Orinda, CA Lost Female Cat, Geri Is Missing

Damia F.

2 years ago

🐱💖Dear Guardian 🐱💖DO not LOSE HOPE. 'Lost cat' JiJi was found after being lost for 4 MONTHS! Cats don't go far they remain near......Continue to call for Kitty - 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.... Every few days I am notified that a cat guardian's cat came forward after weeks of doing this.... If your neighborhood isn't already plastered with flyers , PRINT more flyers and add or replace flyers - IMPORTANT: knock on neighbors doors AGAIN and REMIND them that your sweet 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 door to door - 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… PLACE A CAMERA (motion activated with night vision) aimed at WET food in bowl every day and night. ( you can buy amazon) ..OFTEN cats remain near but are in such survival mode - they will even act scared of their human's voice and won't come inside and need to be coaxed...Lost cat 'Luna' was spotted on camera after being 'lost' for several weeks, her human was shocked to learn Luna was visiting the backyard regularly late night and would come back inside (she was leaving the backdoor open for her) We thought she was stuck at a neighbors which happens all the time...and it was the help of the camera which helped her human learn about the different cats that would visit and other animals...she eventually spotted her 'live' in her backyard (she did a stake out just inside with a baby monitor) and was able to lure her back inside with food after several hours late night. I'm not saying this is your situation ...I'm saying that you can't rule anything out… WiFI Camera with night vision example https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07Z841XYD?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_TXPMEVSKHVVCW2PBGK0C listening to a podcast re; finding lost cats (episode 450 on 'The Community Cats podcast) and their advice about taking action right away and consistently....and along with late night/early morning calling out etc is getting permission from each neighbor near you to physically go into their yards to search and call for kitty (by yourself) to search under porches and anywhere they can possibly hide! Studies have proven Indoor cats remain near HIDING IN SILENCE and are mostly found within a few houses away from escape point and outdoor/indoor cats mostly within a 1 block radius...indoor cats that area scared remain near and in hiding until threshhold of hunger will make them come out of hiding to look for food though they will still continue to hide from humans...so it's important for their human to search daily/nightly and not to give up no matter what. They mentioned that sometimes when cats aren't coming back they may be ill and need medical attention so taking action to actively search in neighbors property is so important They also say that cat owners give up way too soon and cats end up at the shelter months down the road by getting trapped by a caring person - and those cats are NOT reclaimed because owners stop checking the shelters...We are all rooting for you and your sweet kitty...xoxox GAIN ACCESS TO NEIGHBORS YARDS: Knock on your neighbors doors in ALL directions to ask for permission to check yards and around the premises so YOU can call for kitty today and tonight and early morning...scared cats will NOT come forward right away and they are excellent hider s! You have to keep trying this and explain to neighbors that cats protect themselves by hiding - even from their guardian - until THEY feel safe to come forward.... This is why I advise cat guardians to try different ways of taking action...talking to neighbors..flyers...online...setting alarm late night to call for kitty...sometimes collars fall off ..check the shelter weekly … everything you do helps...you can buy a wild life camera or a camera that sends live feed to your phone motion sensitive- you an buy on amazon 1 day shipping...wishing you sustained determination and hope.... (Borrowed the following from a caring neighbor Kaz on Nextdoor): In addition to what you're doing keep checking Animal Care & Control’s photo inventory of found cats in case someone has found the cat and turned it in. https://www.sfanimalcare.org/stray-found-cats/ Also, make sure that the cat’s microchip information is up-to-date. If you don’t have the cat’s microchip number, check with your vet who should have it in the cat’s records. In addition to updating wherever your cat’s chip was originally registered (or even if you don’t remember where you originally registered the chip), register your cat at the free Found Animals chip registry, https://www.foundanimals.org/microchip-registry/owners and the free pet chip registry, https://www.freepetchipregistry.com/ with your current contact information in order to increase the chances that if your cat is picked up, they can contact you. (I say increase the chances because sadly there are multiple databases for different chips and they are not all interconnected.) We had a sad story on Nextdoor about a lost cat ‘Gonzo’, who was found by ACC, but because the chip linked to outdated information, ACC couldn’t reach the owner, and they ultimately euthanized him because of medical issues. Sending you HOPE and LOVE and continued determination and perseverance damia (www.happycatlady com)🐱💖🙏

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NT M.

