ok minor good news?? i pulled out the stove and looked with my face against the floor. NO HOLES in the stove for him to climb into. that's win #1. so I don't think he's in the stove and died. I hope.

second good ish news...there are cobwebs blocking the space to behind the fridge. old undesturbed webs. maybe that means he is not in the kitchen. or at least not in the appliances??

still looking. all your good vibes and thoughts are so appreciated.