My poor Sobe is still missing. I've walked the neighborhood the past several days and see no trace of him. I did find some footprints, but those could've been made by anything. All the houses around us are brand new, and are built on concrete slabs. There is nothing for him to hide under. I've checked under cars, and I've checked in the woods. I've left food out in various locations in the neighborhood and none of them have been touched. I've put some dirty clothes out in the front yard since I hear cats can follow our scent. I've put out his litter box because I've heard that can help too.
Signs are up all over the neighborhood. No calls. We have a Craigslist ad up and have had no responses. We've contacted the shelters and no luck there, except we did find where one gray male tabby was brought in to the SPCA. The SPCA is a good 30 minute drive from where we are, so I doubt that someone drove our cat that far just to drop him off.
Christmas was sad this year. My wife and I tried to be happy around the family, but its hard to fake it. Our 15 month old son didn't seem to notice and he played with his new toys. We had the stocking full of kitty toys and treats that went untouched all day. I don't know what to do.
When is it time to stop looking? I haven't seen a trace of him since early on the 22nd. I'm wondering if a predator got him. There are some woods close and I have heard owls hooting as I search in the night. There are also a ton of hawks around us. I haven't seen any road kill, so that is good news. I just wish I'd find something. Anything. This is the saddest Christmas I can ever remember. I hope your holiday has been better than mine.