2 years ago

This post is in San Leandro

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Damia F.

2 years ago

Reed Danziger gosh - sometimes cats climb into a truck and accidentally get driven far...so yes good to check out AND also focus on your neighborhood, plastering lampposts on both sides with color flyers - let me know if you need me to help you create a flyer - I'm quick/free🐱💖🙏🙏 Post up flyers and go door to door around your block then 1 block out in all directions...keep track on a printed map to make sure you don't miss ONE residence in your neighborhood - there's also a postcard service 24petconnect and this family owned company I've used: https://lostpetcards.com They send a high quality postcard with photo and info like your flyer to each and every single 1000-? residence and business starting with your block - it's expensive but so worth it - you would still want to post up FLYERS on lampposts but this is a way to inform your neighborhood... Ask the folks who posted to leave wet food and water out for kitty so that he/she remains nearby...displaced cats will remain in new territory for weeks and months ... I'm so sorry for the stress and worry...MANY Cats got spooked the last few weeks due to 4th of July fireworks/firecrackers STILL going off at night... consider purchasing 2 types of cameras as noted in previous post - one that you can point to food /water from your home and a wild life camera (battery operated) you can place at the location where this kitty was spotted...it's how I've found so many lost cats that guardians had given up on and assumed they were GONE...they showed up within weeks...and in certain cases they had to be trapped because the cat was too afraid ...survival switch flipped...(once at home after a week all back to normal..) 💖🙏🐱

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Damia F.

