Lost cat - large orange male tabby

[mjb902]

Hello,

My cat, Oliver, escaped accidentally from his house on Whiting Way Thursday Feb. 17, 2011. Whiting Way is off Worth Circle and off Talley Ridge.

Oliver has last seen last night, Sunday, Feb. 20 on Addison in Glenbrook at about 6:45 pm.

Oliver is a large, about 16 pounds, adult male with an orange coat and tabby markings. He did have a collar on, with a tag to my cell phone, 703-217-3785, or to his local number of 352-205-7690.

Oliver is friendly, but a bit shy. I also imagine he is quite hungary and thirsty at this point. Please, try to get him into a container (box/bag/whatever) and call us. One of us will come over and pick him up.

As soon as I can figure out how to post pictures on this, I have recent photos. Right now, he looks like every other large orange tabby you may have seen.

Thanks ever so much,

His heartbroken human mama

[joannej]

I'm sorry to hear that your orange tabby got out of your house and is now on the "lan". Someone suggested leaving your garage door open enough for him to return to. Another suggestion was to leave food outside for him too. There is a website that you can post his picture too (I don't remember what it is called, but perhaps someone else does!) Also the local Villages radio station will make an announcement for you about your missing pet. I have an orange tabby cat too, and I would be heartbroken if my cat got out too. I feel for you.

[redwitch]

I hope he comes home soon. The last missing kitty was hiding out in a neighbor's garage. Here's hoping your guy is doing the same. Of course, with this lovely weather he may just be catting around.

If you haven't done so, do put up some flyers, especially at the mailboxes. Since he is a friendly guy, someone who sees him might be able to coax him to them with some food.

As painful as it is, give him up to two weeks to come home before you start thinking the worst. In nice weather like this, it isn't uncommon for a kitty to stay out quite awhile -- there's enough critters to catch for food, water from sprinklers (yuck here!), dew, etc.

In the meantime, many hugs! I know how it hurts to have a beloved cat on the prowl.

[BowleesCreekYachtClub]

Just been through this with our cat. Call the neighborhood watch. Call WVLG -they are very good. Get an 8x10 picture of him printed at Walgreens ($3) and put a lost notice up at the local mail box with your name and phone number. Walk around in the morning and meet all the dog walkers - word will get around and they will all watch out for Oliver. If he is timid he may find a dark spot in the daytime and not come out - best time to find him is in the early morning or later in the afternoon. If no one chased him away from home there is a good chance he will keep the scent and find his way back. You can try leaving the garage door open about 10 inches and leave a can of cat food and treats just inside. I hope I'm not stating the obvious. You do get attached to them - don't you? Good luck. Allan.

[Tom Hannon]

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[graciegirl]

I feel so bad for you. I have a can of cat food at the ready and would be glad to help you look.

Please leave your garage door up a little and put the tuna out. They are clever creatures and will find some food and water. We have a shy one too and I betcha your kittie is hiding out.

We had a fella who knocked over an open suitcase on him in our box room and remained missing for a week with no food or water.

He survived and lived for many years after.

Please tell us if we can help and keep bumping this thread.

[jblum8156]

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[HawkeyeBarb]

Good luck finding Oliver! Hopefully, he will be found as quickly as the last escape artist was that was listed as "The Villages Most Wanted...Feline!"
Muffin and I are wishing you the best. Keep us posted and we're hoping for good news!

[duffysmom]

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[BowleesCreekYachtClub]

Is there no news? No sightings? We'll come over and walk your area tomorrow. Allan & Jocelyne.

[mjb902]

Everyone,

Thank you for the kind words.

Oliver is still missing.

I have been running an ad in the Lost & Found section of the Sun and also alerted the radio, who has been excellent. I am trying to find my kitty and get him contained.

There was a sighting last week in the neighbhorhood, we chased him down but apparently he is a lot faster than we were and then he disappeared again. I rather think he is either hiding during the day in a storm drain or has found a really good hiding place. I have been putting food and water out of the little guy every night. Something has been eating the food and some of the water but so far, no Ollie.

This coming weekend I will be doing yard work so maybe he can pick up my scent and come to me versus the driving around that I did last time. There are many kind, conscientious people in the Villages and some of them have been leaving food out for my little buddy. If you live nearby and would like food, I can arrange for it. Please text me.

Thanks so much....and truly hoping I find Oliver soon.

[raynan]

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[redwitch]

Glad to hear that there's been a sighting. He will come home, honest he will! I have one adverturer. She once got out and didn't come home for two weeks. To put it mildly, I was worried sick, especially since there were a lot of coyotes where we lived. When it started raining on a daily basis, she apparently had enough, came in through the garage and was asleep on my bed when I got home from work.

Do be careful about too many people leaving food out for him -- it will give him less of a reason to come home. Just keep your garage door cracked enough for him to get in and leave food there for him. That's really your best bet.

[K9-Lovers]

Leave your garage door open just a crack, open a can of tuna IN OIL (not water) and he will find his way into your garage.

Yes, we love cats, too.

[BowleesCreekYachtClub]

Don't know what else to say - just hope he comes home. Good to hear he has been seen. Good luck, Allan.

[graciegirl]

Don't know what else to say - just hope he comes home. Good to hear he has been seen. Good luck, Allan.

Ditto.

Just keep thinking what they always say..

"And the cat came back."

Kindest thoughts and hugs.

[duffysmom]

When my cat went missing I would go out very early in the morning and at dusk when it was quiet and call her name. This went on for a while and one morning I heard her cry out. She was close by hiding under a log and terrified. Please try this. My cat was very shy and spooked easily. They usually stay close to home but hidden. I'm sure she had cried out before but I couldn't hear her. Good luck.

[duffysmom]

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[Pturner]

bump. I so hope Oliver makes it home safe and sound.

[duffysmom]

Any word about Oliver?

[cybermuda]

[QUOTE=mjb902;332495]As soon as I can figure out how to post pictures on this, I have recent photos.

can you post a photo?

large orange cat I have not seen before just walked through our garden - De La Vista North, so some way from you

tried to send you a PM but wouldn't go through

[duffysmom]

[QUOTE=mjb902;332495]As soon as I can figure out how to post pictures on this, I have recent photos.

can you post a photo?

large orange cat I have not seen before just walked through our garden - De La Vista North, so some way from you

tried to send you a PM but wouldn't go through

Actually it's not all that far as the crow flies. It's a possibility especially since the owner said the cat was chased and ran. Hopefully you get a response.

