Markham, ON Lost Male Cat, Pluto Is Missing

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Roz K.

12 months ago

Shared. Note that TWO DAYS is a long time to a cat. This is MUCH MUCH longer. If you have not already done all these things, do them ASAP. If you have, do them ALL again and go much further in your search. DO NOT GIVE UP. Advise Markham Animal Services and check their website for found cats. Also notify nearby vet offices, rescues, shelters (e.g. SPCA/Humane Society) and the microchip company if he's chipped. Note that intact male cats can travel long distances in search of females in heat and have trouble finding their way back home. Alert local feral cat feeders who may spot him searching for food. Cats will usually stay in hidden places near the door they left for 2-3 days before wandering or food. In case he's still nearby or comes around check all nearby dark, shaded areas under bushes, shrubs and trees and places where he can shelter if injured or scared. Check under decks, in window wells and dark corners of porches, yards, garages, sheds and stairwells where he could be hiding or might be trapped. Thump the hoods and fenders of nearby parked cars in case he's hiding in a wheel well or engine compartment. Ask nearby (5-10 block radius) neighbours to do the same and to check their porches, garages, sheds and yards where he could hide or may be trapped. See Pawboost and check their website for found cats and for search and find suggestions as well as sample posters. Post notices in a 5-10 block radius, include outbuildings and construction sites. Put a notice in nearby (5+ block) neighbours' mailboxes. Post on FB lost and found dogs and cats site and on community and local store notice boards. Go out AFTER dark and bring food and treats, walk around a 5+ block area in old area as well as along the way, stop periodically, semi hide and put the food beside you not in your hand and softly call. Listen carefully but do NOT make any loud noises. Lost cats are terrified and do not recognize their owners as safe.

Laurie W.

12 months ago

Put up posters, put use litter outside so she/he can pick up on their scent. notified vets, shelters, and recuses. Also notified chipped company if your cat is chipped. Check 1-2 blocks each way calling the cats name. .Check close to home like tree's, brushes, and any holes he may fine to hide. Ask neighbors to check their backyards and sheds. Go out late at night when everything is quite calling the cats name while carry a treat like tuna, make sure you stop to listen. Check under cars etc... Do you know if their is a cat colony someone in your area bc you could check with them to see if your baby is there too GL...Also beware of scammers-don't give money and ask them to sent picture

Sarena K.

12 months ago

Hoping you find this puss😕❤️ Go out looking for her/him at night when it’s quiet. Call and listen! for them to call back. Go down laneways etc too - they could be trapped in a garage, injured & hiding, scared… Knock on doors & talk to people on the street - they may know of her/him - someone may have taken them in. Ask neighbours to also check In their cars. My neighbour’s cat got into my car and was trapped for one very hot day😢. I only found him by chance … & if I hadn’t had to use my car … File a LOST report with Toronto/other Animal Services in case they end up there - continue to check their listings! Continue to call - they won’t necessarily call you. Also, check their ‘deceased animals’ listings 🥲 Consider setting a well-monitored live trap in your yard. He may be too scared to come out but may be able to be trapped. You may catch other critters that will need to be released. Don’t give up on her/him .🥰

Tori J.

12 months ago

A good list of things to do is on the Toronto Humane Society website, as well as www.catsinthebag.org Get signs up and file a lost report with Animal Services and local shelters (and keep checking their listings). Make sure your microchip is registered, and your info is up to date with the company too. And here is some helpful info: https://www.missinganimalresponse.com/lost-cat-behavior/ Post on Neighbourhood groups, and be sure to also do a post on the fb group Toronto Lost and Found Cats

Kyla R.

12 months ago

Share this in any local facebook groups you belong to, you can also post on the Nextdoor app; you enter your postal code where you are or were with your fur baby last so it attracts others for awareness in your area ❤️❤️❤️

Dana B.

12 months ago

The kitty is probably hiding close to home and scared. Call the kitty’s name softly morning noon and night. Late at night. Rattle a treats bag. Put out toys and food and water. Rig up a cat shelter - place articles of clothing and blankets that smell like home in the shelter. Posters work. Make posters and put them up everywhere with your phone number visibly on the poster. Ask for sightings. Don’t give up.

Jan A.

12 months ago

Go out around 2AM with smelly food or treats and call softly for him. Have neighbors check sheds and garages. Post lots of signs. Also a good idea to stick notes through your neighbour’s door or mailbox for them to check their properties.

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