The cat was in this place, and I, I did not know.

[richardf8]

We found Cuchulainn. The idiot was in the basement all this time, doing an excellent job of Not Being Seen. He would occasionally make himself heard, which always resulted in me looking for him, but he was nowhere to be seen.
So six weeks of no food, limited water and a chilly environment took their toll. He's lost 60% of his body weight, was quite hypothermic, and we're not 100% sure he can see (though we suspect he can). He'll be remaining at the emergency vet until 7:30 am, at which time we will move him to our regular vet. He is in a heated cage and receiving intravenous fluids (he's too dry for subQ).

Grendel seems relieved that we found him. I think he tried to show us once or twice, but we shoo'd him out ot the basement, because cats aren't allowed down there, and we figured Cuchulainn had gotten OUT.

morgan1 has a more articulate account here.

Comments

[timtylor.livejournal.com]

Glad to hear he got back, anyway. :D

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

utterly bizarre.. :/
I hope things work out alright.... *eeep*

[http://users.livejournal.com/_wastrel/]

That's good to hear. I hope his health will eventually return to him at least somewhat properly.

[kevinjdog.livejournal.com]

Wow... I'm glad you found him, but this still can't be easy... I hope he gets better...

[timtylor.livejournal.com]

I hope so too. He sounds a pretty tough guy.

[deckardcanine.livejournal.com]

Six weeks without food? That's about the expectancy for a human to survive. I hope the poor kitty found rats or something.

[grassyneal.livejournal.com]

Wow. Happy to hear he's found, sorry to hear he's not doing well for his absence. Hope he bounces back OK.

[locakitty.livejournal.com]

YAY! It's always nice to find the lost cat.

Good wishes towards a speedy recovery.