[chuckinca]

Put out fliers offering a $1,000 reward and you will have many, many orange cats to choose from.


(that happened in our neighborhood in Calif about 15 years ago when a only nephew lost his elderly aunt's cat - cat turned up in a neighbors garage about two doors away)



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[mjb902]

Oliver, also known as Ollie, is still missing.

I did get a call from a Rec Assistant at the Mulberry Grove Rec Ctr earlier this week that an orange tabby had been seen in the bushes. The assistant said she'd try and get a humane trap from VCCCD on Wedgewood Lane and place a bit of canned tuna to see if she can't trap Ollie. Many people, bless them all, have called to say they've seen an orange-ish red tabby but so far, it hasn't been the right cat. I am missing my not so little 12-15 pound kitty.

Ollie has a bit of white under his chin, down his chest and extending to his belly. Otherwise an orangey-red color, about the color of butterscotch in a tabby pattern. Greenish eyes, as this photo shows.

Marcia

[cybermuda]

re my cat-sighting in De La Vista North - my wife says she has seen that cat before so, sorry, it wasn't Oliver :-(

[MPoole]

I saw a white and orange cat in the Walmart on CR 466 yesterday, Sunday 3/13. It was in the parking lot on the side next to the liquor store (CR103 side). It was a fairly large cat. There is plenty of ground cover there and I noticed dumpsters in the rear of the building at that end. Hope this may help.

[mjb902]

Hello,

There was a sighting on Saturday, March 19. I am still hopeful. Starting this week, probably Tuesday, I will be running another ad in the Villages Sun, with a slightly different phone number on it. If someone sees Oliver, please call the number in the classified.

I am still hoping my sweet Ollie is still out there...somewhere.

[starflyte1]

Please tell us where yesterday's sighting was? Thanks. Pat

[mjb902]

Saturday night's sighting was in the north Glenbrook area off Talley Ridge. Sigh, the cat seen had tortoise shell colored fur. A "tortie" is typically rusty orange, brown, black and white. "Torties" are typically female while dark orange or "red" tabbies like Oliver are typically male. Something to do with the genes.

I am running another ad this week, hopefully with his picture. Oliver is almost completely dark orange, about the color of rust, bordering on a reddish color. He does have some white under his chin, down his chest and in an irregular fashion, on his belly. When you first look at him, you'd probably be hard pressed to see the white. Also, when Ollie gets distressed he tends to lose whiskers.

Thanks to everyone who is out looking for Oliver.

[herbaru]

I am running another ad this week, hopefully with his picture. Oliver is almost completely dark orange, about the color of rust, bordering on a reddish color. He does have some white under his chin, down his chest and in an irregular fashion, on his belly. When you first look at him, you'd probably be hard pressed to see the white. Also, when Ollie gets distressed he tends to lose whiskers.

Thanks to everyone who is out looking for Oliver.

I see you have Oliver posted with a picture on TV Pet Finder, why not put a link to that here?
Hope he comes home soon.

[chuckinca]

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[duffysmom]

I saw the picture of Oliver in todays paper under Lost & Found. My heart goes out to you and all the effort you have put into finding him. We'll keep the faith and wait for his safe return.

[Lou and Carolyn C.]

last week while in the villages, my husband and I were driving on Bailey Trail and I noticed a tabby cat sitting near some bushes on a right side street off Bailey Trail, somewhere between Bethune Way and St Charles, don't know if your Oliver would have traveled that far, but you never know. I do hope you find him, I know how heartbreaking it can be to lose a pet. Wishing you the best.

[skyguy79]

I'm hoping and praying for the day that I can place a nice "WAHOO" graphic on this thread for Oliver! http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sad055.gif

[novie2]

Hope you and Oliver are soon reunited.:cryin2:

[mjb902]

The prior poster suggested a link to an The Villages Pet Finder website with Oliver's details. While I am happy to share the link, some of the details of the ad are incorrect.

If you see Oliver, please call either me on my cell at (703) 217-3785, or a friend, Sandy, at (352) 406-9518. Even better would be to try and coax him into an enclosed space using a bit of tuna. One teaspoon should do the trick. Ollie is vaccinnated and generally, timid but friendly.

I do appreciate everyone's concern, prayers and good thoughts.

There was a sighting two nights ago that Oliver was seen around the Glenbrook postal station. I am continuing to work on his capture and safe return.

Marcia

[mjb902]

Someone saw Oliver in the last 2 days near the Glenbrook postal station. I have had other reports of people seeing him there or nearby as well. Each time I have gone to the Glenbrook postal station Oliver has not been there.

Please be aware that there are two orange tabby cats in the vicinity. Oliver is one, and the other is a long-hair orange cat.

The long hair cat is feral. I know as I earlier found him in a humane trap. I had him neutered and vaccinated against various feline issues, including rabies. When the vets do that to feral cats, they "tip"one ear to indicate that particular kitty has already been neutered. This is visible from a distance. Oliver's ears, by contrast, are in tact (or at least they were the last time I saw him...). The tipping lets the viewer know that this particular cat has already been taken care of and is feral. Against my better judgment, I was told to re-release him in roughly the same neighborhood he was trapped in, which was in the general vicinity of Glenbrook.

If you decide to approach Oliver, I'd suggest you very, very quietly and slowly approach him and extend a couple of fingers first. That way, in the way most cats do, he can "sniff you out first. Oliver is a domesticated cat so he won't run if you approach him slowly. A feral will take off like a rocket the moment they see a human and./or a human with a dog, or hear a human say hello.

What I need someone to do is to try and get Oliver into a container or enclosed space so I can come pick him up. That could be a cardboard box, a carrier, or a small enclosed space. If it is a box, please just make certain Oliver can breathe. If you have a little bit of dry cat food to entice him that might help. I am certain he must be quite hungry.

I still miss my little Ollie so much and appreciate all the good people of The Villages.

