High Point, NC Lost Female Cat, Frankie Is Missing

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Winnie R.

2 months ago

Shared beautiful Frankie with many prayers 🙏

Anna-Maria R.

2 months ago

Lost cat: Lost Cat: if not back yet, perhaps can these tips be of help. Check with Animal Control/Animal Shelter in person, may need to be more than once. Put out some unlaundered clothing from his/her favorite person. Then, at dawn and dusk, when it is calm and quiet, go outside and softly call for him/her while carrying their favorite food. Do not call them if you see them. Assume a low position, blink slowly as that says “friendly, no threat”, and carry their favorite stinky food. Look in every nook and cranny inside, in pump houses, sheds, garages, play houses, and up in trees. If you have a garage, keep the door up 5-6” and put the cat bed inside about 4-5’. Also put some stinky food he likes in there. They usually stay close to home. Put up neon flyers with picture and contact info. Hope he/she is back soon! Or get a tracker: Balynda Brown 919-418-7953 dog tracker Sandra Colston dog tracker 276-768-9650 Website: Bravok911.com Also BRAVO, MAR Search Dog https://www.lostcatfinder.com/the-detective?fbclid=IwAR1CcAVS3K7J1CA50MZnDAicGgs68x418gQ-Ts4iv1p_GdikH85IhyReNP8_aem_AYSw8TJx_awodc7KtoiwVUwuprCGVnljSJ6MPDP_sKCdqzv_AeqYz2ZN-go-KCKsA https://www.pawboost.com/blog/lost-cat-behavior/?fbclid=IwAR12QCmrsAlvYd6tfeswxNVBe3mTGY37UIg9UG4j_zrq9rixyAiW5pa-g_aem_AXuLPRk-wmBjNiz0SU3w6jseC1TFkR4Bwvrbj7zQsfbcRbi9yu5d1zXsNXu3beF9KOs

Kathy N.

2 months ago

Put some food and water out for him and maybe his bed or blanket. Call for him often and dont give up. My cousins cat came home after 3 weeks....make that food and strong smelling one

Sheila M.

2 months ago

If u did not wiTness him/her leaving ur house, do a griD search of eVeRy inch/space. We had 1 cat slip into the garage and hide iNsiDe a bookcase completely blocked by other furniture. Another who got inside a moving box full of clothes, and napped for hours while we frantically searched. Neither responded when called.

Sheila M.

2 months ago

If pet is chipped, contact the chip company and make sure your info is Current and Correct. Mistakes are often made. (And some data bases have closed down.)

Sheila M.

2 months ago

The effectiveness of signs posted quickly all around the area can not be overstated. Reaches those not on social media and lets neighbors know he/she's not a stray.

Sheila M.

2 months ago

Since he/she's an indoor kitty, he/she's likely very nearby, within a 7 house radius, hiding in fear. One of the most effective tips I see posted is- Take treats and a flashlight out when it's dawn/dusk/ night. Walk slowly, shine light under bushes and other areas, like decks and crawl spaces, and up into trees. Pause, shake treats, calmly call his/her name. Listen for rustling sounds or replies. Take a few more steps, repeat. OnlY do this within your own yard, so you don't accidentally encourage your cat to leave the immediate area. Many cats will not reply even to owners when lost. Important to keep ur voice calm and gentle, even though ur stressed and panicked. Post on NextDoor. Notify mail carrier that ur looking for him/her. Notify neighbors so they know he/she's not a stray if they see him/her. Look at neighbors doorbell cams for sightings. ****Indoor cats will often try to get back inside, but can't find a way in.**** If safe, leave a door or window cracked, with smelly cat food and/or your worn clothing nearby. If not safe to leave door open, make sure u still leave water out for him/her. Food, too, if u can keep an eye on it to make sure dominant strays don't get to it and consequently keep him/her away. Have a safe, warm box shelter nearby, too.

Pati B.

2 months ago

She is probably very afraid and when that happens they very often will not automatically respond to your voices. As often is not what will work best if you cannot leave a garage door or window partly opened might be a trail Hansel and Gretel style of her favorite treats. Also what we have found most effective along with putting out some unwashed clothing, T-shirts etc., that will draw her to your scent will be to do your calling in a calm voice when your neighborhood is most quiet. Unfortunately for us that always seems to be between midnight and 3 AM but that is when they seem to be most brave. Be consistent, do your best to be calm and do not get all excited when she comes because she might run. She’s a beauty. Sharing.

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