Wolcott, CT Lost Male Cat, Simba Is Missing

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Gary M.

2 years ago

Amanda Ranaudo I hope you find him soon!

Amanda R.

2 years ago

Gail Szatkowski thank you!

Amanda R.

2 years ago

Gary Moss thank you!

Amanda R.

2 years ago

Susan Barrowclough thank you! 🥰

Susan B.

2 years ago

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Gary M.

2 years ago

If he’s an indoor cat that got out, he’s likely scared and hiding under a porch, behind bushes, or in a wooded area. Go out at night with a flashlight that might reflect against his eyes and call him gently. Beyond that, create scent trails on the ground leading to your home (or to a trap, ideally monitored with a trail cam, so you can respond quickly when the cat is in the trap). Get a towel and rub it with your dirty laundry, blankets, socks, or anything else with the scent of home. (Do not use kitty litter.) Tie a rope to the towel and drag the towel from the areas where you think the cat might be, creating scent trails leading to your house (or the trap). You won’t smell the scent on the towel or the ground, but the cat will. (If you use a trap, load it with a little cat food, enough to attract the cat from the trail that leads up to it. Rely on the scent trails to get your cat to the trap.) Rain and snow will wash away the scent trails, so you’ll have to drag again afterwards. Also, it might help to renew the trails every couple days. Important: . Never leave a trap unattended, always keep an eye on it, checking it every 1/2 hour in person or with a trail cam. It should be positioned close to where the cat escaped. . Trail cam photos and videos are marked with time stamps, helpful to know if and when the cat shows up but doesn’t go into the trap. . Post flyers in the area with a picture of your cat and contact information. . Even if you don’t have a trap or a trail cam, scent trails leading to your home can work. This has worked for me and many others. Most helpful for indoor cats who don’t know where “home” is. Dan Montuori developed the method and has a video demonstration on his FB page. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/n7nkfgmMToi4cMRz (Link given is non-commercial. Dan does not charge for advice or services, given in memory of his beloved dog, Stella.)

Gail S.

2 years ago

Do this ASAP Put out items with your scent on it, like an item of dirty clothing, towel, blankets. Put vacuum dust outside The door since It contains home scents in it. Leave out a bowl of water. (if indoor only cat Will be hiding in silence and fear either in your yard or neighbors). DO NOT put litter box out it will attract feral cats and predators. Call as may times as possible, but night time is best Because its quite. Ask neighbors if you can check garages, sheds and under decks and their security camera recordings in the mid morning hours since cats are more likely to come out when it's quiet during the night. Put up 11x17 poster in neighborhood. Use a flashlight at night because you will see a reflection of their eyes, look up trees and post on you local town community page and next-door neighborhood app.

Brandie F.

2 years ago

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