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Missing Kitty Update: Our Journey to Bring Bubby Home Continues

Rachel Strella
3 min readSep 29, 2024

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Since that heartbreaking night on June 8th when my beloved Bubby escaped, life has been a whirlwind of emotions and relentless determination. It’s been 113 days since he went missing. While catching him has proven to be a monumental challenge, there’s a glimmer of hope-Bubby has been back, sort of. He’s been visiting regularly for the past 39 days, but capturing him remains elusive. Here’s an update on what’s been happening and our extraordinary attempts to bring him back home.

Operation Bag Bubby: Our Tireless Efforts

From the start, it was clear Bubby wouldn’t be easy to catch. He is a genius! Bubby has been surviving for nearly four months on his own, without front claws. He’s not just smart; he’s one determined and strong kitty, and that’s why I love him so much. We’ve been working tirelessly to bring him back. After realizing standard traps wouldn’t work, we formed a small committee — Operation Bag Bubby — consisting of friends and family applying some specialized DIY skills.

We crafted a custom trap under the deck, complete with netting, dowels, string, and strategic food placement. We thought we were ready for him, but Bubby had other plans. He’s broken through every attempt, from regular traps to those reinforced with chicken wire. He left us both…

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Rachel Strella
Rachel Strella

Written by Rachel Strella

Owner of #Strella Social Media, Writer, Entrepreneur, Social Media Manager, Social Media Strategist, and Chronic Multi-tasker! High-D Personality!

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