[K9-Lovers]

If you want to entice Oliver, don't use dry food. Open a can of tuna IN OIL and that will command the attention of any cat.

(From my old cat-trapping days in Animal Control).

[mjb902]

The last poster is correct -- tuna packed in oil, not water is any stray's dish of choice. Dry kibble will work in a pinch, tho'.

Again, thanks, one and all, I am hopeful either he will come back or be found, soon!

[duffysmom]

If you decide to approach Oliver, I'd suggest you very, very quietly and slowly approach him and extend a couple of fingers first. That way, in the way most cats do, he can "sniff you out first. Oliver is a domesticated cat so he won't run if you approach him slowly. A feral will take off like a rocket the moment they see a human and./or a human with a dog, or hear a human say hello.

What I need someone to do is to try and get Oliver into a container or enclosed space so I can come pick him up. That could be a cardboard box, a carrier, or a small enclosed space. If it is a box, please just make certain Oliver can breathe. If you have a little bit of dry cat food to entice him that might help. I am certain he must be quite hungry.

I still miss my little Ollie so much and appreciate all the good people of The Villages.

Your last note brought tears to my eyes. You have done so much good for the feral cats and now Ollie is lost. Do you think that putting a humane trap at the Post Office once again would trap Oliver if he is in the vicinity? He would be hungry and he may go for it. I'm praying that he is found soon.

[mjb902]

Thank you, DuffysMom. I am trying to do what it takes to get my beloved Ollie back...and helping out The Villages in terms of humanely treating one more stray.

If you have cats at home, be aware that you may see Ollie. A couple of people have called to say they have seen him "talking" to their pets when perched on a windowsill. This often happens early in the morning and in the early evening -- times that I normally feed him. Thus, without putting anyone out, if you have a bit of tuna, packed in oil, or dry kibble you might be able to coax him into a safe place. Then text me at seven oh three two one seven three seven eight five, or via bracemj at yahoo dot com. I can arrange to get someone to pick Ollie up. Sigh....but I work out of town; fortunately, a friend will pick Oliver up. I've already arranged to have him boarded at Mulberry Grove Animal Hospital until I can come pick him up.

The key now is to get him safely contained. Yes, I'll reimburse for costs associated with his safe return (tuna, etc).

Thanks again, everyone.

[mjb902]

Also, I am offering a reward for his safe return.

[Pturner]

I am so sad that you have not yet been reunited with Ollie. The sitings make me hopeful though and I pray for his safe return.

[Barefoot]

Also, I am offering a reward for his safe return.

I keep clicking on this thread, hoping that I can finally read about Ollie's safe return. Do you want us to come up as a group to do a massive search for Ollie? I'm more than willing.

[mjb902]

I too keep hoping and wishing Oliver will be found and returned to me. There have been several sightings in the last few days, all in the general vicinity of Glenbrook postal station. I am working with several people in terms of placing humane/havahart traps where he has been seen. He seems to be a tad elusive.

[redwitch]

Every time I see a post by you, I hope it is that Ollie has been found and I'm so sad for you when I see that it isn't. The good news he has been sighted and cats really are pretty self-reliant, even our spoiled house kitties. Here's hoping the traps get him for you.

[katezbox]

Every time I see a post by you, I hope it is that Ollie has been found and I'm so sad for you when I see that it isn't. The good news he has been sighted and cats really are pretty self-reliant, even our spoiled house kitties. Here's hoping the traps get him for you.

Me too....

[mjb902]

He is a dark orange tabby cat, except for the white on his belly, shown above. Looking at him head on, you'd probably never guess he had any white on him. Think: dark orange, about the color of rust, tabby. Was a big neutered boy, about 16 lbs. when he went misisng.

When he went missing, he had a collar on with two tags on it. The collar and the cat may have been separated. He is probably very hungry and thirsty.

If you have him or see him, please oh please get in touch with me. His human mama, me, wants him back!

[graciegirl]

He is a dark orange tabby cat, except for the white on his belly, shown above. Looking at him head on, you'd probably never guess he had any white on him. Think: dark orange, about the color of rust, tabby. Was a big neutered boy, about 16 lbs. when he went misisng.

When he went missing, he had a collar on with two tags on it. The collar and the cat may have been separated. He is probably very hungry and thirsty.

If you have him or see him, please oh please get in touch with me. His human mama, me, wants him back!

I think....someone must be feeding him or has taken him in. We need the Sun to do a story on this. Someone doesn't know where Oliver should be.

Does anyone know anyone who writes for the Sun? Do you have a couple of good pictures?

Oh...I so want him to be home with you.

[Barefoot]

I too keep hoping and wishing Oliver will be found and returned to me. There have been several sightings in the last few days, all in the general vicinity of Glenbrook postal station. I am working with several people in terms of placing humane/havahart traps where he has been seen. He seems to be a tad elusive.

That is a great idea, humane traps with tuna. I'm sure he is hungry and wants to be found by his human mama.

[mjb902]

Graciegirl,

Thanks for a wonderful suggestion. There is a terrific back story to how I met Oliver, and I'd love to be able to speak to a reporter about it. If anyone has any contacts with a reporter, please let me know, either via here or privately.

I think that may be the best way to find him at this point.

I just hope my little guy is ok and getting enough to eat. I'm still heartbroken...

Marcia

[K9-Lovers]

Tonight around 8:20pm we spotted a rust colored tabby, pretty large, right in front of The Villages High School. Mrs. K9 got out of her car and called "Ollie" and the cat turned to look and then ran very quickly into a clump of bushes in front of the school. That cat is quick! It was twilight and a little hard to see, but it appeared that the tip of the cat's tail was a bit lighter color than the rest of him.

This was across from Bonefish Grill right in the front yard of the high school. Hope that was your Ollie. Why not set a humane trap with tuna in oil in the clump of bushes right in front of the school? Even if you catch the wrong cat, you can always release him.

[mjb902]

Does anyone know anyone who lives around the Villages High School who can agree to set out a humane/havahart trap for Ollie? I can supply the trap and tunafish packed in oil. If so, please let me know.

[K9-Lovers]

I volunteer to check the trap every afternoon, although I don't live there.

