Ogdensburg, NJ Lost Male Cat, Bandit/baby Is Missing

Dotti H.

2 months ago

Indoor kitties don't go far from the door they escaped from as they run and hide the first place they find. Typically located within a 5 house radius. Use strong flashlight to look for eye reflection up trees and under bushes even in daylight. Post large neon signs everywhere quickly. Consider leaving the door they escaped from cracked for the kitty to return on their own. Consider leaving a window cracked overnight to listen for meows. Put out owner's scent on unwashed clothing, favorite smelly food, and don't put out litter box. Sit outside at dusk and dawn and shake treats. You must actively search for the kitty. Ask neighbors to check their garages and sheds as kitty may be trapped somewhere inside.

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Rachel C.

2 months ago

https://youtu.be/g2eCoC63B9I?si=Ldj6B_9GsedoYWrQ Watch the slowest cat video and do the things it suggests

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Marcia O.

2 months ago

They usually don’t venture far. It’s probably scared & hiding near by in bushes or an open garage. Most kitties will stay put in their safe hiding spot. ( if they’re not fixed they can wonder further, depends on circumstances) Ask your neighbors to check their sheds, decks, garages. They usually venture out at night after 24-48hrs when they start getting hungry. The “witching” hour when they come out is 3am. You’ll have to put other pets away and open door or window around 2:30am. If you see your pet, don’t try to grab it, it’s still on survival mode and will run. Just sit down maybe with some treats and let your pet come to you. (Remember, never put the litterbox outside. Other cats will mark it & scare your cat away. 🐾) Just in case, also set some humane traps near by, hide them in the bushes where your pet might hide. Good luck & don’t lose hope. Pray to St Anthony, he hasn’t let me down. 🙏🏻🐾