Orlando, FL Lost Male Cat, Slumpy Is Missing

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Connie H.

2 months ago

🙏🏼

Ruthie M.

2 months ago

I found my lost cat the old fashioned way with fliers posted on street and stop sign posts and on my mailbox

Dr. J.

2 months ago

Louise Jennings I'm curious about something. I have a question.

Gigi D.

2 months ago

Post him on Nextdoor dot com too! I pray that you will find him soon!

Delmarie R.

2 months ago

Post also on Nextdoor app Prayers for your baby’s safe return 🥺🙏🏽

Diana E.

2 months ago

I’m so sorry your beautiful black cat got outside, but please try not to despair -- Slumpy is likely hiding close to his escape route, too frightened to come when called or emerge in the daylight. Most indoor cats will attempt to return on their own, usually within the first few nights if the conditions are just right, so if you know what to expect and how to react, you could have him back inside by morning. I've recovered many escaped cats and have a full set of instructions, but I’ll withhold them for now, hopeful you won’t need them. This is what I suggest you do and when: DURING THE DAYTIME, alert nearby neighbors in case Slumpy is hiding just beyond your property (under a vehicle, in a garage, shed, or carport, etc.), then, if there’s time before dark and you can search SILENTLY without dislodging him from his hiding spot, focus your efforts close to home and tiptoe around using a flashlight, but be quiet and discreet so as not to frighten him (shhh! DO NOT CALL or shake treats), check every crack and crevice, look in, under and around sheds, vehicles, furniture, under foundations and porches, into trees etc. but suspend searching when it gets dark to give him the chance to return voluntarily. AT DUSK lay a familiar blanket or worn teeshirt flat on the doorstep where he escaped (DO NOT USE a litter box, bedding, trap or anything obvious -- it's there for scent only) to give Slumpy the confidence to come out of hiding, and place tempting food in front of the door (making sure you can still open it when he returns). Call him softly to provide a familiar sound and direction, then watch and listen closely from inside (DO NOT GO BACK OUT AFTER DARK!) and if you see Slumpy approach and settle on the food be very careful not to startle him as you slowly and quietly provide a clear path back inside. If you can't wait up set an alarm and watch again just before sunrise -- it's a popular time to return. Please let me know what happens tonight and if he's not back by morning, I'll provide more detailed instructions. Also, although some suggest putting out kitty's litter box, EXPERTS WARN AGAINST IT. I've never used one in all the times I've been successful recovering a lost cat. Please read this to learn more about why it's neither necessary nor recommended: https://www.facebook.com/notes/lost-cats-georgia/why-we-dont-recommend-putting-your-lost-cats-litter-box-outside/1101245526665296/

Deborah N.

2 months ago

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Louise J.

2 months ago

Put out worn clothes that smell like you. Place them close to the door most often used! Go out and about and CALL AND CALL……loud and often. Lost cats become very disoriented and your voice will act as a beacon! IF HE IS NOT CHIPPED, go IN PERSON to BOTH the Humane Society AND Animal Control. Take his picture with you. Ask to look over the kitties! Since this gorgeous baby is BLACK, you need to pull a full court press to get him back! People do awful things to black kitties. PLEASE be very pro-active! Don’t give up.

Lisa D.

2 months ago

Cook chicken on the grill. Put catnip outside. Play YouTube videos of kittens crying and shine a laser cat toy around the bushes.

Jo A.

2 months ago

Shared with prayers. 🙏🙏🙏

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