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Grampa is Missing in French Valley, CA

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Status

LOST

Date Last Seen

July 8, 2026

Location Last Seen

French Valley, CA 92596

Nearest Landmark

Cloche Dr / McCartney Dr / Tulette Ln

Name

Grampa

Sex

Male

PawBoost ID

73117032

Microchip #

985113006189337

Species

Cat

Description

Small overbite

Message from Owner

LOST CAT, PLEASE HELP US BRING GRAMPA HOME Our sweet cat Grampa got out through a side door that we thought was fully shut. We think the door may not have latched properly. It was an unfortunate mishap, and our family is feeling quite devastated. We have had Grampa since he was a kitten, and he is dearly loved. He is about 4 years old, a big gray male cat, neutered, and microchipped. He is an indoor-only cat and has no idea how to be outside, so we’re worried that he may be scared and hiding quietly somewhere close by. He has a tiny little meow for such a big boy. We’ve already reported his microchip, contacted shelters, submitted him to Petco Love Lost, reached out to neighbors, and we’re leaving ways for him to hopefully make his way back in, including keeping the garage cracked. We are posting here for extra eyes and help. If you live nearby, please check garages, sheds, side yards, porches, under cars, bushes, and shaded areas. He could be hiding in a quiet spot and is too afraid to come out. We are in the Cloche Dr / McCartney Dr / Tulette Ln area of Winchester, near EOS Fitness and Benton Rd. If you see him, please message me right away with the location. Any helpful sighting or act of kindness is truly appreciated. We already feel awful and just want our Grampa home safe. Thank you so much to anyone willing to help us look for him 🫶

Facebook Community Response

Elsa D.
1 week ago
Dawn Frederick-Niehaus thank you. We’ve been very proactive and are continuing to do everything we can 🙏 We’re not giving up on Grampa❤️
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Dawn F.
1 week ago
Time is of the essence. Cats don’t go far from home. Don’t wait for social media to bring your cat home, you need to be proactive. Leave the door/window the kitty exited from open 24/7. If unable, then crack garage door open 24/7 enough to get in. Hang worn clothes and/or your pillow case in a tree or on top of shrubs to create a scent trail. Knock on neighbors doors with a picture asking them to keep an eye out. See if they can check Ring cameras for any sighting. Post signs with kitty’s picture as many as possible, include surrounding neighborhoods. Go out late at night with a flashlight, shaking a bag of food, calling kitty’s name, looking under shrubs for their shining eyes. Post on Ring, Nextdoor and check shelters. Don’t give up. 💕
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Kevin M.
1 week ago
Elsa Doughty I just hope it helps and your baby is found soon and safe.
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Elsa D.
1 week ago
Kevin Maclary Thank you for your time in sharing these tips. We are continuing to do all we can and appreciate everyone trying to help ❤️
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Kevin M.
2 weeks ago
Go around late at night calling them with food and flashlight to catch their eyes. Check around your neighborhood under houses and in small places where they may hide. Put stuff out that has yours and their scent on it. Hang flyers around for people to see. Check shelters and vets daily. Update chip info if they have a chip and its has not been update since a move. Ask neighbors to check in their garages incase they ended up trapped in one. I pray you get your baby back safe and soon.
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Sandy J.
2 weeks ago
Do this immediately.....Put something with his scent on it and put it on the on the porch. Walk your neighborhood and call him, do it again as late as possible (they suggest 3 am). He won’t come out right away, even when he hears you, he will only come out of hiding when he feels it’s safe. They’re usually only 3-5 houses away hunkered down somewhere. If possible leave your garage door or another door or window open enough for him to get in during the night. 🙏https://youtu.be/g2eCoC63B9I
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Carrie B.
2 weeks ago
Immediately (NOW)walk area shake treat bag or Bang on cat food can calling for your cat multiple times during the day-and-night especially when it's quiet out. Look under all bushes and in between houses. Ask your neighbors to check cameras garage, shed backyard. Post on nextdoor, get family & friends to search every day. Search at midnight-5am too call for ur kitten, listen for her meow
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Joanne J.
2 weeks ago
Beauty help bring Grandpa home
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Barbara D.
2 weeks ago
***POST NEXTDOOR Check ✔️ Humane Society, Animal Shelters In-Person DAILY. Some Keep Pets 5 Days then put up for Adoption. Boots on the ground - Walk ur neighborhood check window wells, under decks, inside bushes, sheds, garages, under or behind dumpsters, under staircases etc. Shake bag of cat food as u are walking calling out, calling by name, saying are u hungry, bring flashlight. Some Cats will hide during day and roam at night when it's quiet. Knock on doors and ASK permission to search their backyards. Post Flyer's on neighbor's doors
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Elsa D.
2 weeks ago
Bess Bidwell thank you 🙏
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