[redwitch]

Here's another volunteer. Just tell me where you want traps placed and I'll happily check them for you daily. I'm pretty much all over TV daily anyway. I sure hope you find the big lug.

[mjb902]

K-9 Lover and Redwitch,

Thank you both for your kind offer. I may take you up on those offers and will let you know somewhat later on.

Marcia

[graciegirl]

I would help too. We are leaving Saturday.:(

[duffysmom]

Just read your note. I'm close to the High School and would love to help in any way I can.

[Barefoot]

We used to back on the golf course behind The Villages Charter School. I can tell you that are a lot of orange feral cats in that area. Sadly, a whole lot of orange cats. But of course, that doesn't mean that Oliver isn't there, and I'd be willing to help out with a live trap.

If it makes you feel better, cats have lots to eat in the wild here, geckos, and frogs, and baby bunnies. I know, it is sad, but survival of the fittest.

Marcia, I'll pitch in any way I can. My heart goes out to you. I keep hoping to read good news on this thread, and that Oliver is back home eating Fancy Feast. I'm more than willing to do a search on the weekend.

[Barefoot]

I woke up today thinking about Oliver. I'm wondering if there have been any recent sightings?

The radio station is always talking about missing pets, have you called them? I'm assuming you've posted bulletins with Oliver's picture in the area and at Rec Centers and Pools? Do you need help calling all the local humane societies, petfinder, etc.?

[Barefoot]

Apparently there was a possible sighting today in the Enrique/Margarita area. Marcia has already searched the area and will do so again later. If you live in that area, please tell your neighbours.

I'm heading out now with Fireboy, tuna in hand, to look for Oliver in that area and also around the Glenbrook Postal Station.

[HawkeyeBarb]

Happy Hunting, Barefoot! Keeping our fingers and paws crossed up here in Indiana. Have been hoping Oliver has returned home. Thanks goodness for all of the animal lovers in The Villages! I am sure this will have a good ending! :thumbup:

[Barefoot]

From our travels today, I must say that Marcia is doing a fantastic job of publicizing Oliver's disappearance. We decided to hang out at Mail Stations where Oliver has been seen. We made large colored pictures of Oliver to show to people. The first man I approached on Talley Ridge, I showed him the picture of the cat and he said "Oh, that's Oliver, we've all been looking for him". I probably talked to at least 30 people, and for the most part, they're all aware of Oliver's disappearance and all very concerned. People are so kind in The Villages.

We also drove around Margarita and Enrique and talked to anyone outdoors and showed Oliver's picture. We also talked to people at the local Mail Station. Sadly, we didn't find Oliver. But we did find so many people who love animals and expressed concern, and promised to call if they spot him. And they promised to alert their neighbours.

I think the very best way of publicizing a cat's disappearance is on the radio station. They seem very open to talking about animals that are lost or found. I'm very disappointed we couldn't find anyone who has recently had an Oliver sighting. However there is abundant food available once he hones up his hunting skills. I feel there is still an excellent chance that Oliver and Marcia will be reunited!

[Pturner]

From our travels today, I must say that Marcia is doing a fantastic job of publicizing Oliver's disappearance. We decided to hang out at Mail Stations where Oliver has been seen. We made large colored pictures of Oliver to show to people. The first man I approached on Talley Ridge, I showed him the picture of the cat and he said "Oh, that's Oliver, we've all been looking for him". I probably talked to at least 30 people, and for the most part, they're all aware of Oliver's disappearance and all very concerned. People are so kind in The Villages.

We also drove around Margarita and Enrique and talked to anyone outdoors and showed Oliver's picture. We also talked to people at the local Mail Station. Sadly, we didn't find Oliver. But we did find so many people who love animals and expressed concern, and promised to call if they spot him. And they promised to alert their neighbours.

I think the very best way of publicizing a cat's disappearance is on the radio station. They seem very open to talking about animals that are lost or found. I'm very disappointed we couldn't find anyone who has recently had an Oliver sighting. However there is abundant food available once he hones up his hunting skills. I feel there is still an excellent chance that Oliver and Marcia will be reunited!

Bare,
You're so kind as always. Wish I were there to help. I can't wait to read the happy news of Marcia and Ollie's reunion.

[raynan]

Marcia
You have many, many people looking for Oliver and hoping for his safe return and our prayers are with him and you. The other day I went to a horse farm in Ocala with my friend to see her horse and mentioned that your cat was still missing and how hard you have searched for him and the owner said her siamese had recently had a litter. There is the cutest orange tabby kitten with deep blue eyes and she said it is yours if you are interested. It could be a sibling for Ollie when he returns.

[mjb902]

All,

Well...still looking.

I had some good sightings over the weekend: near Enrique/Margharita, one off Idlewood, and one in Springdale.

People who are seeing Oliver tend to be seeing him in one of two ways: a) he is "visiting" their cats from the other side of the window/lanai door and the indoor cats are reacting excitedly, or b) he is out sunning himself in someone's back yard. If you see him doing the latter, please approach him quietly and s-l-o-w-l-y so you don't frighten him. That way he can be corraled into an enclosed space easier than if takes off again. If anyone needs to borrow a humane/havahart trap, please contact me privately and I'll arrange it.

Less commonly, I have become aware that some of the hungry formerly domesticated cats are active Sunday nights or on Monday mornings when the trash is put out. I had one report over the weekend that someone had seen Oliver the prior Sunday night. However, I sat out two nights ago waiting for him....and no Oliver.

The cat seen near The Villages High school is indeed orange but has more white on him that Ollie does. That cat's tail was white at the end, sort of like a big fluffy white light bulb. Oliver's tail tip is rust-colored. However, it was good lead and I left some tuna fish out for that cat so he could eat well, at least for onece. One to be a good person, and two I didn't want to drive around with an open can of very odorous tunafish in the car. Not to worry, I also circled back for the tin in the morning and disposed of it properly.

I am still trying to find Oliver and get him contained. Many people have suggested leaving a garage door open about 10 inches so he can get in. Someone saw him run into someone else's garage ah, er 3 weeks ago (and was shooed out shortly thereafter). He was shooed out as everyone thought of him as a stray. I am assuming by now that he and his collar have become separated.

