Update 2: We've been reunited! She ran away from any kind of noise or even the sound of footsteps. I had to set up a live trap and leave it unarmed for a few days to establish it as a safe place for food before arming it. Caught her 1/8/26. She's been wandering for about a week, but she seems pretty happy to be home. I think my cat slipped out sometime this

For everyone's safety, meet in a public place and never send money to strangers to recover a pet. Verify anyone who claims a pet before arranging a meeting.