Rufus is Missing in Altadena, CA

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Lost Male Cat last seen At the top of Fair Oaks near Zorthian Ranch., Altadena, CA 91001

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LOST

Date Last Seen

August 30, 2026

Location Last Seen

Altadena, CA 91001

Nearest Landmark

At the top of Fair Oaks near Zorthian Ranch.

Name

Rufus

Sex

Male

PawBoost ID

73329902

Species

Cat

Description

Grey. His name is Rufus. Very sweet.

Message from Owner

Rufus was left with us as his previous owners moved out of the country :( he was settling in my dads office as that was the only space we had to contain him & were trying to get at least 3 days before letting him go outside. The door was left open a second too long and he ran out & one of the dogs chased him.. he ran beyond the property line & into the neighborhood of upper fair oaks. We’re hoping he comes back! 😭

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Anina I.

3 days ago

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Pam P.

3 days ago

Post on Lost and Found Pets Altadena-Pasadena- South Pasadena, CA and NextDoor if you haven’t yet. Tips for Lost Cats If you haven’t yet, leave some articles of your unwashed clothing (socks, shoes, t-shirt, a pillowcase) outside for him/her to smell home. Change these out daily to keep the scent fresh. Never leave food or a litter box out, as this attracts coyotes/predators. 📍>>If you can, starting tonight please leave a door or window (even a garage door) cracked open for him/her to return through, especially during the night when it’s quiet out and when cats are most active; this works well, but may take a few nights if they are in hiding. Leave the articles of clothing near the opening. It helps to leave some food out inside the home to help lure him/her in. Don’t give up - cats typically attempt to return home during the night/early morning hours (~1a-5a).<< (keep any other pets safe in a secure room while doing this) Your cat is probably hiding nearby. Go out late at night w/ a flashlight and look for your cat’s eyes. You can try shaking a treat bag if your cat normally responds to that. Check shrubs, under cars, crawl spaces, up in trees and on roof tops (in case your cat has been chased). If you see your cat outside, he/she may be too scared to come to you - sit quietly and have some tuna, Churu paste cat treats and even a wand-type toy to help lure them over to you. Have neighbors check their garages/sheds. Leave out some water, since it’s hot out. Post signs around the neighborhood (even further out at intersections in case kitty has been chased out of the area), since some people are not on social media. *Beware of scam calls/texts/emails/messages/comments. Post on NextDoor, Ring and on local Lost & Found Pets group pages. Check and notify surrounding animal shelters and leave flyers there - also, take flyers to vet offices/ER vets, where someone may take your cat for a chip scan. If microchipped, notify the chip company that your cat is missing. Update/verify contact info if needed. If you have motion sensing cameras, check them to see if kitty has returned to the yard. IF she/he is still young, she/he may respond to sweet, gentle meowing sounds - either do this yourself or download a cat communicator type app to your phone and play sweet, gentle, friendly meowing/purring sounds to lure her/him out of hiding. Best wishes.

Laura P.

4 days ago

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