Alexandria, VA Lost Male Cat, Strawberry Is Missing

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Damien C.

4 days ago

The only way a lost cat can find its way home is with its nose. They have to use their sense of smell to get home again. Put anything outside that smells like their territory. Put the pajamas you slept in outside because you probably sweated in them. Put out their food your stinky socks your smelly sneakers anything you can think of that the cat will recognize by smell. Cats usually stay within a five house radius of their own home for up to a week or so sleeping in the bushes during the day and coming out at dusk and dawn. Those are good times to take a walk shaking the treat bag calling out but cats also tend to come out and walk around very late at night. Try to keep a door cracked if you can whether it's the garage or whatever or a window cracked so you can hear them if they call out for you. Put this on all of the neighborhood pages as well as lost and found pets sites. Knock on the neighbors doors and make sure they know you're looking for your cat. Good luck PS cats can smell up to one mile away from their own house. Absolutely no litterbox outside or food. It attracts predators is why. Never give up.

Paxie W.

4 days ago

I am not an expert, but after ours went briefly missing I have a few tips to share. 🐈‍⬛✔️ Look in storm drains. Bend down and look, dont assume they can hear you calling for them. Even if you are next to it calling out, they may not hear. 🐈‍⬛✔️ Walk the surrounding areas during quite times of the day, especially in late at night and early mornings. Take treats to shake or cans of food to tap. Cats are most likely to be active and venturing out of hiding during those times. Cats are naturally more active during dusk and dawn, and may be less likely to be seen during the day. Additionally, many cats will attempt to return home within the first week, often in the middle of the night. 🐈‍⬛✔️ Don't put out their litter, but do put out a load of your laundry. Your baby knows your scent. Litter might attract territorial aggressive strays or ferals that might fight or chase away your baby. They won't care about your laundry though. 🐈‍⬛✔️ Tell your neighbors. Ask the delivery people, garbage & recycling people to keep an eye out. 🐈‍⬛✔️ Notify the microchip company and make sure they are still in their system 🐈‍⬛✔️ Use free online sources like Canva to make flyers to put up. 🐈‍⬛✔️ Contact the local shelters to alert them. They will check the pets that came in and will be on the look out for yours when new ones come in. They also have resources/suggestions, and can loan you traps. **if you use a trap, check it often as raccoons will injure trapped cats. Do not leave it alone over night. ⚠️ Set your alarm to wake up to check it 🐈‍⬛✔️ Contact the vets in the surrounding area. Someone might take your pet in to see if they have a chip. Leave your info with them just in case someone does. 🐈‍⬛✔️Reach out to local rescues to alert them. 🐈‍⬛✔️ Register them on websites like Petco Lost Love and PawBoost. One will create a flyer for you to print out and both can be used to share on social media. 🐈‍⬛✔️ Check out websites like 24PetConnection , nextdoor neighbors, and the shelters periodically to see if they have been listed as found. 🐈‍⬛✔️ Don't give up.

Alexis C.

4 days ago

🐾❤️ PLEASE DON’T GIVE UP HOPE! ❤️🐾 Since your beloved cat is missing, please know that you are not alone. The fear, worry, and heartbreak of not knowing where your furry family member is can be overwhelming. 💔 🐱 SEARCH CLOSE TO HOME! Frightened cats often hide nearby under decks, porches, bushes, cars, sheds, and in garages or crawl spaces. Check even the smallest hiding places! 🔦 SEARCH WHEN IT’S QUIET! Late at night and early in the morning can be good times to look. Bring a flashlight, call your cat gently, and stop often to listen. A scared cat may not answer, even when it hears your voice. 🏡 ASK YOUR NEIGHBORS FOR HELP! Ask them to check garages, sheds, basements, and other places where your cat could accidentally become trapped. Check doorbell cameras for possible sightings, too. 👕 USE FAMILIAR SCENTS! Try placing your cat’s bedding or an item of your unwashed clothing in a sheltered spot near your home. ❤️ KEEP LOOKING AND KEEP SHARING! Ask for help, follow up on sightings, and continue checking with local shelters. Don’t assume the worst simply because your cat hasn’t returned yet. 🐾❤️ NEVER STOP CARING. NEVER STOP SEARCHING. NEVER GIVE UP HOPE. ❤️🐾 #MissingCat #LostCats #HelpBringThemHome #LostAndFoundPets #MissingPets #CatsAreFamily #NeverGiveUpHope

Robin W.

4 days ago

Also post on Nextdoor and Ring. Go out at night with a flashlight and look for his eyes

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