I hope he did not meet a coyote so early at dawn.

He escaped when I let Charlotte do her business at 4am in the yard.

8 hours outside: that is the longest he has ever been.

I may go look for him later today.

I cannot now because I cannot leave Charlotte alone at home.

I have put om mani peme hung recitations for his safe return today. And his protection from harm and theft.

Om mani peme hung

Om mani peme hung

Om mani peme hung

UPDATE

I found Laurel but someone had to call me.I went to get him and he is finally eating breakfast. It is 1H15pm.

He was in the churchyard but did not come when I was calling so I had to get back there after the call,as soon as I stepped home. He is a lot of work as he is not super obedient at all. But oh so kingly social with humans cats and dogs. he is living one of his best cat lives I suspect, with his many brothers and now one sister.