Wilmington, OH Lost Male Cat, Trunks Is Missing

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Sonja L.

2 days ago

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Erika B.

3 days ago

Sending prayers that you find your sweet fur baby

Linda W.

3 days ago

Marlene Bardon Nice Great ideas for searching for a lost cat. Respectfully, you should not put a litter box outside. Why You Shouldn't Do It * Attracts Predators & Pests: The smell of cat waste acts as bait for coyotes, raccoons, and stray dogs, putting your lost cat in immediate danger. * Attracts Territorial Cats: The litter box advertises to neighborhood feral or outdoor cats that an "intruder" is in their territory. They may aggressively chase or corner your lost cat. * Cats Hide From Their Own Scent: Cats instinctively bury their waste to hide from predators. Because they are terrified when lost, they may actively avoid a litter box. This has been verified by cat experts, including a study of more than 1000+ lost pets. It is too risky.

Linda W.

3 days ago

Should you leave a litter box outside if your cat is missing? No. While it is a very common internet myth, experts and missing pet organizations strongly advise against putting a litter box outside. It can backfire and actually drive your cat further away. Why You Shouldn't Do It * Attracts Predators & Pests: The smell of cat waste acts as bait for coyotes, raccoons, and stray dogs, putting your lost cat in immediate danger. * Attracts Territorial Cats: The litter box advertises to neighborhood feral or outdoor cats that an "intruder" is in their territory. They may aggressively chase or corner your lost cat. * Cats Hide From Their Own Scent: Cats instinctively bury their waste to hide from predators. Because they are terrified when lost, they may actively avoid a litter box. What You Should Do Instead * Conduct Physical Searches: Most lost indoor cats are hiding silently within a very close radius of your home (e.g., under porches, decks, or bushes). * Use Safer Scent Lures: Rather than a litter box, leave an item of unwashed clothing or a blanket with your scent on a porch or near where the cat escaped. * Set Up Humane Traps: A more effective recovery method is placing a baited, humane animal trap covered with a tarp or blanket in your yard. * Ask your neighbors to check their Ring cameras. For a detailed breakdown of these behaviors and other active search techniques, you can read more from the Missing Animal Response Network

Karen K.

3 days ago

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3 days ago

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Marlene B.

3 days ago

I would put the cat's litter box outside, under cover, along with some really smelly cat food and some clothes you wore recently to attract the cat. Keep an eye on it. Some people say not to put the box/food out because it might attract predators. I have known it to work. Check carefully around the outside of your house and your neighbors’ houses. Cats don't usually go far initially and they can tuck themselves into unbelievably small and unusual spaces. One person found her cat hiding in the grill on her patio after searching for three days. Go out late at night when it's quiet and call the cat softly. Make large, easily read flyers and post them around your neighborhood with the cat’s picture and your contact info. Post a lost ad on nextdoor.com. Ask your neighbors to check garages, sheds, under decks - anywhere a cat can hide and get shut in. Borrow a trap from a shelter or vet. Don’t give up. Good luck

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