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Gunner is Missing in Trabuco Canyon, CA

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Status

LOST

Date Last Seen

January 2, 2026

Location Last Seen

Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679

Nearest Landmark

Echo Pass Rd & Sycamore Glen Dr

Name

Gunner

Sex

Male

PawBoost ID

72439390

Species

Cat

Description

Orange Abyssinian/tabby cat. Distinctive white “eyeliner” around his eyes. No collar. Very friendly. Age 11.

Message from Owner

Lost orange cat. His name is Gunner and was last seen the evening of Jan 2nd. No collar. He’s very friendly and loves cuddles. He usually doesn’t go far from . Please contact me with any information.

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Ruthmaria C.
5 months ago
Ask the delivery drivers and mail personnel to keep am eye out check the shelter make sure they are aware of him so if he gets brought in they don't accidentally put him down chk shelters within a 2.5 to 5 mile radius yes he could get that far but if he was taken that's about how far someone usually travels away before dumping. If you had problems or if thier is a particular person in neighborhood who hates cats I'd keep eye out same goes for someone who shows to much attention not liking or thinking it's safe for him to be out . Keep the search fresh in people's minds and check with local vets if he was hit or someone yook him they may might take him in for medical care.
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Ruthmaria C.
5 months ago
Cats usally stay within 200 feet of the scent of thier home. Your cat maybe close by. (But if the cat is not spayed or neutered they can roam farther while in heat looking for a mate).or if someone has picked them up. Put out a pile of unwashed clothes on your porch. Cats can smell up to 2 miles. Do NOT put the cat’s litter box out on the porch as that attracts other cats and can scare your cat away. Put a safe trap there too. Line it with a towel or shirt with the scent from inside the house. If you don’t have a trap, borrow one. Local spca can lend them out. If you trap a cat that is not yours, just release it. Or check and make sure it is not someone else's lost pet. Notify all vets, shelters and spca and give them a picture. Make flyers with your contact info and picture and give to EVERY house within 1/4 mile. Ask neighbors to check their sheds, garages, etc. in case the cat accidentally got locked inside. Go outside and hunt under EVERYTHING, both during the day and at dusk with a flashlight softly calling your cats name and shaking a bag of treats. Look everywhere - under bushes, cars, porches, sheds…..this means neighbor's stuff too. Sometimes if you sit on your porch or outside in the yard and quietly talk to your cat, as if he or she were there, they will come out of hiding and come up to you. If they do, stay calm and don’t try to grab the cat. Wait until they get close and let the cat come to you. When the cat lets you pet them then you can attempt to pick it up.
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Ruthmaria C.
5 months ago
Don't put her litter box outside that will invite other cats and predators which will muddle her scent. I've had some experience with this and actually read an articlethat said that the safer way is to put out something with your scent you are her safe place your scent will carry on the air.or her blanket you can change it if you think it has lost its scent
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Ruthmaria C.
5 months ago
If you can put out something heavy with your scent he will smell it your scent travels further will be more familiar and is a comforting scent which should draw him back home. Put it in a safe but accessible place near the area he disappeared from or usually hangs out in. He will probably be near it hiding in not to long a time. I've read recently in several rescues that this technique works. And the scent will last even if it rains and you can change the item every couple days. Putting Flyers in mail boxes and local vets and businesses doesn't hurt. Ask delivery people and mail personnel if they would take a flyer and keep an eye out they are in neighborhood and might see him. Check shelters and vets let them know your looking and that way if he's brought in they are aware he's lost . Good luck don't be afraid to call every couple of days. If you see him do not run after him he might be scared call to him let him know it's you carry his favorite toy treat or blanket to help reassure him.
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Alex S.
5 months ago
Here is some info that may help on my website. https://socalpetrecovery.com/cats
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Cynthia M.
5 months ago
If you haven't yet post on the ring camera app, it's called Neighbors. You don't need a ring camera to use it. I hope this helps.
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LunaMoon G.
5 months ago
Post and search on sites like Pawboost,24PETCONNECT, PetcoLoveLost,
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LunaMoon G.
5 months ago
Post your cat on Nextdoor in Cat Owner's and Lost Pets groups, and on the Neighbors app,or website, they're good resources to notify and mobilize the community, you don't need a Ring camera to post on Neighbors
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LunaMoon G.
5 months ago
Go out tonight with a flashlight and a bag of cat treats, walk the neighborhood where kitty is lost, calmly call the cat's name, with the light,look under vehicles,in their wheel wells, hit the hoods (sometimes they hide in the engine for warmth), look with the light in and around bushes,up trees, under porches and decks,in between buildings, if safe to, behind and between buildings,in courtyards, shine the light on rooftops,on balconies,on fire escapes, use the light to expose the shine,or reflection of the cat's eyes, Calmly call the cat's name,then shake the treat bag. Repeat these actions throughout the neighborhood where the cat is lost every night between right after sunset to right before dawn. Cat is in survival mode.
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Suzan R.
5 months ago
General Information: Hang clothes with your scent on it (Worn clothing from owner) high up outside so the familiar scent can travel and guide the cat back home. Ask your neighbors to check their yard/could be accidently stuck in their garage or shed. (If applicable) Check doorbell or home camera - or ask neighbors to check their camera. Post Fliers with a picture of the cat and your contact information in the area the cat went missing. Not everyone is on Social Media and posters have worked in that if spotted a location can be provided. If a cat is scared they make themselves safe by finding a good hiding spot and often times hide in silence. Look in bushes - bring a flashlight and look for shining eyes. Best time to find your cat is in the early morning hours when the noise level is low and they feel safe. Leave an access point open for the cat to return. This is important if they do come back in the middle of the night. Prayers your cat returns/ or is found safely. Beware of scammers.
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