Grand Rapids, MI Lost Male Cat, Charlie Is Missing

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Beth H.

4 weeks ago

Hope some of these ideas will help... 🔻PUT OUT neon LOST posters, have your neighbors check their ring cams, sheds, garages, under the hood of their cars. Look up in trees, under bushes. 🔻PUT OUT worn clothing, SOCKS, blankets, pillowcases, if possible place where they can blow, cats can smell up to a mile away. Typically they do not travel more than 5 to 7 houses away from home. They are more likely to move at dawn and dusk. Use a flash light then to look for your kitty's eye reflection. If you have a back door, garage door, leave slightly open in case they come home to find shelter there, also call QUIETLY his/her name, shake treats if they respond to that having the door open to a safe space that it can come running back to. They're usually scared and resort to survival instincts, do not chase. ⚠️⚠️IT IS NOT advised to put their litter box outside as it can attract other outside critters and keep your cat from coming back home 👉this being said some people do find the litterbox to be a good scent trigger for their cat: 🔻PLEASE monitor the box and NEVER leave outside after dark. 🔻SAME for food, only leave out if you can monitor. Notify your microchip company, mail carrier, your local shelter. Post on neighborhood apps & local lost and found groups in your area (via FB). 👀 If you do have sightings of your kitty and are unable to get them back inside please ask for help in setting a ❤️humane trap. ⚠️⚠️⚠️CAUTION👉with suggestions to contact a lost pet person or service, they should be local and well recommended! A message from someone saying they found your cat and to send a 6 digit code, it's a scam! PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP!🙏

Karen B.

1 month ago

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Jackie W.

1 month ago

There’s a lot of stray cats in the trailer perks nowadays post some ads up around the area rewards always helps go out walking the neighborhood, knocking on doors rescue your neighbors to check their sheds under decks under bushes under vehicles go out several times during the day and several times laid at night with a flashlight, a treat bag calling for your cat. They are usually found within 5 to 10 ounces for a mile, they usually come home between the hours of 12 AM and 7 AM when it’s very quiet outside they are more active. They stay hidden more in the day when there’s lots of noise post some ads on local Lost and Found pet sites. You can google these in your area such as neighbors next-door, and craigslist and for the love of. For the Love of Louie *Michigan Lost Pet Lookers* and paws Boost and you can also try putting your cats bed, blanket toys, and some of the dirty clothing from inside the house, such as T-shirt, sweaters, blanket sheets, put these items out on your porch. Do not wash these items. Keep your eyes and ears open. check with local veterinarians check with local animal, shelter and Humane Society. You must let them know you lost your cat just in case somebody is looking for it beautiful baby prayers get out walking in the neighborhood, knocking on doors prayers.

Brenda B.

1 month ago

If he’s not used to being outside, he did not go very far. Go outside with a flashlight call his name you’ll be able to see his eyes look under everything. Please keep us posted.

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