Nashville, TN Lost Female Cat, Ivy Is Missing

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MaryAnn P.

1 month ago

Sorry your beautiful kitty is missing. Is she microchipped? Is she indoor-only? Is she wearing a collar with identifying information? Be sure to post on all local lost pet sites. Be sure to include that she is indoor-only. Put flyers up in the neighborhood--not everyone checks social media. Let local vets and shelters know. Make sure she is not trapped somewhere in the house. From my experience, when indoor cats get outside, they usually do not go far. Look VERY nearby: in trees, in bushes, under cars, under porches, under decks, and in your neighbor's yards. Ask your neighbors to be on the lookout for her and to check their crawlspaces, garages, and sheds. Cats sometimes get trapped there. Shake her treats or call her like you do when you feed her. Place your clothing outside so she can follow the scent. Know that she is probably scared and may not respond to your voice or you calling her name. When our indoor cat got out, we unknowingly walked by him several times while calling his name. He stayed hidden in the bushes because he was so scared. Bring an open container of tuna when you are looking. Use a flashlight when looking for her to catch her eye reflections. You may want to set up a humane trap with food. I am praying that she gets home immediately.

Lisa F.

1 month ago

Set-up a Scent Station outside, with the owner's dirty clothes/tie socks to trees, sprinkle Vacuum dust in the yard, etc. Post also to Nextdoor & Pawboost, (their basic service is free.) Put an Ad in the local newspapers. Post Lost Cat signs in the area; Give Flyers to neighbors/Mail and Delivery people; (ask to please check in/under sheds, decks, in crawlspaces, etc. Report lost to area shelters; check often in person, if possible. Hope this helps to locate the lost pet! Since it's been awhile, perhaps you'd like to try an unusual way of spreading the word. Maybe some Pizza Shops in the area they were lost from, would consider taping Flyers to their pizza boxes, as a matter of community service (you could supply the Flyers & tape.). You might even get some news publicity... Hope this can help you find your lost pet! https://www.today.com/food/pizza-shop-helping-pet-owners-find-their-lost-dogs-cats-t159277

Kimberly B.

1 month ago

My cat was missing for three years and she was a half a mile down the road the whole time if you can walk a mile radius around where you live calling for hopefully somebody is taking care of her

Andi S.

1 month ago

I'm sorry. Even though it's been a couple of years, keep checking w/ local animal control and keep posting on all the local social media groups (on Facebook, Nextdoor, etc.). I hope she's found soon. If she had a micro chip, make sure the chip company is aware she's missing and has your current phone & email info.

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