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Cinder is Missing in San Marcos, CA

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Status

LOST

Date Last Seen

November 17, 2025

Location Last Seen

San Marcos, CA 92069

Nearest Landmark

Vista Medows mobile park

Name

Cinder

Sex

Female

PawBoost ID

72277907

Species

Cat

Description

All grey, green eyes, short hair Approx: 8-10lb

Message from Owner

This is Cinder my 5 year old grey short hair kitty. She was last seen at midnight outside by our porch, but has not returned . Her collar was found the next morning on the ground down the street. I have went around my neighborhood looking and asking if anyone has seen her, but no luck. I’m very worried that she might have gotten taken:( However, if anyone sees a cat familiar to her please contact me. She is very shy and anxious, especially if one tries to hold her.

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Ines D.
5 months ago
Thrisia Egeland No it’s really not. It only takes one hour to train a cat to walk on a leash and then he can go out safely with you! My cat Beau goes out 20 min, 2x a day and that’s enough for him.
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Ines D.
5 months ago
Meg Peterson that was my first thought. Why let this gorgeous kitty out unattended, at night? 😳
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Thrisia E.
5 months ago
It's hard to keep them indoors
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Lila L.
5 months ago
I hope you get her back safe
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Ella R.
5 months ago
This one looks a lot more fluffy but saw in my yard this morning :/ good luck if not I hope you find your sweet baby❤️🙏🏻
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Leslie A.
6 months ago
everyone offers good tips on these posts, but it seems to me that the person who lost the pet never sees them. or at least they don't comment.
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Elene M.
6 months ago
TIPS TO HELP FIND LOST PET:✅Place his/her bedding, your shoes, a piece of your unwashed clothing (such as a sweatshirt, blanket, pillowcases) and food/water outside *if there is coyotes in the area bring the food in at night*.🚫Do not put litter box outside. Putting the litter box outside can attract predators and other cats which might keep your cat from returning home🚫*Putting out the other items listed above, are scents only your cat will recognize* ‼️ They might be nearby and can’t figure out how to get inside ***IF you have a garage or door/sliding door that can be left open*** Leave the garage/ or door cracked for them and place the shoes, bedding, jand unwashed clothing in the garage‼️ ✅Walk around the area calling them calmly early morning and late evening when it’s quiet & shake a bag of treats or a squeaky toy, something they would recognize. ✅If he/she is microchipped contact the microchip company to report him/her lost and make sure your contact info is up to date. ✅Hang flyers (use a bright color board or paper) with picture in your neighborhood, surrounding areas, local shopping centers, businesses, vet's offices, groomers, etc. within a five mile radius from your home. ✅Go door to door with the flyers as well and try to speak with people when handing out flyers. ✅Make a sign with his/her picture and put it in your front yard stating he/she is missing. ✅File a lost report with the shelters in your area and surrounding area shelters ✅Check shelters in person, daily if possible. Ask to see the animals in isolation too. ✅Check shelter websites daily (as it is updated hourly) ✅Check shelter found reports for found postings but not at the shelter. ✅Take a flyer to the shelters. ✅File online with petharbor, pawboost ✅Post on area lost and found pet and community Facebook pages, area shelter Facebook pages, newspapers, nextdoor and Craigslist under "pets" and "Lost and Found". Cats usually are close to home. Hang clothes with your scent out. Ask your neighbors if they would look in their yard or garage or storage sheds to see if he is there or check their Ring camera to see if he was spotted on camera. Make sure you post fliers with your contact information on it 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 shine and look for the eyes under cars up trees in bushes. Good luck!
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Meg P.
6 months ago
I hope you don’t have the coyotes that we have!
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Loreto S.
6 months ago
Prayers to be found soon!
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Christina D.
6 months ago
So sorry to hear. Which steps have you taken so far? And is she microchipped?
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