2 years ago

💖🙏Dear guardian. Your kitty could be stuck at a neighbor's yard or garage within the block unable to get back - those 'sightings' may not be your baby - without a photo AND far away..seems likely - though you must cover ALL possibilities and check it out BUT I would focus in your neighborhood- ESPECIALLY at night... Taking ACTION IN PERSON is CRITICAL ... Leave a WAY BACK INSIDE day/night - leave exit door slightly open 5" -Keep porch lights off or low at night. SEARCH AND CALL for kitty consistently throughout the day and ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT from 9 PM UNTIL 6AM (when it’s quiet, dark and cats feel ‘safer’ to move out of hiding) Set your alarm for 11pm, 1AM 3AM 5AM...go out and call for kitty in a CALM NORMAL 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)...be consistent ...kitty needs to hear your voice… NOTE: people will often see a cat outside and will NOT do anything unless they know your cat is missing! GAIN ACCESS TO YOUR NEIGHBORS YARDS: Knock on your neighbors doors and Get permission for YOU to check their yards physically day and evening...explain to them how kitty will hide from strangers and it's best for you to check anywhere kitty could be hiding (they are excellent silent hiders) Sometimes you have to check more than ONCE in the same yards...see text example received...https://drive.google.com/file/d/10I_aHnjJ9rX6rYbGi6v7AWUTJVqggIxD/view?usp=sharing Cover ALL possibilities ...also make sure kitty's microchip is up to date and check for FOUND cats daily online and every 5 days at your local shelter/s. Cover it all. All your effort and love works together to find your sweet kitty PRINT 1500 FLYERS ASAP to give your neighbors and POST UP. KNOCK ON YOUR NEIGHBORS DOORS TODAY starting with your block. POST UP FLYERS on both sides of streetlamps in clear sheet protectors with the flap open facing down so the rain or weather doesn’t ruin them. Google: “protective sheet covers” FLYERS: Download a flyer ‘template’ on www HappyCatLady com, which offers a reward for a photo of your kitty...to encourage neighbors to search for kitty and to call you if they spot kitty instead of approaching and potentially spooking kitty. POST UP FLYERS on both sides of streetlamps (Place FLYERS inside a clear poly protective sheet cover - with the opening facing down . This is so the weather doesn’t ruin them. google: “protective sheet covers” Flyer sheet protectors On amazon: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10I_aHnjJ9rX6rYbGi6v7AWUTJVqggIxD/view?usp=sharing or you can purchase at FEDEX PRINT store near you when you can pick up your prints (order online for pick up even if they’re closed. call once open , and 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 sheet protectors along with packing tape for posting on lampposts and the painters tape (for adhering flyers onto front doors) NOTE: MANY people are not on Facebook or Nextdoor.com (or don’t get notifications) so you MUST go door to door in person - make sure every neighbor knows about kitty . Ask neighbors to TAKE A PHOTO and call you rather than approach. ASK neighbors to check their yards / garages /sheds / side of house now and again tonight. Kitty could be stuck / trapped (this happens all the time!) and talking to your neighbors will hopefully engage them into helping. PRINT OUT A GOOGLE MAP OF YOUR BLOCK with address #s showing so you can take notes on who you’ve talked to and which houses to try again later if no one answers ..keep trying..you want to talk to every residence around your block and across the street to start…the map print out helps you keep track as it's easy to get mixed up when you're stressing out.....(see example further below). The goal is to TALK to as many neighbors IN PERSON as possible -this is what increases the chance of your kitty getting spotted. tps://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZDSAf2ky52_Cizzu8HPGQOjU3pVqcmhf/view?usp=sharing Note: For distributing flyers at apartment buildings ...I always ring on bells and talk to folks and/or at least get inside so I can leave a flyer In front of each door step or if not an option then tape flyers onto the top and bottom of EACH mail box to ensure everyone around your block is aware along with posting UP FLYERS around the block and 1 block out in all directions (use the clear sheet protector so they LAST more than a few days! You want to cover all possibilities. Spreading the word IN PERSON and online is Critical in spotting kitty. Ask neighbors in person and on flyers to take a photo if they think they see your kitty instead of approaching her and to call/text you. Talking to neighbors dramatically increases the chances of your cat being spotted or discovered stuck..it engages people to care and to actively search MAILBOXES EXAMPLE _ FLYERING https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pQTHFCYD-D1Txo0u8cCbqjxYN4s8eOaL/view?usp=sharing *** PLACE A CAMERA **** (motion activated with night vision) pointed at WET food and water bowl and watch footage daily - you can't believe how many times a cat will return home - eat - has no way of getting back inside and the owners stops going out at night so the cat disappears back into the night...you may see other cats, raccoons and other creatures eat the food..that's ok...replace the WET food only (raccoons LOVE dry cat food so wet is better) you can buy motion sensor camera on amazon over night - connect to wifi...OR a wild life camera with playback feature (battery operated - no wifi needed) ...continue to check the Animal Care and Control for found cats online daily and go visit or call in person weekly. WiFI Camera with night vision example https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07Z841XYD?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_TXPMEVSKHVVCW2PBGK0C WIldlife camera wifi not needed / eight AA batteries: You have to manually check footage https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B099F54JJ4?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_T6Y056KTG9ZEENJKTW79 ASK YOUR NEIGHBORS to check their RING CAMERA footage ( IMPORTANT: indoor/outdoor cats in a NEW environment will also remain very very near to escape point!..example: your cat gets outside after a move or got outside from the cat sitter’s residence) DON’T GIVE UP.. every day I get texts from cat owners saying they found their cat stuck in a shed, under a neighbor’s garage, on a roof, inside a storage space etc…or that a neighbor heard a meow in their yard at night …..each cat is different and needs our patience and determination…and getting the eyes and ears of your neighbors to help is KEY. Talking to your neighbors gets them engaged. Return to those addresses if no one is home. Take notes . The neighbors that aren’t home COULD have a laundry room or storage that they closed just before leaving town and you need to cover ALL possibilities to find kitty. RE: ONLINE Post on www.Nextdoor com under ‘lost & found’ and ‘cat owners’ group. with your exact address (or address range like 1000-1050 3rd street cross street Cherry ave for example) NEXTDOOR INVITE: https://nextdoor.com/invite/tlpjrfjfsfzzypgctspp INVITE LINK TO NEXTDOOR ‘CAT OWNERS GROUP:https://nextdoor.com/g/qazvu50sq/ Report kitty lost to your local shelter/s - check online for FOUND cats and go there IN PERSON every 4-5 days because some cats are not shown online! Sending you love, hope and unwavering determination…. Praying for kitty’s safe journey home to you soon. 🐯💜damia 650-339-6619 AKA www.happycatlady.com ! WARNING! New Scam Alert. Scammers will text you saying they’re affiliated with Pawboost and that they HAVE YOUR CAT and that YOU need to PROVE who you are by verifying google codes etc . These are all SCAMMERS