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At first I did feel guilt, but I absolutely know I did the right thing and Patches is better off. I also knew I was taking a gamble that he might not return. Over the weekend and yesterday I put fliers in mailboxes asking if anyone has seen him. I just want to know that he is ok. I'd also love to know who else cares for him. I really really thought I would hear from someone. I was fairly certain I knew the area where he went. I don't have tons of houses around and know all of my neighbors that are close. I just hope he is ok. I guess there is the chance that he also decided to move on some place new. Maybe once his hormones completely settle he will remember how good he had it here!I'm not sure "betrayed" is the right word here. Upset, scared, worried, yes. But we tend to sometimes inaccurately put human emotions into situations - only human to do so.
What I mean to say is YOU DID THE RIGHT THING. Don't beat yourself up about it. He may very well have calmed down enough from the neutering that he found himself a nice inside home with someone who is pampering him. There's as much a chance of that as any negative sceanario we can think of...
I have three inside former ferals, one of whom still refuses to be touched (after five years inside). But everytime the door opens, all three run and hide under the bed. No way are they going outside EVER again. They have it good and they know it.
I am trying to encourage you - you did the right thing and he's better off for it. Please don't use up any more time feeling guilty.
Thanks for the encouraging words.