East Palo Alto, CA Lost Male Cat, Jack Is Missing

Damia F.

2 years ago

.....Continue to call for Kitty throughout the day ESPECIALLY at night 10pm-6am..set your alarm for 11pm, 1am, 3am 5am and call from escape point ...walk around the block and call for kitty as you walk BACK LEADING HOME NOT leading AWAY from home....it may seem useless to do this endlessly every day and every night but it is Not. Every morning I am notified that a cat guardian's cat came forward after weeks and weeks of doing this If your neighborhood isn't already plastered with flyers , PRINT more flyers and do this ASAP. Also, definitely knock on neighbors doors AGAIN and remind your neighbors kitty is still missing and ask them to check around especially at night especially..ask neighbors with RING cameras to check the footage in case kitty is spotted...whatever you do, do NOT lost hope...keep searching and spreading the word with your neighbors - they need to be reminded kitty is still out there and many many cats are found long after they are lost - we are still early in this DON’T LOSE HOPE. 'Lost cat' JiJi was came home after being lost for 4 MONTHS! Cats don't go far they remain near...... 'Lost cat Alan' on Pawboost was reunited after 129 days! His guardians didn’t stop taking action…

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Suzan R.

2 years ago

Cats usually are close to home. Hang clothes with your scent out. Scent only - no food. Ask your neighbors if they would look in their yard or garage to see if he is there or check their Ring camera to see if he was spotted on camera. Post fliers with your contact information on it/ post fliers around neighbors' mailboxes so if he is spotted they can call you and tell his location. Keep an access point open for him to slip back in your home. Look in bushes or hiding spots around your home as if he is scared he will make himself safe by finding a hiding spot. Sometimes the best time to find your cat is when the noise level is low - after hours - or early morning hours. Take a flashlight and look for the shining eyes. Good luck.

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Suzan R.

2 years ago

Cats tend to be close to home. Hang clothes with your scent out. Scent only - no food. Ask your neighbors if they would look in their yard or garage to see if he is there or check their Ring camera to see if he was spotted on camera. Post fliers with your contact information on it/ post fliers around neighbors' mailboxes so if he is spotted they can call you and tell his location. Keep an access point open for him to slip back in your home. Look in bushes or hiding spots around your home as if he is scared he will make himself safe by finding a hiding spot. Sometimes the best time to find your cat is when the noise level is low - after hours - or early morning hours. Take a flashlight and look for the shining eyes. Good luck.

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Damia F.

