Fort Myers, FL Lost Male Cat, Rudy Is Missing

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Petrizzo T.

1 month ago

Does this cat look like your cat?

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Ann S.

2 months ago

I hope Rudy is found real soon 🙏

Crystal F.

2 months ago

If I’ve sent this before, please disregard. Good luck in finding your cat. Helpful tips accumulated over the years. He or she is likely hiding nearby. Cats are scared when they get out and hide as fast as they can. Sometimes they won’t come out of hiding for days or even weeks. Their brain is in survival mode. One cat took 14 days to show up at the trap on owners front porch. First thing to do is look around outside under yours and neighbors porches, sheds and tiny areas you think he/she wouldn’t even fit in, because usually they can. Don’t forget to look in trees. 1. Hang lots and lots of posters. Every stop sign and intersection in your neighborhood. Then go to major intersections. 2. If POSSIBLE and without attracting wild animals Get some cans of Mackerel. Take the juice and put it in a spray bottle and add some water. Spray it in the trees and bushes and along your home foundation. Spray it leading to a big bowl of Mackerel near the door he got out of. One of the best ways is to get a Trap (Home Depot, Lowe’s, Feed Supply Store) and a camera( you can get an great one on Amazon for about $20 called Tapo(protect from weather), unless you have a home security camera. Set it up near the door he got out of. Put the bowl of mackerel in the back of the trap. Spray the juice leading to the trap and into the trap. Line the bottom of the trap with your dirty towel. Change the food and towel twice a day. Be prepared for raccoons, opossums, a skunk in certain areas, and any strays in your area. If a stray is caught and friendly please take to a vet to be scanned for a microchip.. 3. Ask neighbors to check garages and sheds.. 4. Sit outside in the evening talking calmly. Talk and say his name like you would if he was with you. You may have to do this for several hours for several nights. It could take weeks before he shows up. Don’t go after him if you see him. Just keep talking and have him come to you.. 5.Put items of the cat near your house and in trap 6. Walk around the neighborhood to get your scent out. 7. Go out with a flashlight at night, calmly walking around looking for the glow of his eyes. Calmly talking to yourself saying his name, so he hears your voice. This can be very helpful. A friend found her cat this way after missing for 6 days. The cat was 5 houses away on the edge of the woods. 8. YouTube search “How to Find a Lost Cat” video. Great information! I know of a blind cat that was found after a month. 9. One woman played “Cat attractions sounds #46”on Tik Tok and her cat came home. It was posted by @catmi7 Cats usually come out at night. Don’t give up. Many people give up too soon. This could be a marathon, not a sprint. 🙏🏻🐾❤️ Cats are typically not scent animals like dogs with their owners scent. Do have cat nip on hand, a laser light toy and maybe a cat toy wand. Often when owners see the cat outside the cat is not ready to come home and will run. Sprinkle catnip on area and sit on ground a distance away. Let them roll in it and "take the edge off". Crawl closer and distract it with toy wand or laser. When distracted, grab it and get a good grip on the back of its neck and hold tight against you and get in house fast. 🙏 ◦

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

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