Los Angeles, CA Lost Male Cat, Grok Is Missing

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Pam P.

3 weeks ago

Since it’s a kitten - you need to back out there now - not wait until tonight.

Ruth O.

3 weeks ago

Lost Cats‼️ Indoor only cats and limited outdoor access cats never go far. They go into survival mode and hide in silence. Most of them will not respond when they are in survival mode. 3 AM is the best time to find a missing indoor only cat. This is the time they become most active and responsive. Sit and quietly call for your kitty. Try to stay low, standing is intimidating to cats. Place some dirty socks and pillow cases outside. Your scent will attract your kitty. If you have a garage, place the items near the garage door and crack the door enough for her to get in. DO NOT leave food or litter box outside, it can attract predators and aggressive Tom cats. Because indoor only cats hide so well they are not as likely to be killed by a predator. Don't give up, it can take months to find a missing indoor only cat. Use a flashlight as late at night as you can to look in trees, under cars and in bushes. Try to look for the glow of her eyes. The best chance of you being reunited with your cat is to do a methodical search of the area. Most indoor only cats will be within 160 feet of your home. Survival mode lasts 5 to 14 days but can last longer. Once their hunger gets to a maximum they can snap out of it but this is a dangerous time because they come out of hiding. The majority of cats will try to make a break for home on the 5th night. In addition to posted flyers, make mini flyers and hand them out to your neighbors. Some people don't pay attention to posted flyers. It's VERY VERY important that you look for her as late at night as you can. If you have other cats, watch them. If they are spending a lot of time looking out a certain window, that’s a good indication the missing cat is in that area. Wildlife and motion activated cameras are also helpful. a lot of people are successful trapping their indoor only cats. If you decide to trap, you must watch the trap closely, predators can a cat in a trap.

Pam P.

3 weeks ago

Cats will spook easily outside of the home - it’s scary for them. You’ll need to go back there at night (bring someone with you) btwn 10p-3am, approximately. Bring a carrier with you, as they often associate that with going home. Place unwashed items of your clothing/towel on top of and inside the carrier. Bring some smelly treats: tuna, Churu paste treats, pieces of rotisserie chicken. Sit quietly near the carrier and speak softly/soothingly, so that your kitty can hear your voice. Wait for him/her to approach - do not make any sudden moves, as this will scare your kitty off again. But, be ready to grab your kitty as quickly as possible and hold them firmly against your body so they cannot get away. Place immediately into the carrier and make sure it’s secure. If your kitty gets spooked and runs off, you need to stick around and try again. That park is crazy, so you need to get this right. Also, with tomorrow being the 4th… your cat needs to get home asap. Post on LA City Lost and Found Pets. You should also post on LA Underground Cat Network - Cat Rescue Wing and @southern california cat and kitten rescue network 2.0 (tag not working), so that trappers and/or community feeders in that area can keep an eye out. Put lots of signs up, but beware of scammers claiming to have your kitty. Some general tips: Tips for Lost Cats If you haven’t yet, leave some articles of your unwashed clothing (socks, shoes, t-shirt, a pillowcase) outside for him/her to smell home. Change these out daily to keep the scent fresh. Never leave food or a litter box out, as this attracts coyotes/predators. 📍>>If you can, starting tonight please leave a door or window (even a garage door) cracked open for him/her to return through, especially during the night when it’s quiet out and when cats are most active; this works well, but may take a few nights if they are in hiding. Leave the articles of clothing near the opening. It helps to leave some food out inside the home to help lure him/her in. Don’t give up - cats typically attempt to return home during the night/early morning hours (~1a-5a).<< (keep any other pets safe in a secure room while doing this) Your cat is probably hiding nearby. Go out late at night w/ a flashlight and look for your cat’s eyes. You can try shaking a treat bag if your cat normally responds to that. Check shrubs, under cars, crawl spaces, up in trees and on roof tops (in case your cat has been chased). If you see your cat outside, he/she may be too scared to come to you - sit quietly and have some tuna, Churu paste cat treats and even a wand-type toy to help lure them over to you. Have neighbors check their garages/sheds. Leave out some water, since it’s hot out. Post signs around the neighborhood (even further out at intersections in case kitty has been chased out of the area), since some people are not on social media. *Beware of scam calls/texts/emails/messages/comments. Post on NextDoor, Ring and on local Lost & Found Pets group pages. Check and notify surrounding animal shelters and leave flyers there - also, take flyers to vet offices/ER vets, where someone may take your cat for a chip scan. If microchipped, notify the chip company that your cat is missing. Update/verify contact info if needed. If you have motion sensing cameras, check them to see if kitty has returned to the yard. Since she/he is still young, she/he may respond to sweet, gentle meowing sounds - either do this yourself or download a cat communicator type app to your phone and play sweet, gentle, friendly meowing/purring sounds to lure her/him out of hiding. Best wishes and don’t give up.

Irish K.

3 weeks ago

Check with neighbors might have got locked inside garage etc, hiding under cars or houses near by. Bring favorite treats / a can of tuna late in the day and call out, kitties hide when scared. Hope you find your fur baby!! Also if you have a double fence check in between, someone found their fur baby and it was too late. 😔 Try putting out clothes with your scent or their bed. A lot of people have found their kittie early am / between 12 and 3. Maybe a good idea if kittie is an indoor / outdoor cat, to keep indoors due to Coyotes on the hunt day and night. **Someone just found a fur baby that was locked inside a shed for days. So do ask neighbors who have sheds.**

Kimberly M.

3 weeks ago

Cats belong in the house.

Brandy G.

3 weeks ago

how far away from home is the park? WHY DID YOU TAKE YOUR CATS TO THE PARK in the first place, days before the 4th of July in the second. you get your ass to the park and bring something from home, a blanket or a sweatshirt or something, and bring cat food and treats and STAY YOUR ASS THERE. is he microchipped?

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