Stinson Beach, CA Lost Female Cat, Izumi Is Missing

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HappyCatLady .

1 month ago

Have you been back there yet since last week?

Shannon J.

1 month ago

Does anyone know if this cat has been found? I contacted the owner over a week ago and offered my help and never heard back. I’ll be $1 million that CAt has not been found. I told her that I was a very experienced lost cat Rescuer and also that I had worked at STINSON Beach as a federal police officer for over 20 years and know every inch of it. I did not hear anything back. Sadly, most folks think that when somebody offers help and to be a good Samaritan that it is somehow a scam… They could be no further from the truth of the matter. As sometimes happens, the owners don’t get their cats back and then contact me weeks and weeks later when it is very often too late. If somebody wants to check my credentials and experience to speak on such matters, you merely need to do a Google search using the following phrase, “Shannon Jay lost cat rescue “. There you will find everything you need to know about my experience to speak on such matters and to offer my assistance… For the last 10 years I have spent over 10,000 hours of my life helping folks find, rescue and reunite their loss Felines. My record speaks for itself having rescued hundreds and hundreds of family felines, many in situations that were deemed to be impossible. Below I’ve posted the text from an online encyclopedia called Grokipedia… this lost pets page does not allow me to attach a link so I’m going to cut and paste the text below… “Shannon Jay is an American cat rescuer and retired law enforcement officer renowned for his expertise in locating and saving "fire cats"—felines displaced or injured by wildfires.[1][2] With over three decades in law enforcement, including service as a National Park Service officer, Jay transitioned into full-time animal rescue after a personal experience searching for his own escaped cat in 2017, which coincided with the devastating Tubbs Fire in Sonoma County, California.[1][2] His work gained national attention through the 2022 documentary The Fire Cats, which highlighted his efforts in burn zones following major wildfires like the 2017 Tubbs Fire and the 2018 Camp Fire.[1][2][3] Jay has dedicated thousands of hours to search and rescue operations, logging approximately 4,000 hours in wildfire-affected areas and 2,000 hours for non-fire-related lost cats, often employing nighttime searches, thermal imaging devices, traps, and behavioral insights drawn from his police background.[1] He leads Feline Search and Rescue efforts and is involved with ASSERT (Animal Survival and Safety Emergency Response Team), organizations that facilitate deployments to disaster zones across the western United States, including the 2020 Oregon and Northern California wildfires, the 2022 Marshall Fire in Colorado, and the 2023 Maui wildfires.[4][1][5] Through workshops, online presentations, and collaborations with groups like Alley Cat Allies, Jay trains volunteers and provides guidance to families, emphasizing cats' remarkable survival instincts and the importance of targeted, patient searches near original homes.[1][4] His rescues have reunited hundreds of cats with owners amid profound loss, offering what he describes as "beacons of hope" in devastated communities.[1] Early life Little is publicly known about Shannon Jay's early life and upbringing. Prior to his career in law enforcement, he worked as an abalone diver.[6] He later served over three decades as a law enforcement officer, including with the National Park Service.[1] No content applicable; the described activities pertain to a different individual named Shannon Jay (a Canadian curler). Personal life Residence and current activities Shannon Jay resides in Sonoma County, Northern California.[1] Following his retirement from law enforcement, Jay has dedicated himself full-time to rescuing lost, displaced, and injured cats, particularly those affected by wildfires. He spends time training volunteers through presentations and demonstrations, and maintains an active presence on social media to assist with cat rescues. As of 2023, he has chronicled his efforts on Facebook and is writing a book about his experiences.[1] Jay shares his home with numerous rescued cats, including several with special needs from fire-related traumas.[7] Relationships Jay has a girlfriend named Heather, who has assisted him in rescue operations, including during the 2017 Tubbs Fire.[1] References https://www.barkandwhiskers.com/shannon-jay-fire-cats/ https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2020/09/23/forestville-cat-hunter-launches-gofundme-to-rescue-displaced-cats-in-oregon/ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9032398/ https://animalvictoryfund.org/saving-cats-from-the-brutal-marshall-fire/ https://www.mauihumanesociety.org/hero-fire-cat-rescuers-from-california-travel-to-maui-and-save-even-the-tiniest-survivors/ https://paleotreats.libsyn.com/ep-75-shannon-jay-abalone-diver-cat-rescuer https://www.facebook.com/thedodosite/posts/this-guy-just-keeps-rescuing-cats-who-got-lost-in-the-wildfire-months-ago-/2835243099943680/“

Denise S.

