Oh Tomi,

I am sorry I missed your first post about Caesar being MIA. I know how upset I get when any of my eskies get out & go for a "walk about". Bad boy Caesar, but you can't punish them when they come back because that would be negative reinforcement.....& you & I know that there is no way we could even really do anything but love our babies.

I am so glad he that nothing happened while he was on his outing....he just needs to learn to call home & tell you he is ok.....lol.....of course I guess the first night he did call home......lol.

There is nothing more upsetting than when our 4 legged children decide to take a trip. I remember that last year when I was in the hospital, it was raining & I found out from my husband that my 2 oldest had gotten out. My husband knew I couldn't take anymore bad news so didn't tell me until he had found them.......about 1/2 mile from home around the McDonalds (out of our housing track & across a very busy big street). He found Excell the first night but couldn't find Destiny Dreamer. He went back the next day & found her under the schrubs in an apartment complex. When I found that out, I totally fell apart even more......just thinking what could have happened just scares me. Then there was good old Leo (the bigger one that is my protector). He jumped out of the car one time at the feed & hay store. It was on a very busy street & he turned off all hearing & thinking & just wanted to run. I was running across the street around all the cars zooming past. Several cars just missed him by about an inch. It was imazing that I was running in the middle of this street after him & none of the cars slowed down for me or him.......I finally got his attention but have to say that was the most upsetting experience I have had with my babies.

I am glad Caesar just came home a bit dirty......had to show that he was tough in that way...leaving you wondering what he got into, but I am so happy that he is safe & warm & pushing you off your bed again......he is a very special boy & was very smart to stay safe from Leo when he was there.......Leo is a cat chaser, but I bet he would have had second thoughts at a kitty that weighs more than he does.......Leo has also been known to run away from a mouse (saw him do it)...so I can really pitcute Caesar runing away from a mouse too.

Hurray for Caesar & a Big Welcome Home......I did miss the earthquake though.....but I do remember them mentioning that there was one around Catalina....was that yours?

Glad it all turned out all well....& sorry I missed your post before this.....I would have been on the stressed out list with you,
Debbie

PS.....I looked at little Tiny Tim who is now 6 months old....I made a big boo boo that a breeder shouldn't make.......how do I change Tiny Tim into Tiny Timmiana or some other female name.........boy do I feel stupid. I bought a Macho Dog shirt & now need to change it to Macha dog. How embarassing for a breeder to make that kind of boo boo. I must say though that Leo had definitely trained HER well to take care of herself.....a very tiny toughy. Leo puts up with her pulling his legs & ears & just lays there turning his head to watch her with the look of come on....enough but never disaplines her at all....guess he was smart & knew that she was a she........he should have told me....now that was the biggest DUH I have made in a long time.

Welcome home Caesar...& I know of many kitties that weigh that much....it is huge, but they are just built that way no matter how much they eat.

Take care of you all & give Caesar big hugs from me if he will let you,
Hugz,
Debbie