Pam P.
2 weeks ago
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A few tips for getting your senior boy home:
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.
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).<<
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.
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 that ask for a code - do not respond to them. Also, ignore all the commenters/scammers telling you to follow a link to a pet rescue/drone service on Instagram or a website- all scams that ask for money.*
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.
Best wishes and don’t give up!