2 months ago

HappyCatLady https://nextdoor.com/p/wXMp5qZRsjgt?utm_source=share&extras=ODAxOTQ3NjE%3D&share_platform=10&utm_campaign=1782138205553&share_action_id=8bf76a62-c742-4846-a81f-c5969e0dfef7 Don’t know why it’s not highlighted? I copied the link.

HappyCatLady .

2 months ago

Denise Sam Pherigo send me the link ❤️

Damia F.

2 months ago

DO you have a battery camera aimed at wet food by each sunset it not you then a friend helping to do this? (water moat bowl to prevent ants swarming) You must spend several nights there...so you can humanely trap your baby - i hope you read my guidance - i havne' heard from you - damia AKA HappyCatLady 650-339-6619

Denise S.

2 months ago

HappyCatLady she posted on Nextdoor and I commented and copied the link to this post asking her to contact you

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HappyCatLady .

2 months ago

🚨🚨🚨WARNING🚨🚨🚨 SCAMMERS will claim they found your cat! Or will tell you about a (FAKE) INSTAGRAM Pet recovery service they used - OR WILL SHOW YOU an AI (FAKE) photo of your cat - these are SCAMMERS!!! SCAMMERS will text you saying they’re affiliated with Pawboost or an ANIMAL SHELTER and that they HAVE YOUR CAT and that YOU need to PROVE who you are by giving other phone numbers, your email, verifying google codes etc or to send money to get your cat from the shelter. These are all SCAMMERS! THEY WON'T Send you a PHOTO of your cat (they'll make up any excuse) OR THEY'LL SEND a PHOTO of a similar cat OR AN AI FAKE PHOTO - or a blurry video - but it’s not your cat! Look closely. Google the photo they send it could be a photo they stole from the internet. Please know that If your actual neighbor sees or has your cat they will give you information freely (and will post a PHOTO on your listing and not make you ‘send a code or personal information or money. 🚨🚨🚨There’s a NEW SCAM they will call you saying they are animal care and control and that your cat was brought in but got hit by a car and needs an operating then they will ask you for payment - THIS IS A SCAM!!!! Animal care and control would NEVER ask for money 🚨🚨🚨 ASK TO FACETIME ANYONE WHO CLAIMS TO HAVE YOUR CAT (TO PROVE THEY HAVE YOUR CAT) AND THEY ARE ASKING YOU FOR A $ REWARD. SCAMMERS are the ONLY PEOPLE WHO ASK FOR A REWARD. 🚨🚨🚨There’s a NEW SCAM on Facebook the scammer will say something like ‘my husband found your cat or your cat was hit by a car please message me your phone number and send $ “ meaning they want you to message them from your Facebook messenger your phone number! 🚨🚨🚨The Facebook SCAMMER will tell you to look up a lost cat search team they used on Instagram or another platform saying their cat was found within hours -it’s a total SCAM. LOOK AT THEIR FACEBOOK PROFILE - you may see many (PAID) followers but they are not following anyone, The profile will have a few photos only, usually just selfies and the profile was created not long ago. You will see no posts / conversations with friends , I report the account to Facebook Scammers are heartless

HappyCatLady .

