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Tinkerbell is Missing in Vista, CA

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Status

LOST

Date Last Seen

July 11, 2026

Location Last Seen

Vista, CA 92084

Nearest Landmark

Osborne & Bautista Ave

Name

Tinkerbell

Sex

Female

PawBoost ID

73132975

Species

Cat

Description

Tinkerbell has striking blue eyes and a light cream/tan coat. She has dark brown markings, including three bold vertical stripes on her forehead, a dark brown nose and muzzle, faint spotted legs, and a darker stripe running along her back. Her ears are large and upright, and she has a sleek, slender build. She is also microchipped and not wearing a collar.

Message from Owner

Please help find Tinker! Tinkerbell is an indoor/ outside cat. She’s only been indoor/ outdoor for about 2 years. She always stays in the yard and comes inside when she’s finished outside but she hasn’t been seen since July 11, 2026 at nighttime, so now we’re getting really worried. She was last seen at her home on the corner of Osborne & Bautista Ave by North Coast Church. She’s not wearing a collar but she is microchipped. She is 13 years old and may or may not come to you if she doesn’t know you. This picture is a few years old but she looks the same. She’s probably scared since she never goes out of the yard. We call her by Tink, Mama T and Tinkerbell. She should come for treats. If found please call & text. Also posting to Ring and the Nextdoor app.

Facebook Community Response

Sherri A.
1 week ago
Here are some helpful tips for finding a lost cat: Start by reviewing this guide from PetMD: https://www.petmd.com/cat/general-health/how-find-lost-cat Search at night using a flashlight. Shine the light into bushes, under decks, and up into trees—cats’ eyes will often reflect the light, making them easier to spot. Ask your neighbors to check their garages and sheds. Once I knew of someone who found their cat inside someone’s BBQ that they had left open. The cat smelled the leftovers, jumped up and the lid came down and trapped it in there for days. Ask your mail carrier to keep an eye out. They travel throughout the neighborhood daily and may notice a cat hiding or wandering nearby. You can also try using scent to help guide your cat home. Put your urine in a spray bottle and lightly spray it around your yard and nearby areas. I learned this tip from a search-and-rescue dog handler when my own cat went missing—the familiar scent may help your cat find its way back. On YouTube, search for the helpful video titled “How to Find a Lost Cat” for additional practical advice.
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Susie G.
1 week ago
shared ❤️
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Carrie B.
1 week ago
Immediately (NOW)walk area shake treat bag or Bang on cat food can calling for your cat multiple times during the day-and-night especially when it's quiet out. Look under all bushes and in between houses. Ask your neighbors to check cameras garage, shed backyard. Post on nextdoor, get family & friends to search every day. Search at midnight-5am too call for ur kitten, listen for her meow
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Marcy N.
1 week ago
Contact Humane Society, Rescue Agencies, Animal Control to see if they have your baby.
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Richard S.
1 week ago
Good luck 🤞
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Ruthmaria C.
1 week ago
If you can put out something heavy with your scent he will smell it your scent travels further will be more familiar and is a comforting scent which should draw him back home. Put it in a safe but accessible place near the area he disappeared from or usually hangs out in. He will probably be near it hiding in not to long a time. I've read recently in several rescues that this technique works. And the scent will last even if it rains and you can change the item every couple days. Putting Flyers in mail boxes and local vets and businesses doesn't hurt. Ask delivery people and mail personnel if they would take a flyer and keep an eye out they are in neighborhood and might see him. Check shelters and vets let them know your looking and that way if he's brought in they are aware he's lost . Good luck don't be afraid to call every couple of days. If you see him do not run after him he might be scared call to him let him know it's you carry his favorite toy treat or blanket to help reassure him.
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