Oliver seems to have gone all over the Villages and/or there are many orange tabby cats.

Thanks again, everyone and I will keep trying!

Marcia

[mjb902]

And, I am very, very, VERY thankful for everyone's prayers and help.

Aside from the reward (or donation to the charity of your choice) I am considering holding a reception for everyone who has helped in getting Oliver returned safely.

[swrinfla]

I'm thinking that Oliver is outside my usual purview!

On the other hand, the more folks are keeping an eye for our four-footed friends, the more they're going to survive!

SWR
:beer3:

[Pturner]

I think there will will be celebrations all throughout TV when Ollie is returned safely home.

Please, please, please let it be!

[skyguy79]

I think there will will be celebrations all throughout TV when Ollie is returned safely home.

Please, please, please let it be!There will a mini celebration here in upstate NY too, and until then... http://th717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/prestonjjrtr/Smileys/th_1sm134plead.gif (http://media.photobucket.com/image/hope%20smiley/prestonjjrtr/Smileys/1sm134plead.gif?o=16)http://th717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/prestonjjrtr/Smileys/th_1sm134plead.gif (http://media.photobucket.com/image/hope%20smiley/prestonjjrtr/Smileys/1sm134plead.gif?o=16)http://th717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/prestonjjrtr/Smileys/th_1sm134plead.gif (http://media.photobucket.com/image/hope%20smiley/prestonjjrtr/Smileys/1sm134plead.gif?o=16) let it be!

[mjb902]

All,

There was an interesting post on the site today about a cat being kidnapped from The Villages. It is not in the All about pets area. I hope that Oliver is still ok.

His heartbroken Mama, Marcia

[Barefoot]

All,
There was an interesting post on the site today about a cat being kidnapped from The Villages. It is not in the All about pets area. I hope that Oliver is still ok. His heartbroken Mama, Marcia

Marcia, I hope that you continue to call the radio station and report Oliver missing. I think that is the very best way to find him, since we don't know what Village Oliver is in right now.

Please don't give up hope. It's amazing how many cats end up coming home after weeks, or months.

Fingers Crossed
Bare

[K9-Lovers]

Marcia, as you know, cats are highly intelligent. Don't despair because Olliver is probably over his fear and is now having fun catching grasshoppers, mice, and every other little thing that looks good to eat to a cat. He will be found. Don't give up.

[duffysmom]

Marcia, when Oliver comes home, lets have a party and celebrate. I'm praying that it's soon.

The story about the abducted cat is a strange one and I'm not sure what to think about it. It's bizarre.

[mjb902]

There was another sighting over the weekend. This one in Briarwood, where he was seen sitting under a car. Someone there is watching out for him, but if anyone knows anyone in Briarwood that would be willing to put out a trap, that would be even better. I have two havahart traps for use and can supply the trap and tuna.

Marcia

[graciegirl]

There was another sighting over the weekend. This one in Briarwood, where he was seen sitting under a car. Someone there is watching out for him, but if anyone knows anyone in Briarwood that would be willing to put out a trap, that would be even better. I have two havahart traps for use and can supply the trap and tuna.

Marcia

Thank you Marcia.
Thank you Tony.

Our fingers and toes and paws are crossed for Oliver to return to his loved people.

[Pturner]

Plus my fingers and toes and my dog's and cat's paws. Ollie, we all want you back home!

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Plus my fingers and toes and my dog's and cat's paws. Ollie, we all want you back home!

Eyes? :shocked:

Bill :thumbup:

[K9-Lovers]

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[K9-Lovers]

There was another sighting over the weekend. This one in Briarwood, where he was seen sitting under a car. Someone there is watching out for him, but if anyone knows anyone in Briarwood that would be willing to put out a trap, that would be even better. I have two havahart traps for use and can supply the trap and tuna.

Marcia

Why don't you go to that village and put the trap out yourself? Are you not physically able to do this? If someone sighted Oliver under a car, is there a reason you yourself cannot put the trap nearby? Do you need help?

[mjb902]

The reason I cannot put the trap out myself is that I live and work out of state (in Texas).

I had loaned my beloved Oliver, on a long term basis, to my equally loved Dad, a Village resident as they had bonded when I moved last year from Jacksonville to Dallas. I have no problems putting traps, food, treats out....but sigh....now live several states away so it is difficult for me to respond on a timely basis. Which is why this bulletin board has been so good for me. A friend of mine, also a Village resident, is helping me get Oliver back. I've purchased traps, food, tuna fish, treats, newspaper ads, a weekly note on the radio station, and for the spaying of one cat, which turned out to be very feral.

I have been back at least once per month since Ollie went missing. I spent all weekend (8 am-10 pm) of those days looking.

Marcia

[K9-Lovers]

Well then, please PM me, and I'll set and monitor the trap for you.

[Barefoot]

Marcia, my heart aches for you. Being physically absent makes the situation even more difficult for you. It is very obvious how much you love Oliver. I wish I could help but we're leaving shortly for Canada for six months.

But if prayers and love and good wishes can help, I'm sending them all to you and to Oliver.

[mjb902]

Having Oliver go missing has caused my heart to rip in two. He is the perfect cat -- good in the house, good in the car, affectionate and obedient. If I could afford to live in The Villages and somehow commute to my work, I would. Sigh....

As it is right now I know the pain of having lost something that has been the light of my life in the last few years. In many ways Oliver is like my child and I'd just like him back.

Thanks for eveyone's support.

Marcia

[Barefoot]

Having Oliver go missing has caused my heart to rip in two. He is the perfect cat -- good in the house, good in the car, affectionate and obedient. If I could afford to live in The Villages and somehow commute to my work, I would. Sigh....

As it is right now I know the pain of having lost something that has been the light of my life in the last few years. In many ways Oliver is like my child and I'd just like him back.

Thanks for eveyone's support. Marcia

Marcia, you have many friends on TOTV. Don't worry about Oliver being hungry. It's a great time of the year for cats to find food outside, lots of tasty tidbits around. Please don't give up hope. I carry a picture of Oliver in my golfcart and show it to people I meet, at the dog park, etc. Many people are looking for Oliver. K-9 is a wonderful person and loves animals. I know she'll help you as much as she can. Good luck!

