Sierra Madre, CA Lost Male Cat, Stitch Is Missing

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Pam P.

2 weeks ago

I did see your post on the L&F Pets group. Best wishes!

Linda G.

2 weeks ago

Thank you. I have done all the above, and I love all the great ideas. 🙏

Pam P.

2 weeks ago

Post on Lost and Found Pets of Arcadia-Sierra Madre-Monrovia and NextDoor if you haven’t yet. More tips: Tips for Lost Cats If you haven’t yet, leave some articles of your unwashed clothing (socks, shoes, t-shirt, a pillowcase) outside for him/her to smell home. Change these out daily to keep the scent fresh. Never leave food or a litter box out, as this attracts coyotes/predators. 📍>>If you can, starting tonight please leave a door or window (even a garage door) cracked open for him/her to return through, especially during the night when it’s quiet out and when cats are most active; this works well, but may take a few nights if they are in hiding. Leave the articles of clothing near the opening. It helps to leave some food out inside the home to help lure him/her in. Don’t give up - cats typically attempt to return home during the night/early morning hours (~1a-5a).<< (keep any other pets safe in a secure room while doing this) Your cat is probably hiding nearby. Go out late at night w/ a flashlight and look for your cat’s eyes. You can try shaking a treat bag if your cat normally responds to that. Check shrubs, under cars, crawl spaces, up in trees and on roof tops (in case your cat has been chased). If you see your cat outside, he/she may be too scared to come to you - sit quietly and have some tuna, Churu paste cat treats and even a wand-type toy to help lure them over to you. Have neighbors check their garages/sheds. Leave out some water, since it’s hot out. Post signs around the neighborhood (even further out at intersections in case kitty has been chased out of the area), since some people are not on social media. *Beware of scam calls/texts/emails/messages/comments. Post on NextDoor, Ring and on local Lost & Found Pets group pages. Check and notify surrounding animal shelters and leave flyers there - also, take flyers to vet offices/ER vets, where someone may take your cat for a chip scan. If microchipped, notify the chip company that your cat is missing. Update/verify contact info if needed. If you have motion sensing cameras, check them to see if kitty has returned to the yard. IF she/he is still young, she/he may respond to sweet, gentle meowing sounds - either do this yourself or download a cat communicator type app to your phone and play sweet, gentle, friendly meowing/purring sounds to lure her/him out of hiding. Best wishes.

Linda G.

2 weeks ago

Carrie Biondo I have done all above for a few days. apologized for the late night disruptions but silly boy has been quiet which is not him. I love the information though. thank you

Carrie B.

2 weeks ago

Immediately (NOW)walk area shake treat bag or Bang on cat food can calling for your cat multiple times during the day-and-night especially when it's quiet out. Look under all bushes and in between houses. Ask your neighbors to check cameras garage, shed backyard. Post on nextdoor, get family & friends to search every day. Search at midnight-5am too call for ur kitten, listen for her meow

Linda G.

2 weeks ago

Thank you. I posted simular as I’ve worked with rescues in past. I love when wonderful people share and advise.

Gladys d.

2 weeks ago

Shared. 😿

Ruth O.

2 weeks 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 ed 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 G.

2 weeks ago

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Linda G.

2 weeks ago

Lost cat....indoor will stay within 50ft of property for up to 10 days. If it’s a in and out cat, it will be a little further. Outdoor only will go through routine. If not spayed or neutered, they could go quite far. He should return to where he last saw his owners and may need a scent trail. Worn clothing, shoes, bedding... Might also be scared to come out of hiding. Under something or up a tree. Twilight night or early AM is the best time, shake treats in a container or tap can of food or dish with s, ( whichever your cat prefers). If you are calling out, it is best to use a calm voice, not panicked. Make flyers with photo and hang around the streets locally. Also, hand one to every neighbor around and behind you. (He might be stuck in a garage.) Check neighbors surveillance cameras, humane society, and vets as well as update all info with the chip company. You should check Facebook, Nextdoor, and might even contact Pawboost as they also will send alerts. I’ve also left a door/window ajar so my other cat came back @2.30am. If spotted: Put a blanket on the ground of the area and sit and speak calmly as they will come up to you. No sudden moments.

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