Barrie, ON Lost Female Cat, Popscotch Is Missing

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Vince O.

6 days ago

Cat search tips: Now is the time to search non stop. Indoor cats especially are likely hiding scared & close by. -Call her name like normal, not in a panic. Take treats and put out your clothing/or her blankets by your doors. Leave your garage door or even house/patio doors partially open -Talk to all neighbours and ask them permission to search their yards, sheds, decks, all hiding places. Put up posters right away. -Most of all, don’t stop searching now! If it comes to a point where you have no luck, set up a camera and a live trap. Live traps can be borrowed from rescues and shelters, but there are strict conditions to monitor them while set to “trap” -dm me if you want help with traps -asking neighbours to check cameras and get a sighting is crucial because it helps you know where a trap is best to set up -talk to people walking dogs in the area and kids who know the area -Also check in your house in drawers under couches —some cats were found inside the couch behind the fridge or in basements -Cats don’t make a sound when they are scared, your kitty might be locked in somewhere. — putting up posters everywhere even a few streets over and on the end of your drive way with a photo and your info — not everybody is on facebook —even make the poster into half pages as flyers to distribute to houses and people walking the area (have a colour photo on the poster and your cell to call with a sighting) —offer a reward if you can -Put a piece of clothing and shoes that you have worn and a cardboard box and food out -put it outside & leave your garage door and basement window open a bit. Have a trail of treats going to your house. -Some cats came home between 2 am and 5 am—try a flashlight to reflect their eyes — Take posters with your info to all shelters even outsite your area and vets in person and check them every few days; they may identify a male cat as a female cat at shelters — check kijiji and check and join every facebook group in your area (people share and comment on them) — contact TNR people if in your area where they know property owners with feeding stations for colonies (unlikely but some home owners put food out for lost or stray cats) -Not everybody likes cats and they will not check their sheds and garages nor post lost cats -lost cats were found locked in a shed, a garage, stuck under sheds, decks, stairs, and crawlspaces, window sills & window wells, in a neighbour's basement, in the attic and in a neighbour's car engine -Some cats get disoriented and can’t find their way home —extend your search a few streets over —best times to go look for your cat are dusk or first light. Take a flashlight with you, cats' eyes will reflect back at you. BE CALM ..POSITIVE ..CALL LIKE YOU SEE THEM ..CALL VERY SOFTLY ... CALL OFTEN .. SHAKE TREATS. —check places they can get into like ceilings or even open vent work? Also check closets or washer/dryer if there is any chance it was left open just a bit. -Couches and box springs are another popular place for them to hide. —some say emptying the vacuum on the lawn or near garage or home entrance works by attracting them to a familiar scent — make a scent trail with an old smelly tshirts to lure him from woods, bushes, ravines to the front door. — Check construction sites, some cats were found in materials on sites, even in unfinished basements

Gisela C.