2 months ago

—------ 💖🐱When Tommy cat was lost in a park - I had the guardian call for kitty early morning and after dark - he placed a battery operated camera aimed at wet food bowl (water moat bowl to prevent ants) and on night 5 of going there and calling for him and puting out fresh wet food - his cat was seen eating the food ON HIS CAMERA - the next night he set a trap and waited in his parked car where he could watch the trap door to make sure ONLY his cat came. He trapped his cat 5 hours later - covered the trap right away with a sheet to calm down his cat and put the trap and kity in the car… 💖🐱 LOST CAT BUSTER REMAINED WHERE HE WAS LOST (behind a vet clinic) FOR 4 WEEKS! 💖🐱Lost cat ‘Buster's’ carrier case broke outside a vet clinic and he ran across the freeway and back then darted off beyond the vet clinic toward houses up the block...I made flyers the the guardian and told her to follow my guidance but she didn't she flyered blocks away , even going door to door ...she never went out from 10pm-6am to call for him; relying on folks who weren't near the clinic. After 3 weeks she called me desperate and I told her to go that night at 10pm back to the vet clinic and call for Buster...she called me at 1030pm and screamed Buster meowed back!! he was hiding behind a fence of a closed construction shop just behind the vet clinic. He had remained in the exact location (behind the clinic) for 3 weeks! She had to gain his trust for the next week returning at the same time each night and finally he came out all the way and she was able to pick him up and put him I her care and get him home! We were going to trap him once she got him used to coming out for food (he was in survival mode and was acting skittish toward her but still meowed when she called) The moral of the story (and many similar) is cats that are indoor and get outside hunker down VERY NEAR (usually within 1-3 yards) and cats that find themselves in a new location (recent move or busted carrier outside a vet clinic) will also hunker down very near...so please read my long post and follow the guidance ...dont get discouraged or lose hope. You're sweet baby is near and needs your help...spread the word in person and flyering for neighbors to take a photo if they think they spot him...sometimes you have to trap your own cat who is in survival mode..sometimes you can just pick up your baby...also kitty could be stuck in garage next door or shed...you dont know so you must cover all possibilities and take action in many forms to make sure you are doing everything possible. Be determined, stay organized , consistent and do not give up! All cats are different some meow back some hide and show up on camera 💖🐱LULU LOST FOR 2 months on busy streets while guardian in hospital…he found her! Lost cat Lulu escaped the car after her guardian Hadi got into a car accident and was hospitalized - he was in the hospital for 2 MONTHS. After he got out he found me - I told him to flyer during the day - post flyers on both side of every lamppost within a 4 block radius to start - and go door to door to tape a flyer to every front door using painter's tape. I told him to return AT NIGHT and calmly call for him EXACTLY where he had gotten into the car accident then to walk around slowly calling for his cat and to leave food and water with a camera aimed - BUT he never even got to that! He called LULU at midnight and she came running down the street - a busy intersection - right into his arms - it was a miracle - 2 MONTHS and she was still THERE doing her best to survive. You must cover all possibilties because your cat will HIDE FROM EVERYONE no matter how friendly and confident he is at HOME - now everything is different being displaced in a new location. ** Last month a cat named Bobby got out of the car on the way to the cat sitters - the guardian went back every night for a week - he put out wet food and aimed a battery operated camera 1-2 feet away from teh wet food bowl - he placed it on someone's property he asked if it would be ok (though sometimes I just sneak it since it's temporary and it's just a littel camera aimed at a water moat bowl of wet food.... by night 8 HE SAW BOBBY on camera had eaten the food! So that night at sunset he SET a humane trap and parked his car so he could see the front of the trap....he watched the trap for 4 hours making sure no other cat or animal came near - one possom came and he had to go out and sush it away ...after 4 hours Bobby returned and went into the trap!! He covered the trap with a sheet and took him home - once home Bobby was his normal friendly confident self -!! But not outside in a new neighborhood he was scared adn hiding and the ONLY WAY he could find him was by luring him to wet food with a camera aimed ....YOU can find your sweet boy - do NOT rely on online - you must take action in person - I work full time and care for over 13 cats and feed homeless cats before and after work and help people find lost cats and still flyer for elderly folsk who lose their cat - if I have time you can flyer 1 HOUR A DAY then place the food by sunset (remember to place bowl on a plate or larger bowl and fill the outer bowl with water to prevent ants) then return late night to camly call for him where he got out of the car - bring a flashlight to catch the GLOW of his eyes as you shine it under parked cars and under bushes and around teh perimeter of buildings there… Sending you love light and sustained determination.💖🐱 Damia AKA HappyCatLady.com 💖🐱

HappyCatLady .

