Gypsy Katt here. We had quite the drama last week. We started out with five cats on Monday home with Mom while the men finished working on the basement. When our human brother got home from work, he saw a large grey tabby streak across the yard and head into the woods next door. We were down to four kitties. (Or so we thought.)
Onyx: Pretty ironic. They kept me locked up, and Sgt Stripes made a run for it.
Sgt Stripes: I didn’t make a run for it. I sauntered out when I noticed the doors were open.
Gypsy: They were pouring something they called cement downstairs. They had to keep running back and forth between a noisy machine outside and the basement.
Sgt Stripes: I just wandered out. No one even paid any attention.
Gypsy: Humans are pretty careless sometimes. They thought that just because you’ve never seemed interested in going outside that you could roam around while the work was being done.
Angel: Yeah. They didn’t know how dumb you are.
Sgt Stripes: Hey! I’m not dumb. I wanted to visit my old hangouts.I know I have a pretty sweet deal here.
Angel: Then why did you run when your human came home.
Sgt Stripes: I think that was just a coincidence. I heard a really loud noise and took off.
Gypsy: All of the humans were pretty upset.
Onyx: Blondie even put it out on the community bulletin board.
Sgt Stripes: They should have just relaxed. I was just looking around.
Angel: You came back pretty quickly. One of the little humans went outside, and there you were. Blondie just had to pick you up.
Gypsy: That’s funny to watch. You’re a big kitty, and she’s not very big.
Sgt Stripes: It was extremely undignified. I would have walked in on my own if they would have waited.
Angel: You didn’t turn your nose up at the extra food and treats.
Sgt Stripes: I told you, I’m not dumb.
Snoops: At least they noticed you were missing.
Angel: I knew you weren’t around, but nobody listened to me.
Sgt Stripes: I tried to go back outside to get you, but they wouldn’t let me.
Snoops: I am the elder cat. The Empress of the House. And nobody noticed I was missing.
Gypsy: To be fair, you were only showing up for breakfast for a while there. You were spending most of your time in the basement.
Snoops: That’s what made it so awful. Those strangers invaded my safe space. And they made a lot of noise. I was just looking around when I ended up outside. Then there was a lot of noise, and then those strange humans closed the doors so I couldn’t get back in.
Angel: That sounds awful. Then what happened?
Snoops: I heard a loud noise and ran under the back porch. Next thing I knew it got dark and windy. After Sarge went back inside, it was just me. I heard the humans wandering around a little bit, but they didn’t hear me. I had to sleep out there.
Gypsy: Mom finally figured out that you weren’t in the house when she went downstairs and looked in your litter spot. Nothing was there. She was really upset. She went outside and called a little bit, but you didn’t respond.
Snoops: I didn’t hear her. She was in front of the house.
Gypsy: It was pretty sad. She was trying to work when she heard a car honk in the road. She went out and saw something in the road. False alarm: It was just a bunch of paper. But she went around the back of the house and started calling.
Snoops: I heard her calling, so I meowed. She heard me, but kept calling. I kept calling back. She finally got to where she could see me and she brought me back inside.
Gypsy: You’re a lot smaller than Sarge, so it wasn’t a big deal.
Sgt Stripes: But Mom insisted on locking both of us in different rooms while the workers were there.It was awful.
Onyx: She put you in her bedroom. She keeps food, water and a litter box in there. How tough could it have been.
Snoops: Yeah. I got put in the bathroom because it’s one of my safe places. You had a bed and a cat tree.
Sgt Stripes: I do not like being told what to do.
Gypsy: It’s your own fault. You should have been a good kitty and stayed inside like Angel and me.
Snoops: All’s well that ends well. At least the repairmen are finally gone.
Adventures in Cheeseland 
OH What pretty kitties
Thank you!
You’re very meowy welcome
Wow 🙀 we’re glad you managed to get back home safely x 😽🐈🐈⬛🐾💞
Luckily we didn’t go far, so we didn’t get lost
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We’re really glad they’re gone
That is scary. I am glad you both got back inside safely. Don’t do that again. XO
Everyone is safe and sounds. Snoops won’t even go near a door.
Oh, my. You guys gave her a heart attack I bet. I’m so glad you came back. What would they do without you? Stay inside from now on! Glad it all ended well.
It’s really scary out there. No kibble at all
That is scary!
I’m glad Sarge and Snoops made it back safe and sound. Humans should really rethink the “just leave the doors open while we do loud work” policy. Also, Gypsy’s narration is chef’s kiss — gives all the feels plus comedic timing.
To Sarge: next time don’t go “wandering out” unless you’ve got GPS or at least sent a postcard.
To Snoops: sorry you had to endure a night outside — I demand compensation in extra cat treats.
To Blondie & the rest: maybe lock down tighter during renovations. You’re welcome for this public service announcement.
Great read — keep these cat chronicles coming.
It was a definite wake-up. Neither of them has ever shown any inclination to go outside. Something inside must have scared them. Gypsy appreciates you seeing her vital role. 🙂
Oh no, escapees are NOT what anyone wants! I know this from experience when Louis Catorze escapes out at The Front, not that he goes far.
Luckily they didn’t roam far. Both came in willingly. Sarge wants to try again, but Snoops avoids the door.
that sounds scary. I’m glad you’re back inside now.
We didn’t enjoy it at all.
That was a scary story. I’m glad you’re back inside now.
Us too. And we’re very happy that the noisy men are gone
So-o mee cuud sit heer an leckture yous’s about makin a run fore it…..butt mee did that this month….so mee cannot meow anything…. Sgt Stripess an Snoopss wee ARE reeleeved you both are back innside safe an sound! Wee hope Blondie iss all rite two. Mee has NOT tried another ‘Door Dash’ since mee did that. BellaSita had a seezure an mee felt badlee…..mee was scared two. Shee was down on THE floor an not movin fore 87 minutess (OKay 25 minutess). It felt longer. Snoopss wee hope yore OKay. Yore so brave to stay out….. ***nose rubss*** BellaDharma an **blowss kissess** BellaSita Mum
They are so sneaky when it comes to getting out! I love your house, so charming!
Thank you! It was built in 1926
OMC that was a very scary situation, kitties and we’re very relieved that it ended well…whispurrs: but we also know how curiosity leads the cat in these kind of situations…MOL…Stay home, it’s your safe harbor😸Double Pawkisses for a Happy Day to all of you🐾😽💞
Thank you! We are much happier at home
I’m glad everyone was found and accounted for. Did the contractors just leave the door open, or did the cats slip out opportunistically?
Bud did that once when he was a kitten. Jumped right off the balcony, probably had his instincts triggered by a critter, then realized there was no way to get back inside the building on his own. Bad business. We were both traumatized.
I don’t blame you for panicking when you realized the litter box hadn’t been used. I would have freaked out too.
I was having some major work done on the basement. Everyone was good the first week. I think the door wall was open as well as the upstairs door. Curiosity got the better of them, then the doors closed.
That must have been terrifying for poor Bud. Glad he didn’t get hurt.