non-neutered male cat

Question
We have a non-neutered male cat that has been missing for a week and a half.  We also have a female cat that recently got spayed.  We have put up posters in the neighborhood and talked to neighbors, but to no avail.  How long can he be missing before he comes home.

Answer
Amy,

I'm sorry about your kitty. I've had one show up after a month!
Call the local Animal Control, SPCA, and vets in the area in case the cat was injured and picked up, or brought in. Put an ad in the paper in case someone found him, thought he was a stray and took him, or maybe someone saw him. Put up signs in the windows where people shop and get gas in the neighborhood.

I hope you find him. Let me know. Please get him neutered when he does come home.

Tabbi