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Vinny is Missing in Mission Viejo, CA

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Status

LOST

Date Last Seen

August 16, 2026

Location Last Seen

Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Nearest Landmark

Montilla Ln. & Naccome Drive

Name

Vinny

Sex

Male

PawBoost ID

73314462

Species

Cat

Description

Tabby cat with 5 front toes

Message from Owner

Lost indoor tabby male cat. He is around 15 lbs. with 5 front toes. He has a white chest with colored tabby colors. He is 2 years old.

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Dawn F.
3 days ago
Time is of the essence. Cats don’t go far from home. Don’t wait for social media to bring your cat home, you need to be proactive. Leave the door/window the kitty exited from open 24/7. If unable, then crack garage door open 24/7 enough to get in. Hang worn clothes and/or your pillow case in a tree or on top of shrubs to create a scent trail. Knock on neighbors doors with a picture asking them to keep an eye out. See if they can check Ring cameras for any sighting. Post signs with kitty’s picture as many as possible, include surrounding neighborhoods. Go out late at night with a flashlight, shaking a bag of food, calling kitty’s name, looking under shrubs for their shining eyes. Post on Ring, Nextdoor and check shelters. Don’t give up. 💕
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Maria E.
4 days ago
Marsha M.
5 days ago
Sharing ❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
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Joyce S.
6 days ago
Eileen Padberg we put up flyers and my neighbor to us he was OK. He was hurt he came home as soon as he could.
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Dawn F.
1 week ago
Time is of the essence. Cats don’t go far from home. Don’t wait for social media to bring your cat home, you need to be proactive. Leave the door/window the kitty exited from open 24/7. If unable, then crack garage door open 24/7 enough to get in. Hang worn clothes and/or your pillow case in a tree or on top of shrubs to create a scent trail. Knock on neighbors doors with a picture asking them to keep an eye out. See if they can check Ring cameras for any sighting. Post signs with kitty’s picture as many as possible, include surrounding neighborhoods. Go out late at night with a flashlight, shaking a bag of food, calling kitty’s name, looking under shrubs for their shining eyes. Post on Ring, Nextdoor and check shelters. Don’t give up. 💕
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Joseph S.
1 week ago
Check in bushes and under cars near your home, and check on the next street over, especially in the evening with a flashlight, calling out to him and making a familiar sound. Ask neighbors if they might have seen him, and when they last did if they have. Ask them if he might be trapped in their garage or shed. Check websites of your local / county animal shelters for their recent acquired cats. They often have a section you can view their photos and details. It may be good to go there in person as well. I hope he is found🙏🏻
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Kevin M.
1 week ago
Go around late at night calling them with food and flashlight to catch their eyes. Check around your neighborhood under houses and in small places where they may hide. Put stuff out that has yours and their scent on it. Mainly their litter box and sprinkle their used litter around the yard as they'll recognize the smell and it'll deter other animals from coming around. Hang flyers around for people to see. Check shelters and vets daily. Update chip info if they have a chip and its has not been update since a move. Ask neighbors to check in their garages incase they ended up trapped in one and to check their cameras in case they appeared on them to get a sense of direction they could be. I pray you get your baby back safe and soon.
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Eileen P.
1 week ago
Cats don’t run they tend to hunker down. She is close by and scared. Walk the neighborhood and knock on doors. Put up flyers. Leave a garage door or window open a little, cats like to come home after dark when it is quiet. Don’t give up!. Be sure to check shelters every couple of days. Time is of the essence. Also put notices on PawBoast. She is close by biding in bushes, in a neighbor’s yard or garage or in a street drain or even up a tree. Walk the neighborhood and knock on doors. Put up flyers. Leave a garage door or window open a little, cats like to come home after dark when it is quiet. Don’t give up!. Be sure to check shelters every couple of days. Time is of the essence. Also put notices on PawBoast. Don’t give up but get out there now!
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Kimberley S.
1 week ago
🚨 LOST INDOOR CAT – URGENT TIPS TO HELP BRING THEM HOME SAFELY 🚨 If your cat has gone missing and is usually indoors, here are critical steps to take: 🏠 Create a Safe Way for Your Cat to Return • Leave a door or window open (ideally the one they escaped from), even overnight - cats often return in the quiet late-night or early-morning hours. • Crack your garage door slightly to allow safe entry. • Place your worn, unwashed clothes up off the ground outside - your scent can help guide them home. • Do NOT place food, water, or litter boxes outside - these can attract other animals and deter your cat from returning. 🐾 Help Them Feel Safe • If you have other pets, keep them secured in a separate room to avoid scaring the missing cat away if they return. 🧭 Search Nearby and Alert Others • Cats typically don’t go far - they may be hiding under decks, in bushes, sheds, garages, or yards close to home. • Talk to your neighbors and ask them to check around their property. • Request that neighbors check doorbell or security cameras (like Ring) for sightings. 📣 Spread the Word – Not Everyone Uses Social Media • Put up physical signs ASAP - include a clear photo and contact info. • Post online in multiple places: • Facebook (your page and local lost pet groups) • Nextdoor • PawBoost Lost & Found • Ring Neighbors app ⚠️ Beware of Scams • If someone contacts you saying they have your cat and asks for money or asks you to verify a code, do NOT respond - this is a scam.
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