6 days ago

• Here are some good tips people gave me when they found their lost cats: I know this is a lot to read but please read it it will help you find your kitty Don’t wait until your kitty comes home. The most important thing is go out there right away talking to neighbors and ask if you can check their garages and sheds under sheds, under stairs, decks, trees and under bushes and your own backyard, under cars and up trees another cat was found in a garage also check everywhere in your house. Also check in your house in drawers under couches some were found inside the couch behind the fridge and in basement. Cats don’t make a sound when they are scared. your kitty might be locked in somewhere. and putting up posters everywhere even a few streets over and on the end of your drive way with a picture of your cat and your info not everybody is on facebook. . Put a piece of clothing and shoes that you have worn and a cardboard box and food put it outside leave your garage door and basement window open a bit. Have a trail of treats going to your house. Use a toy on a string cats like to play and a laser pointer. Some cats came home between 2 am and 5 am. Take posters with your info to all shelters even outsite your area and vets in person and check them every few days; they may identify a male cat as a female cat at shelters and check kijiji and check and join every facebook site in your area people share and comment on them. Not everybody likes cats and they will not check their sheds and garages nor post lost cats. When cats are scared, they don’t make a sound Check construction sites some cats were found in unfinished basements. recently lost cats were found locked in a shed, a garage, stuck under sheds, decks stairs and crawlspace and couldn’t get out. on a window sill, and in a neighbour's basement, in the attic and in a neighbour's car engine , window wells in empty houses and under cars under tarps one was found locked in a camping trailer one was found in a mattres in the house. Someone found her cat DOWN IN A 5 FOOT DRAIN ON NEIGHBOR'S PROPERTY. Some cats get disoriented and can’t find their way home extend your search a few streets over. best times to go look for your cat are dusk or first light. Take a flashlight with you, cats' eyes will reflect back at you. BE CALM ..POSITIVE ..CALL LIKE YOU SEE THEM ..CALL VERY SOFTLY ... CALL OFTEN .. SHAKE TOY TREATS. . Some cats came home between 2 am and 5 am. Some people said the cat came home when the emptied the vacuum cleaner on their lawn. Cats were found between 10 and 20 km away from home please extend your search a few streets over with posters. Some cats were gone for weeks and month and were found so please don’t give up your kitty is out there waiting for you. Also every town has a TNR they feed feral and stray cats find out where they are and check a lot of cats were found at the feeding stations. Good luck I pray your will find your kitty. Is there any places they can get into the ceilings? Or even open vent work? Also check closets or washer/dryer if there is any chance it was left open just a bit. Couches and box springs are another popular place for them to hide. They can be very sneaky! This is what this lady said--- Wow so thanks to everyone advice I literally shook the contents of the vacuum into the air in the backyard softly called her name and sat down shaking some treats 5 mins later I hear a faint meow and she appeared. I now swear by the vacuum at dusk trick. Thank you everyone. Hopefully my neighbors dont think I'm crazy. I've been in their backyards all day. And then shaking the contents of the vacuum into the wind. Lol i cant thank you all enough. A lady said she used my tips and found her kitty under a shed. Another lady made a scent trail with an old smelly tshirts to lure him from the ravine to the front door. This lady said I did the vacuum thing and shook the treats. 3 mins later I heard meowing. Sprinkle catnip it around the yard. PLEASE NEVER GIVE UP. I pray you will find your kitty. You might need a live trap

Susan D.

7 days ago

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Sandy T.

7 days ago

Not sure if this will help, but you could try.. Please place its bedding 🛏 outside, along with the owner's unwashed clothing👚👖 front and back door 🚪with a contents of tuna can 🐟 on each entrance, you can leave your garage door a bit open as well. In case it comes in that way. And leaving food there as well...supervise food outdoors. Leave little bit of your windows 🪟open. So the cat may hear familiar voices. Also vaccumed home 🧹dirt in a stocking hanging it in front and back of home🏡 enterence . You can also add some catnip 🌱in a stocking hanging by your entrances. Show your neighbors 🖼picture of the🐈 cat. 10 houses to the ⬅️ left 10 house🏡 to the right➡️ front ⬆️ and back⬇️ if they spot him to give you a call ☎️ immediately. Also, you can put up a Sign post 🪧with your 🐱📷 picture. In front of your 🏡lawn and to call you or contact you ASAP. Go early ⏰️ in the ☀️morning and shake treats calling the cats name when things are quiet.. Tell neighbors to check their sheds and garage.Just in case it's trapped.. Check check under decks and neighbors vehicles🚗 Also, you can install a camera / Baby monitor 📹 to monitor and see & hear if the cat is around your house 🏡. You can even ask your Local Pet 🐱 Animal Shelter to Rent out a Safe Trap and monitor it.. Post your ad on your phone app NEXTDOOR, & PAWBOOST too ! Praying for a soon safe return 🍀 of your kitty 🙏 ❤️🏡🐾

Jennifer B.

1 week ago

If this is an indoor only cat that never goes out, look close. Indoor only cats when lost get scared and hide because it is unknown territory and usually do not come out when you call. Usually are within 3 or 4 houses . Put out something with your scent such as a piece of clothing or blanket. Call at dusk, dawn and night and shake the treats. Get in your neighbour's yards and look under decks, sheds, in trees, bushes, in garages, under vehicles and hood or anywhere they can hide. Put up lots of posters. If you are searching at night, use a flashlight as their eyes glow in the dark. https://www.google.com/url?opi=89978449&q=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3Dg2eCoC63B9I%26xstg%3DCAMSEBUJ_b-oH-PhF0yjBgb_zzE%253D&sa=U&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwjghPWRqr-XAxWsK1kFHSnQLYIQwqsBegQIDxAB&usg=AOvVaw271JAYSiGD2ZdZqADmEZOM

Jan A.

1 week ago

Go out around 2AM with smelly food or treats and call softly for her. Have neighbors check sheds and garages. Post lots of signs. Also a good idea to stick notes through your neighbour’s door or mailbox for them to check their properties.

Alyssa M.

1 week ago