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Sambo is Missing in Clay County, FL

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Status

LOST

Date Last Seen

March 29, 2026

Location Last Seen

Clay County, FL 32656

Nearest Landmark

Monongahela Avenue & Acadia Street, Keystone Heights, FL 32656

Name

Sambo

Sex

Male

PawBoost ID

72729656

Species

Cat

Description

Sambo is a 1 year old Male, Domestic Shorthair, SOLID BLACK CAT with Yellow/Gold Eyes, slightly elongated facial features and one ear that is clipped from when he was neutered. Does not have a microchip. (Pictured with his brother Gizmo who is not missing.)

Message from Owner

I am making this post for my father who lives in Keystone Heights, FL. On Sunday, March 29, 2026 my brother and I were visiting my parents who live off of Hiawatha Street to celebrate birthdays. As my dad and I walked onto the back porch, Sambo, who was on the deck and is skittish around people he doesn't know, saw me and ran into the grge. Later, around 3-3:30 pm, we left to go eat dinner at a restaurant. We had no idea that Sambo was in my Dad's undercarriage near the rear of his truck. My brother and I were following behind my parents in another car and, right at the intersection of Monongahela Avenue and Acadia Street, my brother slams on the breaks as we watch a black cat tumble out from the underside of my dad's truck and run into the woods behind the hse at the corner of that intersection (from Co Rd 352, left on Monongahela, left on Acadia, hse on the right corner. I believe this would be the east side of Acadia as we were coming the north end of Monongahela heading south). Had we not been following behind in another car we might never have known what happened. We stopped and called my Dad, he came back and drove down Acadia but didn't see him. My dad made a post on Nextdoor but has not heard anything back yet. We are concerned because the hse right next to where we saw him run into the woods has a fenced yard with large dogs in the yard. Sambo is not used to dogs and is skittish around people he doesn't know. He also does not usually wander off out of my parents yard so we are worried about him being able to find his way back though where he got lost is only about 2 1/2 miles from my parents hse. If you see a solid black cat that matches his description and photo who might turn his head when you call his name, Sambo, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE reach out and let us know so that we can hopefully get him back safe and sound. THANK YOU SO SO MUCH to whoever reads this, shares this and helps us find him! :-)

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Christy W.
2 months ago
Donna M Oliver Thank you, great tips!
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Donna M.
2 months ago
- [ ] Please feel free to copy / paste / share this advice to help find a lost kitty: - [ ] Distribute flyers- knock on neighbors’ doors and hand them out, and post them at intersections as well as any businesses close by. Flyers generate sightings. The more eyes out, the better. - [ ] Mini flyers are also a great idea- LOST PET, a pic of your pet and phone number, printed 9 to a page and cut. Tape near doors of neighbors not at home. Many people save these on their fridge and call with sightings - [ ] -Ask neighbors to check their yards, garages, sheds, under decks and any possible hiding spots. (It’s always best if they let you look.) The majority of people (about 85% rough guess) are kind and want to help. Some people can be indifferent or jerks. Please don’t let them get to you. Most successful reunions come from talking to neighbors vs. posting online- but please do both! - [ ] -Post on Nextdoor, PawBoost and the local lost and found pet pages on Facebook. Post on Ring app as well. You don’t need a Ring camera to have an account and neighbors frequently post found pets and sightings. - [ ] ***BEWARE OF SCAMMERS! Ask them to text you a pic of the cat they see. Beware of comments on social media that recommend pet search services on instagram, these are scams. Some will even ask for a code sent to your phone- never give this out - [ ] -There are reputable pet detective services in many areas that use tracking dogs trained to find cats with great success rates. Consider using one near you. - [ ] -Indoor cats usually stay within a one mile radius from home, though they can travel further. The majority are found within a 5 house radius. Outdoor cats tend to travel further, usually within a 17 house radius. - [ ] Most indoor cats are found very close to home, as in a few houses away or a street over. They are usually found after getting sightings and with trapping. Some come home on their own, usually in the overnight hours. - [ ] -Start searching at home, thoroughly search inside your home unless you know kitty escaped, check any potential hiding spots in your yard & garage. Inside and under sheds and decks. Walk your neighborhood. Check under bushes, up trees and rooftops. Under cars, nearby storm drains, shine a high powered flashlight into bushes and trees and look for reflecting eyes. - [ ] They are masters at hiding and can squeeze into the smallest spaces. They usually will try to return home between 10 PM and 5 AM, most are on the move at dusk / dawn. They can often respond at dusk/ just after dark or at dinner time to the pop of a can. - [ ] Some cats stay hidden for weeks traveling at night. - [ ] -Don’t yell out calling for your cat or sound loud or nervous, keep your voice calm. Having a normal chat on the phone while sitting outside has worked to help draw kitty out if nearby - [ ] **Do NOT put a litter box outside. - [ ] It can attract feral cats that scare kitty away, or worse-coyotes and other predators. Litter has actually been used by hunters to lure coyotes 😳 A cat will be attracted by scent of his home / family, but a coyote won’t. - [ ] Instead, put dirty laundry / bedding of your family outside on your porch or near the door, or place in the garage with the door cracked open a few inches. Continue to replace daily. - [ ] -Is your kitty spayed / neutered? If not, they can become escape artists and bolt outside. They tend to travel further looking for a date, especially males. When you get your baby back, please get them spayed / neutered asap. Spaying / neutering is kind and not only prevents adding more orphaned cats out on the streets, but it tends to curb your cat’s desire to roam. - [ ] -Check nearby shelters and online listings & stray intakes, but go to the shelters in person at least every 3 days. They’re not always up to date on their postings. - [ ] -If microchipped, report lost to the chip company and make sure your contact info is updated
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Christy W.
2 months ago
John Charles Sheffer Hopefully she is alive somewhere and being treated like the princess she deserves to be. I will say a prayer for her. What was her name?
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John C.
2 months ago
Christy Watkins I really hope you do at the time I couldn't post pictures I don't use computers and I have pictures now I might post one of my heart Siamese she looks Siamese my little girl some lady wouldn't show me the face and said that the cat growled if somebody tried to put her outside that's what mine did and I got really upset she has a Siamese face blue eyes but another cat scratched her when she was a kitten and she has a white mark on her lip no other cat has that and this lady would not show me the cat's face that's when I described her I'm just hoping she's alive somewhere and someone's taking care of her
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Christy W.
2 months ago
I am sorry your fur baby was stolen from you, I know that must have been really devastating for you. <3
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Christy W.
2 months ago
Robin Lynn Great tips, thank you!
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Christy W.
2 months ago
Robin Lynn Thank you for the tips!
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Christy W.
2 months ago
Robin Lynn My dad did make a post on Nextdoor about Sambo. They don't have Ring, I don't know if their neighbors do.
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Christy W.
2 months ago
Patricia Ferrer Thank you, great tips, especially about the other sites!
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Christy W.
2 months ago
Robin Lynn Thank you for this!
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