Pittsburgh, PA Lost Female Cat, Pumpkin Is Missing

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Patsy H.

2 weeks ago

Some time ago, my young cat snuck out late. I called him and put out a trap, but he didn't come. In the morning, I went out and made cat sounds like he does because he doesn't meow. I then heard him respond and found him hunkered down beside the air conditioner. He must have been very scared all night. He was only about 20-25 feet from my back door. I copied the following messages from other people giving advice on finding lost cats. If Indoor Fixed Kitties: Indoor fixed kitties rarely go far and are usually found hiding scared nearby. Look under everything...porches, decks, sheds, cars, bushes, etc. Look at night and into the wee hours of the morning with a flashlight to see eyes glowing. Ask/tell neighbors. Flyers = sightings. Consider using a humane trap ASAP. Please no litter box outside because it can attract predators and potentially keep your kitty from returning. Prayers for a safe return. If you're able you can also try leaving a door, garage door or window cracked open to let kitty come back in. A video doorbell or trail camera can be helpful to see if kitty is coming around when you're sleeping. Honestly - the magic time is 11pm-6am in spring/summer (8pm-6am in fall/winter) - when no humans are outside. That is when they feel comfortable coming out of hiding. Sit on steps/porch by where cat escaped - talk softly. Let cat come to you. Avoid eye contact. Lost pets will not act "normally" - they are in survival mode.

Sunny M.

2 weeks ago

Set and monitor a humane trap asap

Tina M.

2 weeks ago

Did you see her escape or see her outside?

Tina M.

2 weeks ago

Yasmien Gartez Great! The tips I have wouldn't have worked if both weren't true (Fixed & Indoor Only). PLEASE take the time to read them - they really work! I keep them constantly updated. Learned the hard way when mine was missing - did all the WRONG things.

Tina M.

2 weeks ago

***If cat is fixed and inside only*** ❤️Honestly - the magic time is 11p-6a in spring/summer (8pm-6am in fall/winter) - when no humans are outside.❤️ That is when they feel comfortable coming out of hiding. *Sit on steps/porch by where cat escaped - talk softly. Let cat come to you. Avoid eye contact. *Lost pets will not act "normally" - they are in survival mode. *Don't give up ©️ Tina Marie

Tina M.

2 weeks ago

***If cat is fixed and indoor only*** PLEASE read & follow tips: 🔥These suggestions I learned when my cat was lost - I was doing the opposite in most cases - and many years of animal rescue🔥 *During the day - sit for a while on a porch/steps and talk softly - to a friend/family member or to the kitty. Many times they recognize family voices and will come out of hiding. Shaking a favorite cat treat container may entice. If you see it, don't jump up to grab the cat - let it come to you. Pretend to cry. *Go out when dark with a flashlight and look under/over/behind/inside EVERYTHING near your house - a flashlight will make a hiding kitty's eyes glow. *MANY cats are recovered sitting on a porch LATE at night when no one is outside and they feel comfortable coming out of hiding (spring/summer 11p-6am or fall/winter - as early as 8p or 9p-6am) & talking softly. 💥2a-4am magic hrs💥 *They go into survival mode and hide. Don't yell the cat's name - speak softly. Inside cats are usually found hiding (under a tarp or deck) or trapped (in a garage, shed, etc) within a 5 home radius. Ask neighbors to check. *Put an old baby monitor next to dry food - you will hear when food is being eaten. Smelly food may help (tuna in oil, sardines, rotisserie chicken). *Cats can smell up to a mile away. Place a piece of dirty clothing (the stinkier the better!) or a blanket they sleep on outside. *Leave a garage door/window open slightly if possible - just enough that kitty could return on it's own. *Put sign in front of house, in case someone took in assuming cat was a stray. *Don't give up❣ ©️ Tina Marie

Yasmien G.

2 weeks ago

Tina Marie my bad 😞 I’m still alittle distracted and distraught. If she’s a girl you know what I meant 😓

Sharon W.

2 weeks ago

🐾🙏🐾

Karen L.

2 weeks ago

Sharing

Tina M.

2 weeks ago

Yasmien Gartez she can't be both. Spayed is for females, neutered is for males.