Is my tom cat gone?

Question
I have a (just under a yr) old tom cat. He was part of a liter that was born in my backyard. My wife kept feeding them everyday and we both became quite close to our little kittens. After a while we tried to coax them inside (they were kinda skiddish. After a cpl months 1 became real friendly and we let him inside the house everyday. Shortly after that the others disappeared. The tom cat that stayed, we pretty much called him ours and he would stay in the house all the time. When he wanted out he would go to the door, meow and we would let him out. After a bit we would let him back in. Then recently he would only stay inside a short time and want back out. Be outside a short time and we would let him back in. Then after about a week of that, we let him out and he didn't come back! That was 3 weeks ago. We loved him,is he gone for good?

Answer
Perry,

Without being neutered tomcats will travel to find females. He may have done that and gotten lost, or maybe he is not through "tom-catting". Or someone else may have thought he was a nice stray cat and adopted him. Cats have been gone a month or more and have returned, You can only hope for the best, and WHEN he comes back, get him neutered!

I would also put up signs where people in the neighborhood shop and get gas. Someone may have seen him around or knows where he is, but they don't know who to call.

I sincerely hope you find him!

Tabbi