Charlie the cat scared me

@NJChicaa (123604)
United States
July 13, 2025 12:30pm CST
I was putting out freeze-dried chicken treats for the Cat Crew (thanks @Ambiepam ). Adso and Claire came running but Charlie was nowhere to be found. I called and called him. I searched around all of his favorite hidey holes but I didn't see him. I watered the plants on the landing an hour or so ago and I was afraid that maybe he snuck out the door. I always check the surroundings when I open the door because he is very bipolar--he may just sit there or he could be like a ninja and bolt out. There was a moment where I thought he might have ran past me but I didn't see him on the stairs so I figured it was just my imagination. Well after getting myself all worked up and about to call the neighbor to go on a search and rescue mission I decided to open up a can of wet food. Of course the other 2 came running. After a minute or two Charlie sauntered into the kitchen. I have no idea where he was. I was super relieved to see him but I really wish I knew where he was hiding. There are limited places in this joint since I keep the door to the 2nd bedroom and the walk-in closet closed. Punk.
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@BarBaraPrz (49993)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
9h
Did you look up on the ceiling?
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@snowy22315 (192660)
• United States
6h
He probably crawled inside a chair or something for some real peace and quiet.
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@NJChicaa (123604)
• United States
6h
I have no clue. Adso has recently taken to napping in the box frame. I have no idea where he was. Charlie is currently right next to me so Adso must be napping somewhere.
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@RasmaSandra (86884)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5h
Sorry Charlie scared you like that. Too bad you don't know where he was hiding the cat probably thinks he had a good deal now when he wants to disappear,
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@TheHorse (228555)
• Walnut Creek, California
7h
Heh.
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@Traceyjayne (3108)
• United Kingdom
8h
Pleased that Charlie is safe and back home ….shame he can’t speak …you could ask him where he has been !
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@Deepizzaguy (111813)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
2h
Thank goodness your cat Charlie was found safe and sound.
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@AmbiePam (100388)
• United States
9h
That would have almost caused me to have a heart attack.
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@sallypup (65187)
• Centralia, Washington
9h
Naughty Charlie.
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@JudyEv (358352)
• Rockingham, Australia
25m
Our cat disappeared from a new-to-her house when we moved. Eventually we gave up looking and went to the Chinese for dinner. When we got home, she sauntered out to meet us. She'd been sleeping in the linen cupboard.