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Kiwi is Missing in Lake Forest, CA

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Lost Male Cat last seen Near Sierra st, Lake Forest, ca 92630, Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Status

LOST

Date Last Seen

September 6, 2026

Location Last Seen

Lake Forest, CA 92630

Nearest Landmark

Near Sierra st, Lake Forest, ca 92630

Name

Kiwi

Sex

Male

PawBoost ID

73387331

Microchip #

609064265

Species

Cat

Description

Young male black cat, about 1½ years old. Medium-length black coat, long tail, with brownish fur on his belly. Was wearing a red reflective collar with a bell when he went missing, but could have come off as it is a break-away type. Cautious around strangers, will likely run if chased. MICROCHIPPED.

Message from Owner

🖤 PLEASE HELP US FIND OUR BELOVED BOY 🖤 Our sweet 1½-year-old black cat is missing near Sierra St. & Raleigh St., in the broader Aspan St. / Lake Forest Dr. area. He has a medium-length black coat, a long tail, and brownish fur on his belly. When he went missing, he was wearing a red reflective collar with a bell. He has never ventured far from home. He loves finding a warm spot to lie in the sunshine, and we are desperately hoping he is simply frightened and hiding somewhere nearby. He is naturally cautious with strangers and will run if spooked, so PLEASE DO NOT CHASE HIM. If you see him, please take a photo if you can, note the exact location and direction he went, and contact us right away. 🙏 PLEASE CHECK YOUR YARDS AND PROPERTY, especially under bushes, cars, porches and decks, and inside garages, sheds or other quiet places where a scared cat might hide. He is my daughter’s baby and the love and light of his doting grandma. I can’t begin to say how much this little guy means to me. Our home just doesn’t feel the same without him, and we want nothing more than to know he is safe and bring him home. Even if you haven’t seen him, please share this post so more of our neighbors will be looking for him. Every set of eyes helps. 🖤🙏

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Lauren E.
1 week ago
I lost my kitty Nicholas at an Irvine apt complex 15 years ago. At that time I could find no information on how to find him. Luckily I found him three days later. I put these tips together to help others find their lost babies. TIPS TO FIND YOUR CAT: 1. Kitties usually stay close by their home, they hide in a bush or some small dark place and just sit and wait. Even if you call them, they may not come because they are freaked out and scared. 2. A cat's world is centered around scents. They will not be familiar with the outdoor scents because they have never been there before. To help them smell their way home, put things outside that smell like home, like you. A used towel, dirty shirt, dirty shoes, a worn t-shirt. Leave the items out and sit with the door open as much as possible. If the kitty comes back in the door just remain calm and talk to the kitty normal until you can close the door behind him. 3. Do not put food out, you will attract other animals that may keep your cat away. You can walk around with smelly food or shaking treats, but don't leave it outside. 4. Walk around the neighborhood calling your kitty normally. Don't use a panicked voice, it will scare the kitty more. Best to only have people whose voice your kitty would normally come to. They will not come to a kind stranger helping you search. The kitty will catch your scent and hear your voice, and follow it back to your house. Most cats are within 200 cat yards. Which means if there is a fence, you couldn't get over, you would go around, but the cat could go right over. So keep that in mind when checking out 200 yards. 5. Pass out fliers to neighbors and talk to everyone, especially kids and dog walkers. It is a great idea to offer kids $20 if they find your cat and can tell you where he is. Kids love money and a challenge. 6. Check closed garages. Listen for meows when you call. 7. Use a flashlight under bushes and dark places, even during the day. The light will reflect off their eyes. This is how I found Nicholas, in a bush I walked by at least 20 times and didn't see him until I used the flashlight. 8. Sleep with the windows open, you may hear them crying at night. Lost kitties feel safest coming out late at night-early morning. 9. Check the shelter every day. 10. If your lost cat has a cat friend at home, take the cat or dog you have at home out in a secure carrier or on a leash and walk around with him or sit with him outside. Hopefully the other lost cat will hear and smell him. Dogs are good at finding lost cats. 11. Social Media - Facebook, Nextdoor, CraigsList, and PawBoost Lost & Found. 12. Vets have told me that indoor kitties that get lost are too scared to come out of hiding, even for food. It could be at least 10 days before your kitty gets hungry enough to come out of his safe hiding spot, so don't give up too soon. Once kitties do come out they will make a big circle around the area trying to find something that smells like home. So the more you walk out from your house and back, like a wagon wheel formation, the more your scent out there for kitty to follow when he gets brave. 13. If you have a garage, leave it cracked open, kitty may find his way back in. 14. Be careful of scammers. There are terrible people out there that pretend they have your cat but can never find time to meet up with you to return the cat. They are trying to make you frantic to give them money. 15. Check trees too, just found my cat 20 feet up a tree, couldn't get down. 16. Check inside, cabinets, closets, behind books. We have found cats sitting behind books on shelves, sleeping inside clothes in the closet, and in a hole in the wall behind a wall unit. 17. You can purchase a Havahart cat safe trap from Amazon. Watch the video on how to use it. Do not leave it unattended because you don’t want to try and release an angry raccoon. If you watch for a distance you can chase off wild critters. Have a plan if you catch another cat. This other cat may be keeping your cat away. So hopefully your shelter will take him. Maybe he is lost too and you saved him. Or maybe he is a stray and having a check up at the shelter will benefit him, and give your cat a chance to come home if this cat was keeping him away.
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Teresa G.
1 week ago
Prayers for Kiwi 🙏🙏🙏
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Beatriz E.
1 week ago
Sharing ❤️
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Cathi M.
1 week ago
A bell to attract coyotes. Outdoor cat OMG what are you thinking. I hope you find the poor guy
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Kimberley S.
1 week ago
🚨 LOST INDOOR CAT – URGENT TIPS TO HELP BRING THEM HOME SAFELY 🚨 If your cat has gone missing and is usually indoors, here are critical steps to take: 🏠 Create a Safe Way for Your Cat to Return • Leave a door or window open (ideally the one they escaped from), even overnight - cats often return in the quiet late-night or early-morning hours. • Crack your garage door slightly to allow safe entry. • Place your worn, unwashed clothes up off the ground outside - your scent can help guide them home. • Do NOT place food, water, or litter boxes outside - these can attract other animals and deter your cat from returning. 🐾 Help Them Feel Safe • If you have other pets, keep them secured in a separate room to avoid scaring the missing cat away if they return. 🧭 Search Nearby and Alert Others • Cats typically don’t go far - they may be hiding under decks, in bushes, sheds, garages, or yards close to home. • Talk to your neighbors and ask them to check around their property. • Request that neighbors check doorbell or security cameras (like Ring) for sightings. 📣 Spread the Word – Not Everyone Uses Social Media • Put up physical signs ASAP - include a clear photo and contact info. • Post online in multiple places: • Facebook (your page and local lost pet groups) • Nextdoor • PawBoost Lost & Found • Ring Neighbors app ⚠️ Beware of Scams • If someone contacts you saying they have your cat and asks for money or asks you to verify a code, do NOT respond - this is a scam.
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