Hampton, VA Lost Male Cat, Shane Is Missing

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Nicole R.

1 week ago

Bumping Shane is still missing 5/25/26 💔

Nicole R.

3 weeks ago

Bumping

Deborah L.

3 weeks ago

Standard suggestions (change the pronouns as necessary): Indoor cats don't typically go far - put her litterbox out (some people disagree with this) and anything with her scent on it, and be sure to continue putting food/water out for her. If you have a trail camera (or can borrow one), set it up. Leave your garage or screened in porch open in case she shows up in the middle of the night. Ask any neighbors with Ring doorbells or security cameras to check their footage since she disappeared. Be sure to file a missing report with the shelter - go there in person and check every couple of days as the shelters are all currently short staffed and don't have time to match intakes with lost reports. Notify area vets, and if you have an HOA, ask them to send a blast to residents. If any of your neighbors have had crawlspaces, garages, or sheds open or any construction, make sure she hasn't gotten closed up somewhere. Go out after dark with a flashlight calling for her and shaking her favorite container of treats. Post flyers in the neighborhood and go door-to-door, talking to your neighbors and handing out flyers. Give flyers to area delivery personnel such as USPS, UPS, FedEx, Amazon, etc. Ask kids in the area to keep a look out for her. Post her on Nextdoor, Pawboost and on Lost and Found Pets Hampton Roads Facebook page as well as any Lost and Found Pets and any 411 Facebook pages specific to your locality. If she's microchipped, be sure to notify the registry - and make certain your contact information with the registry is current - so many microchipped animals cannot be returned to their families because their contact information is out of date or the microchip was never actually registered.

Nicole R.

1 month ago

Thank you🫶🏼

Nicole R.

1 month ago

Thank you 🫶🏼

Calico T.

1 month ago

Lost cat tips video https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FiXDPB93y/

Mark W.

1 month ago

Look under houses in the crawl spaces

Sandra H.

1 month ago

Lost Cat Recovery Checklist Immediate Actions ■ Start searching close to where she got out (cats usually hide nearby). ■ Check high & low hiding spots: under cars, porches/decks, shrubs, garages, sheds. ■ Ask neighbors to check open garages/sheds and closed spaces before shutting doors. Best Times to Search ■ Search during quiet/dark hours (best: 12am–7am, especially 1–6am). ■ Use a strong flashlight at night to spot eye reflection. Calling & Approaching ■ Call for her during still hours (overnight/early morning). ■ If you see her: stay calm and quiet (don’t chase). Scent Lures (Safe Options) ■ Put outside: her bed/blanket or your unwashed clothing/bedding. ■ Place scent items near the trap and/or leading toward the door. ■ Do NOT place a litter box outside (can attract predators such as coyotes). Food / Feeding Station ■ Set up a feeding station and feed during the day only. ■ Do NOT leave food out overnight (attracts wildlife & scares cats off). Humane Trap (Highly Recommended) ■ Get a live/humane trap ASAP. ■ Use food only inside the trap (don’t leave food elsewhere). ■ Cover trap with a tarp/blanket for safety and comfort. ■ Check trap frequently—never leave it unattended overnight. ■ In harsh weather: check every 30 minutes. Outreach (Very Important) ■ Post flyers around the neighborhood with phone number (day/night contact). ■ Bring flyers to local vets, shelters (go in person every few days if possible), and pet stores. ■ Tell your mail carrier (they notice roaming pets). ■ Ask known stray feeders/rescuers if they’ve seen her. Mindset ■ Keep checking at different times daily. ■ Don’t give up—cats can be found weeks or months later

Ellyn T.

1 month ago

🙏

Ri M.

1 month ago