u/Fit_Negotiation923

Thank you all for the endless support. My girlfriend and I spent an hour or so at the location where edgar was “seen”. I went over there as soon as I got off work and brought his treats. I called his name and shook his treats. I walked around the building and a black cat emerged. He stared at me but something felt off. He was too small to be our baby. Anyways, to be sure we stayed and tried to get this cat to come to us. Turns out the cat was not neutered and that let us know he was not our boy. We sadly walked around the apartment complex and made our way back to our building. Calling his name, shaking his treats. I reassured my girlfriend that he was closer than we think. We sat on the stairwell to our apartment and I decided to show my girlfriend the post I made on reddit earlier hoping the positive support would raise her morale. Shes reading through the post and all of a sudden here comes our baby. Just casually walking towards us. My girlfriend goes down and immediately gets eye level to him and he ran into her arms. I can not describe the feeling of euphoria that over took my entire reality. We both sobbed as she walked back up the stairs with him. We can finally get some sleep tonight. All is well. PS. (Edgar will be wearing an AirTag from now on😂) If you ever lose your cat, don’t fret. That little rascal is more than likely closer than you think. Thanks again for all the advice and support.

Two nights ago my girlfriend’s sweet baby boy Edgar managed to slip out. We live in an apartment complex and have done everything we can to spread the word. We have made flyers, the office has sent out a mass email and we actually got a lead from someone saying they think they spotted him the morning after he escaped. We have left out food for him, along with some things that smell like us. Edgar is a very curious boy, he loves to spend his day outside on the balcony and is always at the front door trying to get out any chance he can. This time he was successful. He is 4 years old and a very big boy. we are not worried that he cant fend for himself. We just want him home. He is microchipped, and there are ads posted on nextdoor and pawboost for him. I know its only been two days but this has been very emotional for my girlfriend and I. I just feel so lost and seeing my girlfriend this distressed is heartbreaking. Ive spent hours on reddit and other platforms searching for advice. Just thought I would make a post as a last cry for help. Any advice helps.