[starflyte1]

What if we had a picnic in the area where Oliver was last seen? Everyone could bring their own lunch with a tuna sandwich. I'd even bring some extra cans of tuna. Just sit around and visit for an hour.

What else, besides tuna, draws Oliver?

[mjb902]

Starflyte,

Love the idea! How clever!!

I have sat out several evenings in the area, typically beginning at 6 pm until after 9 pm holding an open can of tunafish, a jar of treats and calling his name. Shaking the treat jar used to be very effective for rounding him up.

You may call me the cat whisperer as each time I ended up attracting ... other cats, but not Oliver. As soon as I said hello, each one would take off like greased lightening, which is typically a sure sign that said cat is not domesticated. Oliver would most likely be shy in his approach but hunger would drive him forward.

Oliver went missing from the far western end of Glenbrook. I have searched high and low in that neighborhood and all 6 houses in each direction several times. 70% of cats apparently never go beyond 6 houses away; apparently my beloved Oliver is in the other 30%. I have also searched several times the golf course, maintenance yard, posted flyers, run newspaper ads, run an announcemnt on the radio station, posted flyers at the postal stations, issued an amber alert using a commercial service, notified every shelter and vet clinic within a 20 mile radius.

There are about 625 other shelters in Florida, but time to run off and mail all those flyers has been an issue as I'm also working full time. I did reach out to the shelters in Marion County, including Ocala.

Thus, having the ability to write on this e-bulletin board has been a godsend. My sweet Oliver is out there....somewhere. I am hoping/praying that someone will feed him and get him into a contained space so I can come pick him up. I can also be reached via a private message here.

Thanks all,

Marcia

[Pturner]

Hi Marcia,

I'm not in TV now, but sending love down your way. I know how your heart aches. As Bare said, please don't give up hope. Ollie is in a great environment for finding food; and may of us are praying for Ollie's return home.

Love and hugs,
Pturner

[mjb902]

I'll next be back on May 1-2.

[mjb902]

Here's his picture, again.

[mjb902]

Apparently not too adept at attachments.

[pooh]

Here's Ollie's picture from page 3. http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r198/psylviaod/Ollie2.jpg

[Schaumburger]

Pooh, Thank you for reposting Ollie's picture. He's a handsome cat.

Mjb, I hope you find him!

[mjb902]

If anyone knows anyone who lives on or near Churchill Greens GC, please advise.

I received two reports that he had been seen there. The area apparently has some "wildlife" issues so I am hesitant to set a trap near those issues. I am working with others to get traps baited and set up nearby.

I'll be there this coming weekend, May 1-2.

Still positive...

[Barefoot]

If anyone knows anyone who lives on or near Churchill Greens GC, please advise.

I received two reports that he had been seen there. The area apparently has some "wildlife" issues so I am hesitant to set a trap near those issues. I am working with others to get traps baited and set up nearby.

I'll be there this coming weekend, May 1-2. Still positive...

Oh darn, bad timing. Our house in TV backs on Churchill Greens golf course. But sadly, I'm in Canada now. Marcia ... my husband, Fireboy, helped me search for Ollie the day we went out. He will be returning to The Villages in May for a couple of weeks. If you haven't found Ollie by then, I'm sure he'd be happy to help out.

I am SO excited and hopeful that this may be the real Ollie! Fingers crossed.

[mjb902]

If anyone knows anyone around Churchill Greens, especially a someone who may be feeding stray cats, please let me know.

Barefoot, thanks so much for your offer to help. Enjoy Canada -- must be lovely at this time of year.

[mac9]

Does anyone know if Ollie was ever found?

[zcaveman]

The ad is back in Lost and Found.

[zcaveman]

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[duffysmom]

Marcia is offering $1,000 reward for the return of Oliver.

[Barefoot]

Marcia is offering $1,000 reward for the return of Oliver.

Oh, how I wish I were there in TV to help with the search. I feel so sorry for Marcia, my heart breaks for her.

I wonder if the reward could be published to the teenagers at the Charter Schools. I bet they'd all be motivated to go out and search for Oliver.

I hope Marcia continues to call the radio station to describe Oliver, and to let people know he is still missing.

[chuckinca]

I was in Petsmart next to Joann's a few days ago. They have an orange cat there that looks like Oliver.


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[K9-Lovers]

Even though we are "K9" Lovers, we also love cats. I've set a humane trap in several locations where people reported seeing a cat like Ollie, have gone door-to-door delivering photos of Ollie, placed fliers at some of the postal stations, and . . . nothing. Mr. K9 even walked a golf course twice where Ollie was sighted ... no Ollie.

The teenager idea is good.

Another idea is to list the amount of the reward in the newspaper ad rather than just saying "reward". $1,000 is very generous and maybe more people would be motivated to look for Ollie if they knew the amount.

Ollie, Ollie, oxen free. Come out, come out, wherever you are!

[mjb902]

Yes, all, that is correct. I am now offering a large reward/contribution to the charity of your choice, $1,000, for the safe return of Oliver. Hopefully that will induce someone to safely capture him and hand him over.

I have revised the ad to reflect the dollar amount more clearly. That will change in a few days.

I am considering the idea of school children looking for Oliver. My hesitation is some kids tend to be mean to small animals, and duh, I don't want Oliver harmed. However, the idea of several hundred kids all on the outlook for Oliver is winning me over. It could be a school project, to raise money for the school.

Mrs. K9, I appreciate all your help. This has been time-consuming and frustrating as there seem to be many dark orange tabbies running around the Villages. I called the Marion County Animal Shelter again today. They have also had a large number of orange cats: 176 of them to be exact. And, I too have trapped a few cats and had them neutered, vacinnated and re-released.

Everyone else here, I also appreciate your help as well. If nothing else, I intend to have a nice party/reception for Oliver when he returns. That means inviting everyone here to a nice party at a date to be determined.

Marcia

[mjb902]

I heard through the grapevine that Oliver made an insert to The Villages Sun this past Saturday. That was something I'd been working on for a while so I'm glad his photo was displayed.

