Byron Center, MI Lost Male Cat, Bentley Is Missing

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Sara B.

1 year ago

Terrie Spehar Nordness thank you!

Terrie S.

1 year ago

All the above advice + Make sure you go to the shelters, animal control, humane societies & every rescue you can think of in person and check for your dog or cat as often as you can. Don’t rely on just calling to check for them. The shelters are understaffed and overwhelmed right now, they may not recognize your dog or cat from a description over the phone. And, put up flers & post on love of louie, next door, etc., etc

Terrie S.

1 year ago

Walk around calling your cat as you always do. Look under bushes and in hiding places. Look at dawn and dusk with a flashlight to catch the glare of your cat's eyes. Leave garage door and lanai partially open if possible. Your cat will try to get back inside ..most likely at night. Use a trap...The only way to find his way home.or to the trap is by smell. Use some of your used clothes, put them outside and around the trap. A friend of mine used her shirt and dragged it through the neighborhood. Her cat found the smell and followed it home. It is all about the smell. You can also cut a shirt of yours into small small pieces and leave a scent trail back to the trap. I read a few days ago that a lady put out a trace with the old litter throughout the neighborhood. It worked. Her cat came home! Use the litter to lead your cat to the trap. Also try to distribute flyers throughout that neighborhood...as many as you can ( 3 miles radius at least). Check shelters in person...don't just call. Put battery operated trail cameras outside. Your cat might show up in the middle of the night. When you know the time you can wait for for your cat and slow blink to make contact. NEVER GIVE UP! I read once that you can put a chair outside and cover it up with a blanket and the cat can jump up and hide under the blanket and feels safe. They said you should put one of your shirts under the blanket and food and water next to the chair. It might be worth a try to put up a chair

Jackie W.

1 year ago

Post some ads up around the area rewards always helps go out walking the neighborhood knocking on doors ask your local neighbors to check their garages sheds under decks under vehicles behind bushes and Barnes. Go out walking the neighborhood several times during the day and several times very late at night with a flashlight, shaking a treat bag calling for your cat. They usually stay close to home. They usually come home between the hours of 12 AM and 6 AM when it’s very quiet outside keep your eyes and ears open ads local Lost and Found sites, such as neighbors, next-door, and craigslist and for the love of. Louie and paws boost and Kent county lost and found sites and grand rapids last and found sites check with local veterinarians and local animal, shelter and Humane Society daily. You must go there prayers you can also try putting your cats bed, blanket toys, and some of your dirty clothing from inside the house. Do not wash these items such as T-shirts, sweaters, blankets put these items out on your porch. Keep your eyes open animals have a great sense of the smell change outside items have a couple of days this works great for cats and dogs. This work for me and my cats several times.praying

Donna R.

1 year ago

Shared. ♥️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️

Nancy C.

1 year ago

❤️‍🩹🐾🐾🙏🏻

Lori E.

1 year ago

🙏❤️🙏

Sara B.

1 year ago

Thanks, Debra. I’ve done most of those things.

Debra B.

1 year ago

Cats typically stay close to home. Go out when it's quiet and take a flashlight and a favorite toy or treat to shake when calling for them. Be prepared to crawl into a space to get them. Cats can become disoriented and you will need to go get them. Check crawl spaces with a flashlight. I had one that was disoriented that the flashlight caught the top of his ears. I had to crawl in and get him. I've found him in a bush another time. The flashlight caught the reflection of his eyes. I had to literally crawl into places for one of mine. The vet told me it's because they are territorial animals and can become disoriented. Put up flyers and ask neighbors if you might be allowed to look around for your pet. I have found mine under my home twice, once under a low deck, in bushes and even under a neighbor's car in their yard. Post also on Next Door Neighbor and on For the Love of Louie and Pawboost. Alert shelters and local police.

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