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Glitch is Missing in Encinitas, CA

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Status

LOST

Date Last Seen

July 26, 2026

Location Last Seen

Encinitas, CA 92024

Nearest Landmark

Rancho Santa Fe Rd.

Name

Glitch

Sex

Female

PawBoost ID

73217383

Species

Cat

Description

Skinny small cat

Message from Owner

This is Glitch- her nickname is Mommy. She is a 13 year old skinny cat and has been with us since birth. She got out when my son took our dog out to pee before bed. She hasn’t returned.

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Feather M.
3 weeks ago
You might try a live trap, they are fairly cheap on amazon, my Jane wanted to come back but was too overwhelmed and scared, she had made a home under a backyard shed across the street and wouldnt let anyone near her. I saw she kept coming around the doors at night and if i didnt have other pets, i would have left the door cracked and that may have solved it. Eventually she was found eating hamburger in the trap on my front porch and all was right again. It took about 3 weeks for her to show up and i did have to release squirrels and possums along the way which were easy. Tuna in oil also makes a lot of scent. Make sure there's water too. If its cold out, wrap the trap in a blanket and make sure to check it often, check it often no matter what the weather is. In fact, best to keep a camera on it. I believe in Jane's case, the live trap was her only chance. Best of luck and a swift resolve for you I hope
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Betsy K.
3 weeks ago
My personal experience has been first securing other cats in another closed-off room, dimming/turning off most or all inside/outside lights and — if safe to do so and should be supervised — leaving doors (especially door/window escaped through) open/ajar in the very early morning (basically, need to camp out in room where door is ajar). (Cats have a keen wide-ranging/radius sense of smell; therefore, it is so important to get their familiar “home” scents into the airwaves.) Every time, my little escape artist has come bolting through the door between 3:00 — 5:00 AM. (NOTE: When he’s escaped and door is closed, he panics and takes off again — it is important they have a way in once they come out of hiding and make a mad dash for home.) Hopefully, if not used to being outdoors, MOMMY is very close by just scared to come out until it’s really dark and really quiet. Prayers for a quick safe return !!🙏🏻
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3 weeks ago
bump for visibility leave your shoes outside
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Susie G.
3 weeks ago
shared ❤️
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Diane W.
3 weeks ago
Praying the owner finds their lost kitty, Glitch very soon 🙏 Shared ❤
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Lisa H.
3 weeks ago
Buy or borrow a trap ASAP put your worn clothing inside it out replacing food often looking for him every single day several times a day and especially at night with a treat looking in places you’ve already looked 1 million times
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Nora T.
3 weeks ago
Have you try contacting HOMEWARD PAWS On Facebook they have access to street Cameras and they help me recover my pet few days ago, they’re reliable and trustworthy https://www.facebook.com/share/19xUphmYHr/
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Denise S.
3 weeks ago
What To Do If Your Indoor Cat Gets Outside For an indoor cat that has never traveled outdoors, it’s very scary to think about your cat going missing. Cats are naturally skittish by nature. So an indoor cat that gets lost outdoors, is typically terrified. And they don’t have the first clue where to go or what to do! Often times a cat’s curiosity will get the best of them. And that “open door” that looks too tempting to resist can equal disaster…after your indoor cat quickly finds themselves lost and all alone. Here are some helpful tips to follow if your indoor cat gets outside We hope by following these you can get them home sooner rather than later! Check The Outside Areas Around Your Home In A Calm Manner This one probably goes without saying. But if a cat find themselves outside, the first place you should think to look is in the bushes around your home (should you have any). Remember: even though it might have seemed like the best idea ever, you’re curious kitty probably realized it was a bold–not to mention dangerous–move once they did it! Your cat knows they are safest when they are with you. Even if they didn’t realize it until they found themselves outdoors. This is why retreating in the bushes where they are hidden from plain sight is the best place to start looking. Do your best to remain calm despite the alarming situation. Yelling or shouting their name or calling for them at the top of your lungs will only prove to scare your already frightened cat even more. Try your best to use the tone of voice you would normally. Just like if you were calling them as you would if they were inside your home. Important: In case you didn’t already know, cats are crepuscular creatures. This means that they are most active at dawn and at dusk. In the wild, this is when cats will do their hunting. Try searching for your cat during these times of the day to increase your chances of finding them. Get That Food Bag And Some Strong Smelling Canned/Wet Food You may attract all the cats in the neighborhood by doing this, but one of those cats just might be yours if you’re lucky! Get that food bag out and shake it, open a can of canned cat food (the fishier the better!) and start stirring it up outdoors while sweetly calling for your cat. Hopefully they are hungry and come running at the tempting aromas of their favorite food! Put Your Scent Outside — Hopefully This Will Help To Bring Your Indoor Cat Home Cats have a strong sense of smell. Take an article of clothing you’ve worn, or perhaps a blanket that you’ve used recently and set it outside. This scent may trigger him/her to come back home should they catch a whiff of it. Although controversial, another good idea is to set their litter box outside near the door. An indoor cat that is not familiar with the outdoors might be hesitant on doing her business outside without her usual privacy. It might seem like a long shot, but nothing is too out of the ordinary when it comes to getting your indoor cat back inside safely. Other argue this will attract unwanted critters. Perhaps it all depends on where you reside. Let Others Know Your Indoor Cat is Lost In the event that your indoor cat that has gotten out is not nearby, you’ll need to alert others in your area that your cat is lost. You can do this by posting signs around your area with a photo and detailed information about your cat. The next step would be to tell your neighbors who live on your street. Visit Your Local Shelters If your cat is microchipped, there is a much greater chance of them getting their happy ending with you. Any time a shelter receives a lost cat, they will scan for a microchip. (Vet offices also do this for animals that come into their care that are brought in.) Should your cat be chipped, you will be alerted via the contact info listed on their records. It’s always important to make sure that your cat has the correct and current information on their microchip record. If your cat is not microchipped, it’s still important to go in and check your shelters for your last cat. Most cats turned in have a short waiting period before they are deemed adoptable; you don’t want to miss your opportunity to reunite with your lost cat. Also, if your cat is microchipped, you can set an alert on their profile, allowing shelters and rescues to know that they are missing. This key step might help them to get home sooner should your indoor cat go missing. REMEMBER: ADOPT, DON’T SHOP; FOSTERING SAVES LIVES & SPAY AND NEUTER! https://coleandmarmalade.com/2019/01/31/what-to-do-if-indoor-cat-gets-outside/
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