A newly reworded ad has been placed, and I'm calling the radio station.

I'm hoping Mr. Oliver will decide he has had enough of his travels and come home.

Marcia

[starflyte1]

Did anyone check out the cat that chuckinca saw in Petsmart? If not, I will check on it.

[K9-Lovers]

Marcia, this video is for you. I haven't heard from Sandy for a while with any leads, but Oliver could still come home. This has to be in Alabama; I recognize the accent. Watch:

http://www.dogwork.com/tor8/

[chuckinca]

Did anyone check out the cat that chuckinca saw in Petsmart? If not, I will check on it.


We went back and it was adopted - talked to the mgr and he said all their cats come from Marion Cty Animal Services and that the orange cat they had was declawed - not Ollie.


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[starflyte1]

Chuckinca, Thank you. Pat

[Barefoot]

Every time I see an update to this thread I get so excited, thinking Ollie has finally been found. Oh, how I wish that little guy would come home.

[graciegirl]

Me too Bare.

Chuck, that was so nice of you to check.

[mjb902]

Chuckinca, Thank you. Pat.

I am grateful you took the time to check with the pet store. I did as well and called the Marion Shelter. I then went through all 176 orange tabby cats that had come to them since Feb. 8. Most were kittens; there was one near miss as that cat had orange eyes whereas Ollie's are light green. Ollie has his claws, which sigh, I guess he needs these days.

Thanks,

Marcia

[mjb902]

Marcia, this video is for you. I haven't heard from Sandy for a while with any leads, but Oliver could still come home. This has to be in Alabama; I recognize the accent. Watch:

http://www.dogwork.com/tor8/

Mrs. K-9 Lovers,

Thanks for the video. It is a wonderful thought, and hopefully I'll be able to duplicate in The Villages soon.

Marcia

[chuckinca]

Me too Bare.

Chuck, that was so nice of you to check.


Welcome. It gave me something to do while my wife was making her daily visit to Joanns.


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[l2ridehd]

Any update on finding Oliver? With so many looking, he has to be someplace around there. I do so hope he is found and returned to his obviously loving home. I still miss our Tigger two cats every day, so I have an idea of what your going through.

[mjb902]

Everyone,

I was in the Villages last week and have received good reports that Ollie is/was wandering around the Pimlico GC recently. An ambassador saw him twice and one of the residents thought she saw him. Regardless, I sat out several nights for 2+ hours calling for him...and no Ollie. I also put out more flyers to nearby residents.

Oliver seems to favor houses that have cats in them already so if you know anyone on the southwest side of 466 who also owns a cat or two, please let them know that my precious little bundle of fur in a dark orange tabby pattern may be out and about. And if so, please try to get him contained in a container so someone can come by and pick him up. While I am now back in Texas for a few weeks I do have a couple of folks there who can come by and pick up Oliver, who will be safely boarded at his vet until I can come back and pick him up. I still have that nice reward or charitable contribution to induce someone to act.

By the way, the orange and white cat at Walmart on 466 who hangs out near the Garden Center and the shopping cart area is not Oliver. Among other things that cat has more white on him that Ollie does, has longer fur, and his gender is ah, "intact" whereas Ollie has been ah er neutered.

Thanks for everyone's thoughts and prayers. Ollie is out there somewhere!

Marcia

[Schaumburger]

Marcia,

Keep the faith that you will be reunited with Oliver soon. St. Francis of Assisi must be watching over him.

[Barefoot]

Everyone,

I was in the Villages last week and have received good reports that Ollie is/was wandering around the Pimlico GC recently. An ambassador saw him twice and one of the residents thought she saw him. Regardless, I sat out several nights for 2+ hours calling for him...and no Ollie. I also put out more flyers to nearby residents.

Oliver seems to favor houses that have cats in them already so if you know anyone on the southwest side of 466 who also owns a cat or two, please let them know that my precious little bundle of fur in a dark orange tabby pattern may be out and about. And if so, please try to get him contained in a container so someone can come by and pick him up. While I am now back in Texas for a few weeks I do have a couple of folks there who can come by and pick up Oliver, who will be safely boarded at his vet until I can come back and pick him up. I still have that nice reward or charitable contribution to induce someone to act.

By the way, the orange and white cat at Walmart on 466 who hangs out near the Garden Center and the shopping cart area is not Oliver. Among other things that cat has more white on him that Ollie does, has longer fur, and his gender is ah, "intact" whereas Ollie has been ah er neutered.

Thanks for everyone's thoughts and prayers. Ollie is out there somewhere!

Marcia

Every time this thread pops up, I think perhaps Ollie has returned home and I get so excited. It sounds as if the Pimlico lead could be a good one. I wish I could go to Pimlico and talk to people at mail stations. It's a really good way to get the word out and talk to pet people, who are more than sympathetic. Unfortunately I'm in Canada right now.

Marcia, keep the faith! Sending thoughts and prayers.

[hobe65]

I went up to visit daughter but last Wednesday a large orange cat seen near Spanish Spring. We went up to look but could not find cat. Hope you find your cat. We do look for lost cat every day. hobe65

[mjb902]

All,

I am still positive that I will be reunited with Oliver. Enough people in The Villages care, including many who don't have cats. I think someone or several someones may be feeding Ollie as the cat seen on Pimlico was described as "well fed" and not obviously thin as one might expect.

Ollie has his claws in tact but I don't think he was ever much of a hunter. I can say that as Ollie came crawling out of a storm drain 3 years ago near CR 101 and I did the reverse process of what I am doing now. I.e., scoured the Villages Sun for 6 weeks back, went to every public bulletin board, asked the gatekeepers, called every shelter within a 25 mile radius, all the humane services, animal control, etc. The neighbors on the street had seen the cat soon to be renamed Oliver for about 10 days before I got there and had seen him trying to "hunt", without much success. No one "claimed" Ollie, so I brought him home, updated (or did, for the first time) his various shots against feline diseases, etc and smothered him with love. He was on long term loan to his pet grandparents to cheer someone up when he went missing. It was an accident that he got out and having not lived in The Villages for 3 years, doesn't know which house is his.

