Sabine didn't come home again last night -- despite the rain. My neighbor checked her Hav-A-Heart trap in the field above our house and Sabine hadn't gotten inadvertently trapped.

She's our sophisticated black lady cat who loves being outside mugging small woodland creatures. When she didn't come home Wednesday night, I wasn't happy, but I wasn't worried. I didn't worry Thursday night either, as she often will stay out several nights when the weather is good.

It rained yesterday and poured last night. She's still not home.

I'm trying to be optimistic, but I'm definitely worried.

Linn