Cleo...come home kitty

Cleo, the cat we adopted while in India has disappeared. She was mostly an indoor cat but loved going outside. She most of the time never ventured far, just a bit into the timber and would always come back. Cleo loved going out first thing in the morning for about an hour then back inside for breakfast and a nap and then later in the day to lay in the warm sun. She almost always stayed inside at night. There were a few instances when she did stay outside but she was always at the backdoor waiting for us in the morning. Well it has been over 2 weeks when we last saw our Cleo. I remember seeing her on the railing by the back door as was going to let her in when she hopped off and went into the yard. That was the last time we saw her. I don't know what happened to her but my heart is still sad that we may never see her again. Cleo joined our family at about 4-5 weeks old, she was so tiny when we got her. She came from our driver's neighbor. It was so funny when we got her because Millie was terrified of this tiny little kitty. But eventually Millie became Cleo's best friend. They played so hard together, have the time Cleo would chase Millie throughout the house. Cleo had quite the life, living in the US instead of the streets of India. When I get sad I try to think about how she had such a wonderful life however short it was compared to the life she would have had as a cat in India. She flew half way around the world and saw her first snow. She learned about catching birds and playing with our outdoor kitty. She eventually learned how to not only climb up trees but to climb down them as well (Ted rescued her once). She pretty much ruled the house, coming to you when she felt like it. Many time she almost got caught up in the sewing machine. When walking through the house I still look for her in her favorite spots only to find her not there. Why do we get so attached to our pets?? Oh Cleo, I would be so happy if you wandered up the back door again.Oh my sweet Cleo, how I miss you and your funny antics...come back Cleopatches!

The house has been too quiet with out Cleo, we haven't replaced her but added to our family again with another kitty. Stay tuned for a post about the new kitty.