Oliver is a smart cat. I trained him to walk on a leash, which wasn't productive in the dog sense but gave Oliver a chance to feel the wind in his fur and explore the great outdoors safely. Cats do not walk in straight lines while leashed so it is sort of a zig zag exercise.

Right now, I've reached out on this electronic bb, distributed about 500 flyers, rdistributed color photographs, ran numerous ads in the newspaper and on the radio station, alerted the manned gate houses, and personnel at various golf courses, purchased several havaheart traps, captured two feral cats (both spayed, vacinated and re-released as per protocols), set traps, policed said traps, caught an opposum (released) and answered many, many calls about possible sightings. Oliver did make the Villages Sun back in May in an article in which another cat went missing and has since been reunited. I am thanking the journalist who wrote the article. And I just keep trying.

Marcia

[duffysmom]

Marcia the bond you have with Oliver is unbreakable and to be admired. I feel the same way about my avatar Duffy. I'm always on full scan looking for him and know that you will be reunited soon; he survived the big outdoors before and he can do it again.

[ann8dote]

MJB,
I'm the mommy of the lost grey tabby. I'm sorry about your kitty.

To post your pics..log in, open your post, select "edit" (Don't try the attach image option. That will only work if you have pics stored online.) Instead, click the "advanced" button.

On the menu at top of frame you will see a paperclip. Click that. It will give you a "browse" option. Click browse. Go to "my pictures" (if that's where you have them stored on your computer). Click upload. They will NOT appear on the edit screen. Below the screen is a button to "preview" if you want to see how will look. Then click save. Your pics will appear in your post.

I hope this helps bring your baby home.
Take care,
Amy

[Turtlediver]

I wish you luck with finding the very inportant part of your family......I am sure he will come home soon....
:sad:

[BellAire]

[QUOTE=mjb902;332495]Hello,

My cat, Oliver, escaped accidentally from his house on Whiting Way Thursday Feb. 17, 2011. Whiting Way is off Worth Circle and off Talley Ridge.

A few months ago I seen an orange cat poke his head around my door, but as soon as I approached the door he was gone. Had I known you were looking for him I would have called you. Our cat Pumpkin went missing a few weeks ago. I am afraid one of the big birds like an eagle may have gotten her. She has a chip and every time the phone rings I think someone found her. My other 2 cats miss her she was very loving.

[Barefoot]

I woke up this morning thinking about Oliver. I'm wondering if there are have been any recent sightings.

[chuckinca]

He and Pumpkin are waiting for your return from the frozen north so that you can find them and give them a great big hug!


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[mjb902]

Barefoot and Others<

There have two sightings in the last few weeks.

One occurred today. Someone I reached out to earlier set up a humane/hav a hart trap and trapped a rusty orange kitty with light green eyes...just like Oliver. The person took him to the vet and alas, we found out that the trapped kitty hadn't been neutered as Ollie is. So, I made arrangements to have him re-released.

The other sighting was in June in the Carbondale area, a section of streets in Glenbrook near CR 101. Although I reached out to a few people there no one has seen Ollie or one of his lookalikes since.

Thus, I am still trying to roundup Oliver. It seems there are many orange-ish/rusty tabby cats running around the Villages. What I need, and am praying for, is for someone to capture the rusty tabby cat they see. A garage, or a cardboard box will do. Then reach out to me here and I will make arrangements to have that cat checked/verified and if it is Ollie, boarded until I am next in Florida and can pick him up.

Thanks, everyone, for continuing with all the good work. I sense Oliver is out there...somewhere...and has wandered into someone's else's life.

Marcia

[Schaumburger]

Marcia,

Keeping a good thought that you are reunited with Oliver.

[mjb902]

I am back in the Villages this week. The last sighting I had was near Worth Circle, one of the perpendicular streets to Talley Ridge. A lady I met on the bus thought she had seen Oliver there in June. Alas, she was out of Florida for a month before I heard the news.

I will be posting more flyers in the next few days.

Marcia

[Barefoot]

I am back in the Villages this week. The last sighting I had was near Worth Circle, one of the perpendicular streets to Talley Ridge. A lady I met on the bus thought she had seen Oliver there in June. Alas, she was out of Florida for a month before I heard the news.
I will be posting more flyers in the next few days.
Marcia

I often think of you and Oliver. I'm glad you haven't given up. Good luck and hugs to you!

[Pturner]

You and Oliver have remained in my thoughts too. Sitings are encouraging. We would collectively jump for joy at a reunion.

I hope. I hope. I hope.

[robertj1954]

I realize this is well past the origional post date. But... I saw a large Orange Tabby Cat walk past the house in my backyard (Hacienda South) this morning. He did not appear hungary, looks like he is eating well somewhere... I opened my rear door to call out to him but he took off like a rocket and once he had enough distance between us, turned and look back at me. Showed no interest in coming back. I don't know if this is your cat, but this guy looked pretty healthy for an outdoor cat and has adapted to being on his own.

[mjb902]

Thanks for posting. I've basically found that domesticated cats will tend not to take off like little rockets when you speak to them. The feral ones do.

There seem to be a number of orange tabby cats wandering around The Villages. So far, I've picked up 4. The closest match hadn't been neutered so I re-released him. One, I had neutered and he also was re-released.

It has been 6 months, a long time. I think he has wormed his way into someone's heart by now; however, as cats to come back even after many months, I remain hopeful.

Oliver had been timid but friendly. Timid to the point of being slightly shy/standoffish, but friendly.

Thanks for posting.

[judynlee]

For what it's worth: There is an ad in the paper today about a yellow tabby. Not much description and no tel-just said it was near Coconuts, east side of 441. Wish there was more info but they just said cat was in distress and they were unable to catch.

[OliversMom]

Everyone,

If anyone has seen a reddish-orange tabby cat, a neutered male, with greenish eyes, I'd be very interested in getting him back.

As you may recall Oliver aka Ollie went missing almost two years ago, and yes, I quietly hope he is out there somewhere.

Oliver is micro-chipped, although as I have moved I'll have to update the contact information. If anyone sees him, try to get him into an enclosed space using food or treats. Then get in touch with me: via a private message here.

I can send pictures and visit The Villages about once every few weeks.

OliversMom aka Marcia