The title is not in full seriousness, but I had a set of coincidences with Triixie. Knowing cats are not everyone's favourite topic, I post this away from the usual thread!
I described how she went off for eighteen hours when the first lot of rain was due (27/7) plus storm. Departed ON the hour 9 a.m. on the Friday. Returned saturated 3 a.m. the Saturday, hurled herself on the bed!!!! I'd barely kept myself from fearing the worst by self-reminders about how cats sense the change in barometric pressure. The present normal temperature is a blessing.
The second adventure a week ago was also 18 hours, centred on a Saturday at 1 a.m. disappearance and return at 7p.m. So she had avoided the dreaded vet visit at 9.15 and again at 4.10 (vet reception offer a 'try-again on a daily basis!!!) Most cats sense it is coming tho I'm sure I play it very cool in spite of all my dread. As soon as she came in, she went under my bed for 24 hours just emerging every little while for a drink of water!! New vet apptmt was for Mon 4.15. I'd put a litter tray in the house which she accepted though it is seldom part of her routine.
The hiding-place changed on Monday morning and, after food, went into to the hall cupboard where she stayed until vet-readiness time and I scooped her out. My friend who kindly transports us had made two wasted trips from her house, but this time, success. Treatment successful. Less scratching and her appetite has increased and she wants cuddles and is not hiding! All the bad experience for me and for Trixie is beforehand and we gradually get over it. Till next time.