Sonora, CA Lost Female Cat, Coco Is Missing

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Sandra L.

2 years ago

Thanks I did all your advices. We live in a rural area so I went around of some of my neighbors houses. One neighbor told me a construction man grabbed a cat the other day so he was going to call him. My neighbor is building his house so they come all week to work on his house. Now I have to week until Monday to know if this was my cat.

Betsy K.

2 years ago

My personal experience has been putting our other indoor-only cat/s in a secure closed off bedroom, dimming/turning off most or all inside/outside lights and leaving our doors (especially door/window escaped through) open in the very early morning. (Cats have a very keen wide-ranging/radius sense of smell; therefore, it is so important to get their familiar “home” scent out there.) Every time, my little escape artist has come bolting through the door between 3:00 — 5:00 AM straight for his litter box. More than likely COCO is very close by just scared to come out until it’s really dark and really quiet. Prayers for a quick safe return !!🙏🏻

Ruth O.

2 years 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.

Kaylene R.

2 years ago

Put something of kitty's outside too. Post on all your local animal groups and keep a daily eye open at those groups. Let the pound know she is missing and keep a daily eye open at your local pound

Suzan R.

2 years ago

General Information: Hang clothes with your scent on it high up outside so the familiar scent can travel and guide the cat back home. Ask your neighbors to check their yard/could be accidently stuck in their garage or shed. (If applicable) Check doorbell or home camera - or ask neighbors to check their camera. Post Fliers with a picture of the cat and your contact information in the area the cat went missing. Not everyone is on Social Media and posters have worked in that if spotted a location can be provided. If a cat is scared they make themselves safe by finding a good hiding spot and often times hide in silence. Look in bushes - bring a flashlight and look for shining eyes. Best time to find your cat is in the early morning hours when the noise level is low and they feel safe. Leave an access point open for the cat to return. This is important if they do come back in the middle of the night. Prayers your cat returns/ or is found safely.

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