wish you hadn’t had to do it. I’m keeping you & Goliath in my thoughts, I really, really hope he comes home to you SOON.
Oh, Traci, I’m so sorry to hear about your kitty. I know exactly how you feel since one of mine (my fav) was gone for 3 days and then just showed up on my door limping. Never found out what happened and doc said he just sprained his leg. Hoping Goliath will be at your door soon, if not today. Sending good thoughts and so sorry.
Traci, I’m so sad for your heart, you are doing everything you can, and I hope your dear guy comes back soon.
Traci i send you my best thoughts , i feel so sorry for you.I hope your kitty comes back very soon.
Traci, I’m so sorry to hear Goliath is missing. I’ve been there and it is heartbreaking. Please know that I’m keeping prayers ongoing for Goliath’s safe return. Love and hugs to you.
Traci I am thinking of you. Both of my dogs went missing two days ago and I feel sick about it. You and Goliath are in my thoughts. I hope you find him.
I’m so sorry you haven’t found him yet, Traci. :(‘
A few years ago, a friend asked me to keep her cat while she and her husband were having renovations done on their home. I kept Monkey for about 6 months. During that time period, Monkey disappeared. I could not find her anywhere. After several days, I had to tell Zet the sad, bad news. More than a week after she went missing, she appeared on our patio around 5 a.m. one morning. She offered no excuse for her absence and to be honest I didn’t ask too many questions…just grateful to have her back. I believe that Goliath is on a little sabbatical and giving you a taste of what it felt like for him when you went away. There are angels and saints who look over our furry, four footed friends….keep the faith. All is well….
I hope you have dear Goliath back soon. My heart is with you.
I’m believing that you will find him! Sending you hugs!
So sorry to hear that your friend is missing. I hope the wonderful spread brought you some comfort.
Waiting for a missing pet to return home is one of the most insecure and thus worst feelings in the world. I can relate, so I’m sending you and Goliath hugs, good wishes and only the very best vibes! Keeping my fingers crossed until he returns, which I hope will be soon!!!
My heart was breaking for you as I read your post. I pray Goliath returns to you soon.
there is still hope. male cats can really take off, sometimes. mine did, and came back.
Our cat was let out unintentionally and we went through the same panic and suffering. It was raining and cold, and for an indoor cat he had no common sense about cars or anything. It was horrible. Late one night I heard a meow on our doorstep. He’s home and happy now… and so are we. Keep walking and talking to people. I was so amazed at how many went out of their way to look for him.
Hoping you and Goliath are reunited very very soon. It is so heartwarming when they show their love for us.
I know where Goliath is I always see him on Ruskin road Southall middx he is a wonderful cat and I always go up to him and give him food and a lovingly stroke I wish I had a cat