Ventura County, CA Lost Female Cat, Kitty Kitty Is Missing

Ruth O.

8 months ago

Lost Cats‼️ Indoor only cats and limited outdoor access cats never go far. They go into survival mode and hide in silence. Most of them will not respond when they are in survival mode. 3 AM is the best time to find a missing indoor only cat. This is the time they become most active and responsive. Sit and quietly call for your kitty. Try to stay low, standing is intimidating to cats. Place some dirty socks and aqapillow cases outside. Your scent will attract your kitty. If you have a garage, place the items near the garage door and crack the door enough for her to get in. DO NOT leave food or litter box outside, it can attract predators and aggressive Tom cats. Because indoor only cats hide so well they are not as likely to be ed by a predator. Don't give up, it can take months to find a missing indoor only cat. Use a flashlight as late at night as you can to look in trees, under cars and in bushes. Try to look for the glow of her eyes. The best chance of you being reunited with your cat is to do a methodical search of the area. Most indoor only cats will be within 160 feet of your home. Survival mode lasts 5 to 14 days but can last longer. Once their hunger gets to a maximum theyqq snap out of it but this is a dangerous time because they come out of hiding. The majority of cats will try to make a break for home on the 5th night. In addition to posted flyers, make mini flyers and hand them out to your neighbors. Some people don't pay attention to posted flyers. It's VERY VERY important that you look for her as late at night as you can. If you have other cats, watch them. If they are spending a lot of time looking out a certain window, that’s a good indication the missing cat is in that area. Wildlife and motion activated cameras are also helpful. a lot of people are successful trapping their indoor only cats. If you decide to trap, you must watch the trap closely, predators can a cat in a trap.

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Ronie V.

8 months ago

Get home safe

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Elle M.

8 months ago

Is your kitty microchipped? Report them missing to local county animal shelter. Make sure to post on Nextdoor app as well.. please ask your neighbors to check their garages and sheds they could be trapped inside. And if they have a ring camera ask them to look at the footage for any sightings.Look in the way back of nearby hedges, it’s a favorite hiding place for scared cats. Cats typically hide during the day because it’s noisy and chaotic. Best time to look is at night when it’s more peaceful and quiet. Use a flashlight so you can see the eyes glow. Shake some treats or kibble and call there name. Make flyers asap! Put up neon poster boards around area lost using a big pic of them so it grabs peoples attention.. ASAP: https://asapcats.org/services/report-a-lost-cat/ County: https://www.countyofsb.org/1426/Lost-Animals