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11. Have been there. Understand your panic and guilt.

Sun Aug 10, 2025, 10:10 AM

Aug 10

The feeling of relief when they materialize is overwhelming. Enjoy the rest of your day. You and Merlin deserve it.

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I hope how this day started isn't an omen for how the rest will go. [View all] Siwsan Aug 10 OP

Dunc and i are happy for you and Merlin. Duncanpup Aug 10 #1

Thanks! Siwsan Aug 10 #2

It's definitely not you -- cats are just sneaky. It's in their nature. eppur_se_muova Aug 10 #3

I am so glad he is safe! mgardener Aug 10 #5

You are the best cat Momma Siswan, JMCKUSICK Aug 10 #6

He's been reassuring me that he's just fine. Siwsan Aug 10 #15

Scary. murielm99 Aug 10 #7

What a relief he was right there! Diamond_Dog Aug 10 #8

Know that awful panic Just Jerome Aug 10 #9

What a scary experience, Siwsan. MIButterfly Aug 10 #10

Have been there. Understand your panic and guilt. Polly Hennessey Aug 10 #11

WHEW! MuseRider Aug 10 #12

Siwan, no cat could ask for a better mom. Laffy Kat Aug 10 #13

Oh I Rebl2 Aug 10 #14

So glad to hear the happy ending! 3catwoman3 Aug 10 #16

Siwsan Duncanpup Aug 10 #17

He's back to his playful self Siwsan Aug 10 #19

You ARE NOT the worst cat momma irisblue Aug 10 #18