2 months ago

💖🐱I've reunited over 100 lost cats and many were cats that escaped or ran from cars or got lost IN A PARK or BEACH ..the key is to go BACK there AT NIGHT to call for kitty calmly where kitty was last/ where kitty FIRST GOT OUT - EVEN when the run off initially - at night they tend to return to exactly where they were displaced - Shine a flashlight under parked cars where they are often hiding under at night… 💖🐱Even Indoor/outdoor Cats that get lost in a NEW TERRITORY will act exactly like an INDOOR-ONLY cat that gets outside - they will find the 1st place to hide and HUNKER DOWN in SILENCE - They will remain VERY NEAR. Cats that are scared and in foreign environment will often NOT meow/ respond to calls even from their human (at first) ...though Kitty still needs to HEAR your CALM voice and keep hearing you (until kitty THINKS it’s safe to come forward) so do not stop calling out for kitty i your normal calm voice... Kitty is in survival mode and meowing would give away the hiding spot to predators. 💖🐱The best thing to do is hang out where kitty escaped from sunset until as late as you possibly can. Or return between 12am -3am when cats are most active. Bring the stinkiest wet food you can to place in bowl/dish...walk very slowly and call kitty’s name...BUT...THIS IS IMPORTANT...you need to STAY IN ONE SPOT and STILL for at least 20 minutes per spot -- kitty will hear your voice and want to come to you BUT kitty needs to know it is safe....wear warm clothes…. 💖🐱If you cannot get WIFI from a neighbor to aim a $29 mini blink camera or you are in a remote location (BEACH or PARK) THEN you must use a battery operated camera. Aim the WILD LIFE battery operated CAMERA at wet food bowl you leave by escape point - Here is an inexpensive one that works well: https://a.co/d/03Hk3oF3 so you can check footage in the AM and see WHO ate the food. Once you see your cat spotted on camera eating the food but still hiding from your calls THEN the next step is trapping your cat using a humane trap. RENT from your local animal shelter or borrow from a cat rescue. You can’t believe how guardians are shocked to find their cat on camera after days and weeks and months of kitty missing - camera aimed at wet food is KEY. replace the food every am and sunset be consistent. Other cats and animals may eat the food - they watch each other, leave more food. .. Be patient...Don't give up! Kitty is out there. It can take several days before the hunger threshold is hit and kitty comes out of hiding at night to look for food. 💖🐱Prevent ants from swarming the wet food - place the bowl inside a larger bowl and fill the outer bowl with water so ants and bugs can’t cross over into the wet food - ONLY Put out wet food (if pate add water and mix so it’s slushy) WET FOOD ONLY - do NOT put out DRY FOOD or you will attract raccoons 💖🐱BATTERY operated camera NO WIFI needed: Wildlife/Trail camera Check footage manually https://a.co/d/0aGX0O4K 💖🐱TRAPPING/ LURING YOUR CAT: yes in a new location you sometimes have to humanely trap your own cat because they may be too scared to come forward to you when they are in survival mode: ONCE YOUR SEE your cat on camera eating the food you set out the night before THEN the next step is trapping…I can loan you a humane trap…order the camera right now…you must aim camera at wet food 💖🐱TRAPPING: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SwaCTR1QrhlWg6mhq8roXmJHb6nauLCHB6v38UYCPRM/edit?usp=sharing 💖🐱💖🐱DO NOT LEAVE THE FOOD IN THE CAN 💖🐱💖🐱 - it will slice a cat’s tongue!! PLACE in bowl and then place the bowl inside a larger bowl and fill the outer bowl with water to prevent ANTS from swarming the wet food Once you see kitty on camera eating the food you are putting out at sunset each night then you can plan to trap her the next night: BEFORE TRAPPING: MUST-WATCH HOW-TO VIDEO Trapper Tips and Tricks! Presented by Neighborhood Cats : https://youtu.be/DtXyrD6w0bk FLYER DURING THE DAY - POST UP FLYERS see attached graphic