New York, NY Stray Male Cat Found Near Near at Saint Nicholas

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Sandra H.

2 months ago

Lost Cat Recovery Checklist Immediate Actions ■ Start searching close to where she got out (cats usually hide nearby). ■ Check high & low hiding spots: under cars, porches/decks, shrubs, garages, sheds. ■ Ask neighbors to check open garages/sheds and closed spaces before shutting doors. Best Times to Search ■ Search during quiet/dark hours (best: 12am–7am, especially 1–6am). ■ Use a strong flashlight at night to spot eye reflection. Calling & Approaching ■ Call for her during still hours (overnight/early morning). ■ If you see her: stay calm and quiet (don’t chase). Scent Lures (Safe Options) ■ Put outside: her bed/blanket or your unwashed clothing/bedding. ■ Place scent items near the trap and/or leading toward the door. ■ Do NOT place a litter box outside (can attract predators such as coyotes). Food / Feeding Station ■ Set up a feeding station and feed during the day only. ■ Do NOT leave food out overnight (attracts wildlife & scares cats off). Humane Trap (Highly Recommended) ■ Get a live/humane trap ASAP. ■ Use food only inside the trap (don’t leave food elsewhere). ■ Cover trap with a tarp/blanket for safety and comfort. ■ Check trap frequently—never leave it unattended overnight. ■ In harsh weather: check every 30 minutes. Outreach (Very Important) ■ Post flyers around the neighborhood with phone number (day/night contact). ■ Bring flyers to local vets, shelters (go in person every few days if possible), and pet stores. ■ Tell your mail carrier (they notice roaming pets). ■ Ask known stray feeders/rescuers if they’ve seen her. Mindset ■ Keep checking at different times daily. ■ Don’t give up—cats can be found weeks or months later

Maman M.

2 months ago

o 👋

Ri M.

2 months ago

Thanks for caring about this wonderful and beautiful 😻 kitty cat! Please 🙏 post on Nextdoor and ring apps. It will send your posts to your neighbors in 2-3 miles radius. Much better chance of getting a response. These are two free apps. They use your location to make a localized community. All the people near your location receive the posts, no one else. Nextdoor is kinda like neighborhood facebook. Ring app is for the ring doorbell cameras but you don’t need a camera to make an account. Almost all my neighbors are on it. They use the neighbors tab on ring app to post everyday porch pirate thefts, coyote sightings, cat sightings or lost cats information. God bless the kind people like you who take care of poor cats in need. 🤗 😢 So easy for everyone else to ignore them.

Mary S.

2 months ago

❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

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