Lake Forest, CA Lost Male Cat, Samson Is Missing

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Tom R.

4 days ago

Bump for greater visibility!!!

Cathi M.

4 days ago

Hopefully he's not indoor outdoor cat because the odds of that aren't too good

Marsha M.

6 days ago

Sharing ❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Dawn F.

7 days ago

Time is of the essence. Cats don’t go far from home, be proactive. Knock on neighbors doors ASAP with a picture asking them to be on the look out or have seen your kitty. Ask if they will check Ring for any sightings. Leave the door/window the kitty exited from open 24/7. If unable, then crack garage door open 24/7 enough to get in. Create a scent trail by putting your worn clothing/used pillowcase outside. Post signs with kitty’s picture as many as possible, include surrounding neighborhoods. Go out late at night with a flashlight, shaking a bag of food, calling kitty’s name, looking under shrubs for their shining eyes. Post on Ring, Nextdoor and check shelters. Don’t give up. 💕

Elise A.

1 week ago

Ruth Olafsdottir thank you so much. This is amazing info. I've looked at all hours, scoured my apartment complex and condo community next door. I did get a call that someone was trying to take him, which, to me is the only explanation why he hasn't come when called. Fingers crossed that's not the case and he's home quickly. I love the thoughts and prayers ... when 2 or more are thinking alike, miracles abound. Let's hope the miracle is bringing him home. 🙏

Joseph S.

1 week ago

Check in bushes and under cars near your home, and on the next street over, especially in the evening with a flashlight, calling out to him and making a familiar sound. Ask neighbors if they might have seen him, and when they last did and which direction he headed if they have. If they have security cameras, video footage would help. Ask them if he might be trapped in their garage or shed. I hope he is found soon🙏🏻

1 week ago

bump for visibility leave your shoes outside

Ruth O.

1 week 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.

Linda K.

1 week ago