Tarpon Springs, FL Lost Male Cat, Winston Is Missing

Facebook Community Response

Holly H.

2 weeks ago

❤️🐾 Make sure to check your local animal shelter DAILY to see if your cat was picked up or turned in.

Holly H.

2 weeks ago

📷 View photo on Facebook

Holly H.

2 weeks ago

📷 View photo on Facebook

Holly H.

2 weeks ago

📷 View photo on Facebook

Holly H.

2 weeks ago

📷 View photo on Facebook

Holly H.

2 weeks ago

📷 View photo on Facebook

Holly H.

2 weeks ago

📷 View photo on Facebook

Holly H.

2 weeks ago

📷 View photo on Facebook

John M.

2 weeks ago

🙏🏼

Diana E.

2 weeks ago

Winston is a beautiful tuxedo cat — I’m sorry he is lost. Is Winston an escaped indoor cat or allowed outside? His familiarity with the environment will dictate how to find him. Escaped indoor cats usually hide close by but are too frightened to return or respond when called; while a cat that knows his way around may have become stuck somewhere and needs help getting home. I have recovered many lost cats and assisted others so if you tell me about Winston I can provide complete instructions that may help. Please understand an escaped cat may emerge when it's dark and quiet to sneak back inside — if you do just the right things. This usually happens within the first few nights so until I hear back from you please implement this strategy if Winston got out accidentally: tonight lay a familiar blanket or worn teeshirt flat on the doorstep — do not use a litter box, bed, trap, or anything conuous -- along with tempting food at his point of escape. Call him softly to provide a familiar sound and direction (he won't come on command) then watch from inside (DO NOT GO BACK OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT!) and if you see Winston approach and settle on the food be careful not to startle him. Slowly and quietly provide a clear path inside and he may put an end to the crisis himself. If you can't wait up set an alarm and watch again just before sunrise -- it's a popular time. And although some will suggest putting out kitty's litter box, experts say DON’T DO IT. I've never used one in all the times I've been successful recovering a lost cat. Please read this to learn more about why it's neither necessary nor recommended: https://www.facebook.com/notes/lost-cats-georgia/why-we-dont-recommend-putting-your-lost-cats-litter-box-outside/1101245526665296/

View Full Discussion on Facebook