La Mesa, CA Lost Male Cat, Archie Is Missing

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Erin L.

2 months ago

I would love to know what your apartment complex is called! DM me if you prefer. Thank you!

Sophie B.

2 months ago

I just saw a cat behind my apartment, I live relatively close. It’s dark so I didn’t see it that well but it might have been that one

Lucca B.

2 months ago

I’m sorry your baby is missing. Here are some tips that may help. An idea that has worked for me: Find cat sounds online, play them for about 45 seconds, stop, listen very closely, be very quiet. Try it four or so times in different places in your yard. Place your dirty clothes outside up off the ground where the breeze will carry your scent. It may lure him back. NO food, water or litter outside because it attracts everyone else including ants. Open a door or window where he escaped from and crack your garage door so he can get back in 24/7. If it’s an indoor kitty it is really important he has a safe way back in so leave a door open (all day and night) as they typically try to return when it’s late hours and quiet. Check all of the bushes, shake noisy food and then be quiet and listen. He might meow but you might not hear them. Check trees, he could have been chased up one. Indoor cats don't usually go too far. Talk to neighbors. He might be camped out in their yard, and they don't know he is yours. Also, have them check their cameras. Post on Ring if you have it or ask neighbors to post on theirs. Put up signs on stop signs, community mailboxes, even put on neighbor's doors. Your neighborhood might have a FB page or email program. IMPORTANT. Check with vets where they went missing. Call the shelter and let them know your cat is missing so they can log it in their book. If he is chipped, call the chip company and let them know he’s missing and make sure your contact information is up-to-date. If they are not chipped, contact every vet in the area to let them know he is missing in case someone brings him for a chip check. I hope your kitty comes home soon! Check www.24petconnect It shows the impounds of pets at local shelters. Also post on PawBoost, NextDoor, local FaceBook pages, PetFinder, Pet Amber Alert.

Kimm L.

2 months ago

HOW TO FIND YOUR LOST CAT - “Indoor only" cats never wander far from their home. When they get out, they go into survival mode and hide in SILENCE. Despite all attempts, they will NOT respond to you. Cats that get out will typically become afraid. When afraid, they will seek safe haven under a deck/house, an opened garage (keep your garage door opened a crack) or in a bush. Sadly they will not meow when called as meowing would give up their location to a predator. This behavior has nothing to do with whether the cat loves you, whether it recognized your voice, or whether it can smell you...it has everything to do with the fact that a frightened cat will hide in silence. You have the highest chance of finding your cat by conducting an aggressive, physical search of your yard and your neighbor’s yards. Late at night and EARLY in the morning (2 - 4 am) is the best time to find a missing "indoor only" cat. Don't give up! It can take WEEKS to find a missing "indoor only" cat. Use a flashlight late at night and look in trees, under cars and in bushes. Try to look for the glow of his eyes. While some cats may return within a few hours or days, others may take up to 10-12 days before they break their cover. Once their hunger and thirst gets to a maximum, they snap out of it but this is a dangerous time because they then come out of hiding and are at risk of predators. If possible, leave the door or window open from which they escaped. Make mini flyers and hand them out to your neighbors. Most people don't pay attention to posted flyers. It's very important that you continue to look for him EVERY night, as late as possible. Research shows that he’s close by. Don't give up! Interestingly...The new evidence is to NOT leave the litter box out as it can attract aggressive cats or other predators which can displace the cat further from its home. Cat litter attracts predators. In fact, some coyote trappers use cat litter as bait. Ever wonder why cats bury their waste? They don't want to advertise their presence to predators! A litter box placed or sprinkled around the home may put your cat at risk of being ed by a predator before you can get him back in the house. You can also put some of your recently worn unwashed clothing, pillowcases, etc., that has your scent on it in a box on top of a blanket or towels outside your door in case your kitty comes home while you are not there and it has a place to bunker down. There is no single trick to recovering a lost “indoor only” cat, but there are methods that are highly effective. Use ALL of them! Praying your kitty returns soon or is found safely. 🙏🙏🙏 you may also want to check your shelter in person as they don’t always list found intake cats on their website.

Denise S.

2 months ago

Action to take if you lose a pet in San Diego City and County: 1. Post pet info, plus your contact info on social media: A. Lost and found pets, San Diego and Beyond, on Facebook B. East County emergency Updates, on Facebook C. Craigslist D. Nextdoor (.com)--your local zip, on Internet E. Pawboost (.com) Post your number in the description. F. Check and post on the web page, lostdogsandiego(.com) 2. Check local shelters, in person, Bonita, Carlsbad, Mission Valley, Oceanside, Escondido El Cajon and Chula Vista Check and web sites: www.sdhumane(.org), Mission Valley, Oceanside, Escondido www.sddac (.com) Bonita, Carlsbad 3. Put up posters in the vicinity, sample, fill in template at sddac (.com) 4. Post pic on https://lost.petcolove(.org/) 5. Post on petharbor (.com) 6. Consult with Babs Fry, who you can reach through Facebook. She will help, no charge. Her number 619 249 2221.

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