Casselberry, FL Lost Female Cat, Skittles Is Missing

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Diana E.

4 months ago

Skittles is a beautiful eartipped mackerel brown tabby cat with a white muzzle -- I'm sorry she's lost. is Skittles an escaped indoor cat or allowed outside? Her familiarity with the environment will dictate how to find her. Escaped indoor cats usually hide close by but are too frightened to return or respond when called; while a cat that knows her way around may have become stuck somewhere and needs help getting home. I have recovered many lost cats and assisted others so if you tell me about Skittles I can provide complete instructions that may help. Please understand an indoor cat may emerge when it's dark and quiet to sneak back inside. This usually happens within the first few nights so until I hear back from you please implement this strategy if Skittles got out accidentally: tonight place something small but comforting and familiar on the doorstep where she got out (blanket or worn teeshirt laid flat -- not a litter box, bed, trap, or anything conuous) along with a bowl of food. Call her softly to provide a familiar sound and direction (she won't come on command) then watch from inside (DO NOT GO BACK OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT!) and if you see Skittles approach and settle on the food be careful not to startle her. Slowly and quietly provide a clear path inside and she may put an end to the crisis herself. If you can't wait up set an alarm and watch again just before sunrise -- it's a popular time. Also, although some will suggest putting out kitty's litter box, experts say DON’T DO IT. I've never used one in all the times I've been successful recovering a lost cat. Please read this to learn more about why it's neither necessary nor recommended: https://www.facebook.com/notes/lost-cats-georgia/why-we-dont-recommend-putting-your-lost-cats-litter-box-outside/1101245526665296/

Celeste G.

4 months ago

🙏💞🐾

4 months ago

put something with your scent at the door like used socks ask neighbors to check cameras wheel wells sheds search with bell or shake food at normal feed times usually dawn dusk very active post at mailbox areas for apartments and on pawboost nextdoor and petfinder email flyer to local vets

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