Fort Wayne, IN Lost Female Cat, Iris Is Missing

Facebook Community Response

Kimberly G.

2 weeks ago

To Iris' family: If she likes to chase lights, go after dark into the area where you last saw her with a laser pointer. Move it all around the area and then move toward your house. If you can get her attention with it, she will likely follow it into your house. It has worked for me more than once. The first time my cat got out, he was gone for three days. I would see him occasionally but he wouldn't come in. He went directly into the house with the laser pointer. He was exhausted and hungry. I don't know what his resistance to coming in was from but he was so happy to be home once he finally came in. Prayers that you find this beautiful girl and get her inside soon!

Cyndi M.

2 weeks ago

you may have to use a Humane trap it's just hiding in the woods. you could also go out at night if she's hiding all day and call for her. you could leave a garage door or window cracked in case she comes home in the middle of the night and meows to be let in

Patsy H.

2 weeks ago

I just want to share this with you. My cat Snoopy got out on a Friday night and I immediately set a trap. On Sunday, I bought a second trap. I checked the two traps after 6 am Monday morning. No luck. Monday night for the first time, I left the garage door open slightly enough for my cat Snoopy to get in and I left the cellar door open. I left the lights off in the garage and cellar, except for a light in a separate room. I put 2 blankets by the garage door entrance that Snoopy slept on. I kept all my other cats upstairs. After checking the traps with no luck, I went downstairs and I heard something and then found Snoopy in the cellar. My other cats went down to greet him. I am so grateful that Snoopy is home.

Patsy H.

2 weeks ago

Some time ago, my young cat snuck out late. I called him and put out a trap, but he didn't come. In the morning, I went out and made cat sounds like he does because he doesn't meow. I then heard him respond and found him hunkered down beside the air conditioner. He must have been very scared all night. He was only about 20-25 feet from my back door. I copied the following messages from other people giving advice on finding lost cats. If Indoor Fixed Kitties: Indoor fixed kitties rarely go far and are usually found hiding scared nearby. Look under everything...porches, decks, sheds, cars, bushes, etc. Look at night and into the wee hours of the morning with a flashlight to see eyes glowing. Ask/tell neighbors. Flyers = sightings. Consider using a humane trap ASAP. Please no litter box outside because it can attract predators and potentially keep your kitty from returning. Prayers for a safe return. If you're able you can also try leaving a door, garage door or window cracked open to let kitty come back in. A video doorbell or trail camera can be helpful to see if kitty is coming around when you're sleeping. Honestly - the magic time is 11pm-6am in spring/summer (8pm-6am in fall/winter) - when no humans are outside. That is when they feel comfortable coming out of hiding. Sit on steps/porch by where cat escaped - talk softly. Let cat come to you. Avoid eye contact. Lost pets will not act "normally" - they are in survival mode.

Paula W.

2 weeks ago

Beauitiful cat prayers

Connie A.

2 weeks ago

Check at night they hide during the day