KASPAR FOUND! A lady across the street who manages the laundromat scooped him up the same night he bolted. She found him munching on the cat food she leaves out for their outdoor shop cat. Couple days later her daughter saw one of the 30 signs i had put up in the neighborhood (almost giving myself heat stroke!). Thx for ya'lls encouragement advice and well wishes. Often difficult to stay stoic & hopeful during the search for a furry family member. I'm def now a huge believer in signs, esp for folks who arent on all the sosh meeds , or don't really take strays to the vet to scan for chips. :))))))