Lafayette, LA Lost Male Cat, Leo Is Missing

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Clifford S.

2 weeks ago

We are in that area, often. I will show my wife and share it....we will try to keep our eyes open 🙏🙏🙏😺

Christine M.

3 weeks ago

Here’s great hints from Rachel Grafton: “From lots of personal exp, found that if a tame indoor cat finds itself outside alone in an unfamiliar situation who isn't used to being outside, they will usually be EXTREMELY scared & will seek the nearest place where they can hide (normally within 1 block of their home) & will not move from that hiding area for several days. They WILL NOT come out of hiding if they hear your voice or even see you within 2' because they are hiding for their life from unknown predators that may be nearby. However, some kitties who tend to be friendly around strangers will approach people they see to get their attention & will show signs that they are a pet that is lost or was abandoned. Many people will take them inside to keep them safe. If they think it is lost, many will make the effort to try to help find its owner. But many will assume it was abandoned if it doesn't have a collar on or has a microchip & won't put out info that they found an unfamiliar friendly kitty & will sometimes keep it, re-home it, or bring to shelter. So it's a good idea to tape your missing kitty flyer on outside of every mailbox within a 2 block area asap. If it's still outside in the area, I found best way to find them is wait till it's dark & quiet outside & walk the neighborhood with a bright flashlight. Shine the light under bushes, decks, raised platforms, anywhere they could hide from unknown possible predators and protect their flanks . When the light from the flashlight hits an animals eyes, they shine very brightly & can then easily see where an animal is that otherwise probably wouldn't be able to see in the dark or daylight. When you do see reflected light from an animals eyes, approach cautiously because it might not be your kitty. Thankfully, when a light hits their eyes, they typically stay where they are & don't move. Approach quietly while softly saying the pets name. If it isn't your kitty, it will tend to dart away when you get within a cpl feet. If it is your kitty, it will remain silent w/o any movement & should allow you to pick it up & take it home. They tend to stay in the first hiding spot they find for at least 4-7 days & won't even leave it for short times to search for food from fear of possible predators. WHERE TO LOOK: When they find themselves in an unfamiliar location outside & alone they will try to make themselves as invisible as possible while desperately searching for the NEAREST place they can hide. So look at where they got out for nearest solid wall or row of bushes or something similar that they could keep next to in order to not be as visible & to try to protect at least one side of their body while searching for NEAREST place to hide. Follow that path & shine flashlight at any nearby area that the kitty could hide itself & be able to watch its surroundings for any predators or other animals that might approach its hiding area. They won't go into neighbors back yards unless that path goes that direction & they haven't found a closer place. When searching at night around the neighborhood, be careful to keep the light from your flashlight at ground level & not shining into your neighbors windows. Also good idea to wear bright colored clothing & keep face visible when searching after dark & try to stay on sidewalk or edge of road so that if someone notices a flashlight being shone on their property, your clothing & behavior will help them realize you are looking for your pet. Do not put their litter box outside by doorway! That would attract other wildlife there & if kitty does come home on its own, if it sees unfamiliar animals it will run away from the area & find another hiding place. I've had the most success in searching after dark between 11-1 & 3-4:30 am because that's when a hiding, scared kitty will tend to emerge just a little bit from deep within their hiding area while still remaining hidden from view in order to better access their surroundings & potential nearby dangers. When it's noisy out they will tend to get as far back from the entrance of their hiding area as possible to mininize chances of being seen & attacked. When noises from human activity gets close it will then tend to go back deeper into the hiding area again & remain there until it's once again dark & quiet. It's while they are closer to the hiding entrance that a flashlight beam might reach them & the reflection from their eyes wil show us where they are & we can then hopefully bring them safely back home where they belong. Suggest focus initial search within 1 block of where they got out because that's where most are found. But if not seen in that area, expand search area because if chased when they were outside, they may have gone further before they found place to escape & hide in. Prayers for the quick & safe return of your missing kitty. Rachel Grafton October 2021”

Marie M.

4 weeks ago

I did put the litter box out after the first couple of days. Thanks.

Flo B.

4 weeks ago

Put his litter box outside or his bed

Patty M.

4 weeks ago

Suggestions that Work to Help Lost Pets: 1. If you have found a pet, please have the dog/cat scanned for a microchip. Any vet will scan (free of charge). Including the emergency vet (open at night) Lafayette Vet Care Center. Or you can use one of these scanners, available 24 hours a day, located at - the Lafayette Animal Shelter: 410 N. Dugas Rd. Lafayette - Lafayette Police Department: 900 E. University Ave., Lafayette - Youngsville Police Department: 311 Lafayette St., Youngsville - Spay Nation for Dogs & Cats: 1640 North Bertrand Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506 - Duson Police Department: 300 2nd St, Duson, LA 70529 - Paws and Paw Paws: 930 Robley Dr, Lafayette, LA 70503 - Zen Dog: 1002 Albertson Pkwy, Broussard, LA 70518 - Grace Presbyterian: 518 Roselawn Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503 If your lost pet is microchipped, contact the microchip company right away. 2. Put a BIG sign in the area where you found the dog/cat, or in your front yard, if you've taken in or have lost a pet. Someone may be driving around looking for their lost pet or for the owner of a pet they found. If your lost pet is a cat, put their litter box, food, and water outside. 3. Put fliers all around the area and at vet's offices, for a pet you've lost or for a pet you've found. 4. Post on the Facebook page "Lafayette, Louisiana-Lost Dogs, Cats, and Pets" (Paw Boost) and similar FB pages in your area. Include your CONTACT INFORMATION in your posts. Be sure to include your PHONE NUMBER when filling out the information on Paw Boost. 5. Be sure to check other posts on the page, to see if someone is looking for a pet you've found, or if someone has posted about a pet they found, that you lost. On some pages, this is under "Visitor's posts". 6. Get the Nextdoor app, and post on it. 7. Make your Facebook posts PUBLIC so people can share. Check the comments. Someone may have information. 8. Include EXACTLY where the pet was found or lost. City, street name and specific area of the city or parish. 9. GO TO the animal shelter and look for your pet or hang a flier about a lost/found pet. Don't call - the front office staff cannot help you. Go there and bring a flier with the pet's photo and your phone number. 10. The Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center's website is here: www(dot)lafayettela(dot)gov/lascc. Click "Lost and Found" and then "Search the Shelter" to see the animals who are there now. Is your pet there? You can also see photos of the intakes at the shelter on daily posts on Paw Boosts Lost and Found Pets Lafayette. It's always better to go there in person, if you can, and speak with someone and see the animals there. Sometimes the photos are not great, especially of a scared cat or dog. Thank you!

Patty M.

4 weeks ago

Be sure to check with the Lafayette Animal Shelter & Care Center . They have a program where they release cats into the community, if they are found as lost cats. You can see photos of the intakes at the shelter on daily posts on Paw Boosts Lost and Found Pets Lafayette.

Kim S.

4 weeks ago

Hope he finds his way home soon

Marie M.

4 weeks ago

We are hopeful someone will see him 🙏🏻

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