2 years ago

***** Dear neighbor ....I'm so sorry about your sweet kitty. IT's still early, dark and quiet outside.. Go out the 'escape' door and CALL For kitty in a calm NORMAL voice and then wait...repeat...keep calling and if kitty likes the sound of crinkling a treat bag or opening a can please try that...call for your sweet kitty for 5 minutes straight then read the rest of this post to learn exactly what to do to find kitty today/tonight ...do NOT lose hope and don't stop taking action ****. I’ve been helping neighbors find their lost cats since COVID. (hobby/obsession/passionate about cats) My heart goes out to you as I know the worry...BUT please know you can find your sweet kitty .... #1 mistake is Waiting to take action. Glad you posted. A good start! …Update this post and any other post with your STREET name and nearest cross streets (or your actual address - lost kitty's remain NEAR to home) IMPORTANT TIPS: Taking ACTION TODAY in person is CRUCIAL. Cats that are not used to being outside or get spooked by someone or something - will find the 1st place to hide and HUNKER DOWN in SILENCE - They tend to remain VERY NEAR. Cats that are scared and in foreign environment will often NOT meow/ respond to calls even from their human (at first) ...though Kitty still needs to HEAR you and keep hearing you (until kitty THINKS it’s safe to come forward) - so do NOT stop calling out... Kitty is in survival mode and meowing would give away the hiding spot to predators. Outside is strange for indoor cat..with wind & loud noises.. Be patient...Don't give up! Kitty is out there. ** NOTE: people often will see a cat outside and just think kitty is an indoor/outdoor cat and won't do anything unless they know your cat is missing! CALL for kitty consistently throughout the day and ESPECIALLY TONIGHT from 10:30 PM until 6AM (when it’s quiet, dark and cats feel ‘safer’ to move out of hiding) Set your alarm for every 1.5 hours...go out and call for kitty in your NORMAL, CALM voice & wait...shake treats (if that is something kitty normally responds to) I can’t tell you how many kitties come out of hiding during these late hours…(or you can hear meows if trapped in your next door neighbors garage or backyard for example) TODAY ASAP - PRINT FLYERS to give your neighbors and to POST UP. Print 100 Flyers and KNOCK ON YOUR NEIGHBORS DOORS, starting with your block - with the first 5 neighbors to the left, 5 to the right, 5-10 across the street (if escaped from front) and 5+ neighbors directly behind around the block (if escaped from back) POST UP FLYERS on streetlamps (be sure to place each flyer iinside a clear poly protective sheet cover - with the open flap facing down. Flyer sheet protectors On amazon: https://smile.amazon.com/Protectors-11-inch-Binder-Plastic-Sleeves/dp/B09CFT16L7/ref=sxts_rp_s_a1_0?crid=1O8BM8WXXA00F&cv_ct_cx=sheet+protectors+heavy+duty&keywords=sheet+protectors+heavy+duty&pd_rd_i=B09CFT16L7&pd_rd_r=e640853a-89b4-4add-adaf-e80da3f26397&pd_rd_w=sJfNb&pd_rd_wg=6xrK1&pf_rd_p=ef09fc8b-f6fe-450c-ac89-05f354bc6e1d&pf_rd_r=SX1T348XMR1M3PHQ3AMC&psc=1&qid=1646501660&sprefix=sheet+protector%2Caps%2C205&sr=1-1-5985efba-8948-4f09-9122-d605505c9d1e This is so the weather doesn’t ruin them. You can also google: “protective sheet covers” or you can purchase at FEDEX store near you when you can pick up your prints (order online for pick up even if they’re closed. call once open , reference the order # and kindly ask if they can PRINT right away due to the urgency. I have found that if you’re nice, fedex staff will always will print quickly. NOTE: They sell the poly sheet protectors and tape. Buy alot of tape! Please note: Alot of people are NOT on Facebook or Nextdoor (or dont’ get notifications at all) so you MUST go door to door, around your block and across the street - to make sure every neighbor knows. Be meticulous - do not skip. Leave a flyer at the very least in a mailbox or taped to the door. Take notes on google map printout of which address #s didn’t answer the door and GO BACK and try again - ASK neighbors to check their yards / garages /sheds / side of house now and again at night with a flashlight to see cat eye reflection. Kitty could be stuck / trapped (this happens all the time!) and talking to your neighbors will help engage them into helping keep vigilant. Leave the ‘escape’ DOOR/WINDOW OPEN slightly now and all night with litter box outside, bedding (+food/water). If escaped from the front (and you have a garage) leave garage door open 5" with litter box and food/water inside. If kitty escape from back, leave back door slightly open with litter box + food. Leaving A WAY BACK IN for kitty to sneak inside when you’re out searching or you may be sleeping is helpful! Less than 10% percent of cats return home on their own...Do not stop searching for kitty every single day/night (though praying for your reunion today). kitty needs you to search in all these ways online and IN PERSON - BE persistent. BE determined - RE: Online, Post on www.Nextdoor com under ‘lost & found’ and ‘cat owners’ and report on ‘Pawboost’. ** Also post on Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lostpetinsanfrancisco/. Send your Lost Cat flyer to SFACC to this email: sfacc.frontdesk@sfgov.org to report kitty is lost as well as 24petconnect.com (was previoiusly petharbor) and then check back regularly for found pets in your area. Everything you do adds up to help find kitty! Stay positive...Your kitty is most likely hiding NEARBY. You will lose sleep searching late night and that's ok - set your alarm over and over - I can't tell you how many people find their kitties between 10pm-6am! You can do this! Wishing you sustained HOPE dear neighbor and Praying for kitty’s safe journey home to you soon. xoxo , damia foti 650.339.6619 FLYERS: Download a flyer ‘template’ to use on www.happycatlady.com The flyer offers a reward for anyone who sends you a photo of your kitty...to hopefully motivate neighbors to search more than once and to keep your flyer so if they do see kitty they’ll call text you...and no to approach and potentially scare kitty. Also if someone sends you a photo of your kitty you know it’s not a scam. * NEW * ‘DOOR NOTES: ( 5 per page TEMPLATE) These are a great alternative to using the full page flyers for door to door distribution. I use the full page flyers to post up in the neighborhood and I use the smaller door notes to distribute door to door :https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lpD_hsqdPD1AFLYZmhyMEXvirsI0rNv1F5ebgxyNCxY/edit?usp=sharing’ Download then edit with your kitty’s info P.S.** BE AWARE OF SCAMMERS **who will text you saying they saw or have your kitty and need YOU to PROVE who you are by giving other phone numbers etc .that’s a scam - or they will tell you meet them somewhere BUT THEY WON'T Send you a PHOTO of Kittie (they'll make up any excuse) Please ignore or tell them to bug off!. Believe me, If a neighbor sees your cat they will give you info freely and not play any weird ‘prove it’ game… LOST CAT BEHAVIOR: https://www.missinganimalresponse.com/lost-cat-behavior/?fbclid=IwAR2TVTKr_650EgLcxKatx88r-TIS2K5y6_X2E3-SmYzBsdra1upM2a5qomk