Mount Vernon, WA Lost Male Cat, Jasper Is Missing

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Ginny G.

2 months ago

https://youtu.be/g2eCoC63B9I

Ginny G.

2 months ago

https://www.missinganimalresponse.com/lost-cat-behavior

Ginny G.

2 months ago

Once an indoor (or outdoor) cat is lost they will hunker down and stay hidden. He is hopefully still close by and staying hunkered down. The best times to look for him are late at night and early morning hours when it’s dark and quiet outside. Only one or two people looking and no small children. The main thing is calmness and soft voices when looking for him. Take a flashlight and gently call for him and watch for his eye shine. You can also gently shake a bag of cat food or treats if he knows that sound. Check in trees, on rooftops, fencetops, under bushes, cars, porches, decks, check your garage really well and any sheds or outbuildings and especially ask your neighbors to do the same. He may be stuck in someone's shed or garage. If safe to do so, leave a door/garage door/window cracked open so he can get back inside during the night. I've heard of a number of cats that just come back in on their own if the door is cracked open for them. You can put a scent item outside that he will recognize but another cat or predator won’t (blanket, cat bed, clothing). Litter boxes and food can attract coyotes and other cats so don't put those out. They will keep your kitty away. Report him as missing at your local Humane Society and/or Animal Control and go there often to look for him. Also report him as missing on the Lost My Kitty website. They can help contact local vets and rescue agencies for you. These tips are good for indoor/outdoor cats too. Best wishes on finding your kitty. ❤️

April S.

2 months ago

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Barb M.

2 months ago

Oh what a handsome boy 🐈‍⬛

Amy D.

2 months ago

Prayers 🙏 Is he strictly indoor? Is he chipped? What steps have you taken so far?

Kimm L.

2 months ago

HOW TO FIND YOUR LOST CAT - “Indoor only" cats never wander far from their home. When they get out, they go into survival mode and hide in SILENCE. Despite all attempts, they will NOT respond to you. Cats that get out will typically become afraid. When afraid, they will seek safe haven under a deck/house, an opened garage (keep your garage door opened a crack) or in a bush. Sadly they will not meow when called as meowing would give up their location to a predator. This behavior has nothing to do with whether the cat loves you, whether it recognized your voice, or whether it can smell you...it has everything to do with the fact that a frightened cat will hide in silence. You have the highest chance of finding your cat by conducting an aggressive, physical search of your yard and your neighbor’s yards. Late at night and EARLY in the morning (2 - 4 am) is the best time to find a missing "indoor only" cat. Don't give up! It can take WEEKS to find a missing "indoor only" cat. Use a flashlight late at night and look in trees, under cars and in bushes. Try to look for the glow of his eyes. While some cats may return within a few hours or days, others may take up to 10-12 days before they break their cover. Once their hunger and thirst gets to a maximum, they snap out of it but this is a dangerous time because they then come out of hiding and are at risk of predators. If possible, leave the door or window open from which they escaped. Make mini flyers and hand them out to your neighbors. Most people don't pay attention to posted flyers. It's very important that you continue to look for him EVERY night, as late as possible. Research shows that he’s close by. Don't give up! Interestingly...The new evidence is to NOT leave the litter box out as it can attract aggressive cats or other predators which can displace the cat further from its home. Cat litter attracts predators. In fact, some coyote trappers use cat litter as bait. Ever wonder why cats bury their waste? They don't want to advertise their presence to predators! A litter box placed or sprinkled around the home may put your cat at risk of being ed by a predator before you can get him back in the house. There is no single trick to recovering a lost “indoor only” cat, but there are methods that are highly effective. Use ALL of them! Praying your kitty returns soon or is found safely. 🙏🙏🙏🐾❤️🐈 even if your kitty was an outdoor cat. Also, a lot of these tips would still help.

Charla K.

2 months ago

Sweet Cat Boi.😽

RuthAnn E.

2 months ago

🙏🏻❤️

RuthAnn E.

2 months ago

🙏🏻❤️

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