Carlsbad, CA Lost Male Cat, Ralphie Is Missing

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Vicki S.

2 weeks ago

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Gail C.

2 weeks ago

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Richard S.

3 weeks ago

Good luck 🤞

Zsuzsanna N.

3 weeks ago

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 your cat 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 their 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 last 5 to 14 days but can last longer. Once their hunger gets to a maximum they 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. Make mini flyers and hand them out to your neighbors. Most people don't pay attention to posted flyers. It's VERY VERY important that you look for your cat 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. Recently a friend hooked up a baby monitor & when her cat was at the front door at 5:30 AM heard her on the monitor. Another kitty was recently found hiding in a car engine 7 houses away from where it lived and another one was found hiding under neighbor’s shed and neighbor was able to contact owner after recognizing the cat from posters and flyers she had handed out to the neighbors Another cat was found after being missing for 7 months, he had incorporating himself to a colony where he was being fed by a lady who fed strays. Ask around and see where feeding spots in your area are, your cat could also be there.

Madelyn C.

3 weeks ago

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Sandy J.

3 weeks ago

Do this immediately.....Put something with his scent on it and put it on the on the porch. Walk your neighborhood and call him, do it again as late as possible (they suggest 3 am). He won’t come out right away, even when he hears you, he will only come out of hiding when he feels it’s safe. They’re usually only 3-5 houses away hunkered down somewhere. If possible leave your garage door or another door or window open enough for him to get in during the night. 🙏https://youtu.be/g2eCoC63B9I

Bunny L.

3 weeks ago

Hope he gets back home soon!!

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