Alexandria, VA Lost Female Cat, Shio (shi) Is Missing

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Dianne B.

37 mins ago

Talk softly when calling late night and during the night to early morning when it quiet out .. Might wait in between to see if you hear them meow nearby .... For indoor cats if there is any way you could leave your door garage door or window slightly ajar if possible they know where they got out and will often come back in on their own .. If you didn't see them get out check deep dresser drawers, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, under beds in box springs, behind the frig, the stove, behind or under the sofa, under or in the recliner the washer/dryer or inside if left open .. bat crawl space .. attic .. anywhere small or behind a cat can hide they will! If out cats will hide during the day and are more active late evening near dark to early morning , daybreak ... have a spot light to shine to see eyes in the dark .. they are usually close by and will often come back to the door .. or hide under bushes or decks to feel safe ! Also check crawl spaces under houses , garages, sheds of neighbors nearby ...No food out after dark it will attract area strays and wildlife to the area ... check culvert pipes .. storm drains .. up trees .. and colder weather they will get under car hoods for warmth and on tires also ...this can happen and they could be miles from home . Cats in a new home need at least 30 days to adjust to a new area and may and will travel to get back to their old home .. In some cases a set trap may be needed and monitored! A Trail cam or night vision goggles can help to monitor the areas outside! Post to Nextdoor Ask neighbors to check their Ring Doorbells... Beware of loose and roaming dogs in the area as they will chase and your cats! For automatic garage doors please place a 6x6 block or cinder block so that the door will not come all the way down and trap your pet as they can be injured! Check with area Shelters, Animal Control, and Vets offices also put flyers ... Am sure you have tried most all of these! Don't give up!!

Linda B.

40 mins ago

- [ ] ****He must be nearby. Put out food, treats, a crate, treats, toys, your scent on something out and around the house outside. He will most likely not hide where there are dogs. Check all outbuildings, under decks etc and leave treats, your scent. Some in rescues will have traps so you can with the same items trap in at your front or back door. This will 99% of the time not be in the daylight. It will be 1-4 am ish. Late dark hours when it’s quiet. Walk around over and over where you live showing his photos. Ask your neighbours if okay to leave his food. What you want is a siting to concentrate on if you can’t trap him close to your door. I don’t know how long he’s been gone but he’s probably watching you. They get very skittish. You mostly likely will need a trap. Be diligent. Don’t give up🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

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