Las Cruces, NM Lost Female Cat, Lucy Is Missing

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Renie H.

5 days ago

You need to first call and inform chip company if they're chipped, then you should definitely make a report online for the humane society/pound and let them know, because they can call you if they show up, but you should actually go daily as well because they don't always know for sure and your eyes are better then theirs. Next go and checkout pawboost and nextdoor apps and post on the other lost and found sites in your area and on fb. Also post on them with as much information and pictures as you can to help the searchers know who and where to search. Put your clothing and something of theirs on the front and back porches so their and your scents are outside and they can smell them. DO NOT set kitty's litter outside, because predators will smell the litter and stalk it for your kitty. DO NOT put food and water out either as other animals and predators will be coming in for a free meal, plus your kitty needs to not have a full belly so they'll be more apt to stick around home. Scared cats tend to hide during the day and they will stay in shrubbery or bushes or in the window wells of houses with bats or crawl spaces. Indoor cats who get out are generally only 2-5 houses away in both directions from your home and or across the street or behind your house. Get flyers made up and take them with you as you go and walk your neighborhood. Go out in the evenings to call when it's quieter. Use your printed out flyers to put up posters around your neighborhood, talk to your neighbors as well and touch things down low, to once again leave your scent for them to follow home. When it is dark, take a flashlight and crawl on your hands and knees and shine the flashlight into the shrubs, bushes, window wells, etc, so that their eyes will shine brightly back at you. If you do find your cat, remember they are scared, so reach and move slowly so as not to scare them and they take off in fear. Lastly beware of those that are trying to tell you to use pet detectives or pet trackers, especially those that use a instagram IP, they can be scammers, with no info on their pages and don't even live here, so go to their home page and check them out before you do anything, make sure they're legitimate. Don't give up hope, keep the faith, and hang in there, will be praying that they come home safe and quickly.

Tia J.

6 days ago

Create a scent station (items with your/your cat’s smell - unwashed bedding, clothing, cat tower, etc. Especially important if cat is in new/unfamiliar area. Do NOT put out litter pan as feces often used to mark territory and may inadvertently attract predators or territorial cats.). Check it often, especially when things are quiet (late evening/early morning). Leave the garage door open 5” overnight. Check nearby Ring/security cameras in the area. Check in and under everything inside and outside with a flashlight. Cats don’t usually go far and freeze in a tight ball in very small, tight, dark areas when scared. The flashlight catches their eyes’ stare, especially at night. Thoroughly check inside your home, especially if this is a new/shy/scared pet. Post on NextDoor app as it covers your local neighborhoods. Be sure to check your local animal shelter in person at least every other day (can’t stress enough - in person!!! You know your pet best plus animals constantly brought in). If your cat is not spayed/neutered, may be why it is “lost” and traveling further. Hope your pet is home safe and soon. (Note: if anyone asks for money or a code as “they have your pet,” this is a scam). https://www.pawboost.com/blog/7-effective-search-tips-for-finding-your-lost-cat/ https://petfbi.org/i-lost-a-cat/tips-to-lure-a-cat-back-home-2/

Tia J.

6 days ago