Indianapolis, IN Lost Male Cat, Kingsley Is Missing

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Stacey C.

3 years ago

Natalie Sounds good. I hope you find him. 🙂

Natalie C.

3 years ago

Stacey Clifton-Rogers thank you we did put litter box out and search daily

Stacey C.

3 years ago

Set his litter box outside the door he escaped from. I've heard that works.

Molly S.

3 years ago

Natalie Chick Rivich hopefully soon 🤞

Natalie C.

3 years ago

Molly Seidel not yet

Mark H.

3 years ago

Hope you find him ......

Diana E.

3 years ago

Natalie Chick Rivich, I provided instructions for getting Kingsley back inside but I never heard from you so I assumed you implemented the strategy and he is home. Is that not so? If not, you'll have to utilize a more comprehensive technique at this point to recover him. As I tried to explain, most escaped cats will attempt to return on their own, usually at night within 48 hours if they believe it's safe (it must be quiet and still, and you have to remain indoors), but I see that window of opportunity has closed. Although it's possible Kingsley will make an attempt to return overnight (so be watchful) or you will find his hiding spot if you search as I will describe, your objective going forward will be to identify a place where Kingsley feels comfortable emerging at night for food. If you can lure him to a safe and quiet place to eat, he'll stay close and well nourished while you formulate a recovery plan. I've recovered many escaped indoor cats and will share a prioritized set of instructions, below. First, alert nearby neighbors in case Kingsleyis hiding beyond your property (under a vehicle or structure, in a garage, shed, or carport, etc.) then don’t worry that you haven’t found him — cats are expert at hiding. Focusing your efforts close to home, search again during the day using a flashlight, but be quiet and discrete so as not to frighten him (shhh! tiptoe around, do not call or shake treats) -- check every crack and crevice, look in, under and around sheds, vehicles, furniture, under foundations and porches, into trees etc. — but suspend searching just after dark to give him the chance to emerge for food. Put something inconuous but familiar outside (blanket or worn clothing laid flat, etc. — NOT a litter box) to give Kingsley the confidence to come out of hiding, and place tempting food at his point of escape and in various safe and quiet locations at dusk (choose places where Kingsley will feel comfortable eating -- close to a foundation, under shrubs, inside a porch, shed or garage with the door cracked open, etc. — a frightened cat is more concerned with safety than food). Kingsley's instinct will be to come out after dark to eat and you want to be the one feeding him. Please see my complete instructions (click on the link to the PDF, below) and tell me if you have any questions. Hang in there and let me know how it goes. https://www.dropbox.com/s/e63sos0yc7znlej/EscapedCat.pdf?dl=0&fbclid=IwAR1x5gw2G_RoxuSs2vJQ9ym-6PIC-5u10U5UPUO6IRaBaIRT40A_mozvkX4

Michael D.

3 years ago

Natalie Chick Rivich make sure the food is stinky! Favorite treats etc.

Natalie C.

3 years ago

Susan Jane Eaden ty

Natalie C.

3 years ago

Michael Durham been a week today. We’re still hopeful