Richmond, VA Lost Female Cat, Fluffy Is Missing

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Kramer M.

1 year ago

Martha Ruiz thank you

Kramer M.

1 year ago

Olga Schenck thank you

Crystal Y.

1 year ago

Here are some tips that have helped to bring lost cats home: Cats do not typically go far, especially those that are not used to spending time outdoors. If your cat is an indoor or an indoor/outdoor cat, look very throughly inside… EVERY nook & cranny inside the home. Always keep in mind, cats are the absolute best at Hide & Seek. File a lost report with animal control and check nearby shelters *in person* and often. If your cat is chipped, report it to the microchip company Leave the opening you think they got out cracked for them to re-enter, (they’ll usually go back in the way they went out) If the cat is used to canned food opened with a can opener, use your outdoor electrical socket or an extension cord to plug in your can opener outside to “call” them to eat Put wet/smelly food out in the evening. Pick it up during the day or if you notice it's attracting strays. Put a trail of dirty litter from the box all along the edge of your yard and along tree and bush lines close by and along any trails. Do NOT put out the entire litter box outside (this may draw predators). Put out unwashed articles of their and your bedding & articles of clothing, especially those of their favorite human. You can also make "scent strips" from these unwashed items and place them in trails leading to your door or window . Go out late in the evening and in the very early morning with a flashlight… look for the glow of their eyes… under vehicles (including tire wheel wells), under porches, in sheds, storm drains & other exposed pipes, in bushes, etc. Your cat will be most active between dusk and dawn. Sit quietly while softly shaking a bag of treats and softly calling your cat's name. Make chum trails leading to your door by using a can of canned tuna in water (no oil) or canned cat food and a gallon of warm water. Shake well and sprinkle in trails leading to your door. Get fliers up right away with phone number asking for sightings and ask neighbors to check garages, under porches, etc. Post in PawBoost, Ring and Nextdoor apps. Offering an award may be helpful BUT whether offering a reward or not, WATCH OUT for scammers (they’re all over lost & found animal groups, preying on those in their most desperate times)!!! Be cautious of those that claim to have your pet but may want a 6 digit number as well as people suggesting using resources on IG and FB. One quick, simple way to find out if a person is legitimate is clicking their profile… don’t take their suggestion on a “finder” if their page is locked or they don’t have an active page. Anything that sounds too good to be true (“they found my pet immediately” or such)… it likely is. Hope this helps! Fingers crossed !🤞🤞

Crystal Y.

1 year ago

I don’t suggest doing this! This is likely a scammer!!!

Olga S.

1 year ago

Shared

Nancy V.

1 year ago

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Kramer M.

1 year ago

Dianne Banton thank you

Dianne B.

1 year ago

Kramer M Dorothy , Your very welcome ! Hopefully Fluffy will be found !

Kramer M.

1 year ago

Dianne Banton thanks for the tips, I really appreciate it

Dianne B.

1 year ago

Call softly late night early morning when it quite out .. if there is any way you could leave your door slightly open and call .. have a spot light to shine to see eyes in the dark .. they are usually close by and will often come back to the door .. or hide under bushes or decks to feel safe ! Also check crawl spaces under houses , garages, sheds of neighbors nearby ... check culvert pipes .. up trees .. and under car hoods and tires also ...this can happen and they could be miles from home . A set trap may be needed and monitored ! Trail cam help to monitor the areas ! Post to Nextdoor ... Am sure you have tried most all of these !

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