Lost & Found Cats

Lost & Found Cats

Of the many cats I've known over the years, I've lost four.Two never returned.I know the heartbreak of looking for and missing a beloved cat.My cat Coco went missing many years ago in Toronto.I canvassed the neighborhood, put up posters, and felt her presence nearby.I kept looking and calling but she was stuck in a tree, so high up I couldn't see her and she refused to make a sound.Finally, after being stranded up a tree for two days and two nights, someone called me from the flyer who said he'd seen her.A neighbor found the longest ladder I'd ever seen and since the fire department didn't rescue cats, I put my fear of heights on hold and climbed up.With one hand on the ladder, I dangled Coco by the scruff of her neck from my outstretched arm to avoid being shredded and climbed down.A small crowd had gathered and cheered.Coco was rescued safely.