Lauren E.
3 years ago
TIPS TO HELP FIND YOUR CAT:
1. Kitties usually stay close by their home. Indoor kitties aren't used to being outside, so they usually don't go more than 100 to 300 yards from their house, then they hide in a bush or some small dark place and just sit and wait. Even if you call them, they may not come because they are freaked out and scared.
2. Put things outside that smell like you and like your kitty litter box, a used towel, shirt, dirty shoes.
3. Do not put food out you will attract other animals that may keep your cat away. You can walk around holding a can of your cats favorite food. The smell of the food with your smells may help make a scent trail back to your house.
4. Walk around the neighborhood calling. You don't even have to yell, kitties have very good hearing. Even if he doesn't come out right then he may have heard you and will later be able to catch your scent and follow it back to your house later.
5 Pass out fliers to neighbors and talk to everyone, especially kids and dog walkers. It is a great idea to offer kids $20 if they find your cat and can tell you were he is. Kinds love money and a challenge.
6. Check closed garages. Ask people to check their garages, or you can listen to garages as you go by.
7. Use a flashlight under bushes and dark places, even during the day: It is hard to see kitties who are hiding especially under dark bushes or under houses. Use a flashlight, even during daylight hours and shine it into the dark places. The light will reflect off their eyes.
8. Sleep with the windows open, you may hear them crying at night.
9. Check the shelter every day.
10. If your lost cat has a cat friend at home. If the cat you lost is close to one of your other cats at home, take the cat you have at home out in a secure carrier and walk around with him or sit with him outside. Hopefully the other lost cat will hear and smell him.
11. Social Media - Facebook, Nextdoor, CraigsList, and PawBoost Lost & Found: Post pictures of your pet on Facebook and ask your friends to pass around. Talk to your vet too.
