Spike Jones is Missing in Punta Gorda, FL

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Lost Male Cat last seen Lancer Ave and Rio de Janiero, Punta Gorda, FL 33983

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LOST

Date Last Seen

May 5, 2026

Location Last Seen

Punta Gorda, FL 33983

Nearest Landmark

Lancer Ave and Rio de Janiero

Name

Spike Jones

Sex

Male

PawBoost ID

72877601

Species

Cat

Description

Blonde/Ginger with beautiful green eyes. 12 YO lanky cat, very skittish

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Diana E.

4 months ago

Spike Jones is a beautiful orange (ginger) tabby cat — I’m sorry she is lost. Did Spike escape a fence, enclosure, or the home, or is she allowed to roam freely? Her familiarity with the environment will dictate how to find her. Escaped indoor cats usually hide close by but are too frightened to return or respond when called; while a cat that knows her way around may have become stuck somewhere and needs help getting home. I have recovered many lost cats and assisted others so if you tell me about Spike Jones I can provide complete instructions that may help. Please understand an escaped cat will be fearful and hide close to home so if you search, TIPTOE SILENTLY during the DAYTIME ONLY (no calling or shaking treats) and do just the right things and she may emerge when it's dark and quiet to sneak back inside. This usually happens within the first few nights so until I hear back from you please implement this strategy if Spike got out accidentally: tonight crack open the fence gate or enclosure door (if applicable) and/or lay a familiar blanket or worn teeshirt flat on the doorstep where she got out (don't use a litter box, bed, trap, or anything conuous) along with a bowl of food. Call her softly to provide a familiar sound and direction (she won't come on command) then watch from inside (DO NOT GO BACK OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT!) and if you see Spike Jones approach and settle on the food be careful not to startle her. Slowly and quietly provide a clear path inside and she may put an end to the crisis herself. If you can't wait up set an alarm and watch again just before sunrise -- it's a popular time. Also, although some will suggest putting out kitty's litter box, experts say DON’T DO IT. I've never used one in all the times I've been successful recovering a lost cat. Please read this to learn more about why it's neither necessary nor recommended: https://www.facebook.com/notes/lost-cats-georgia/why-we-dont-recommend-putting-your-lost-cats-litter-box-outside/1101245526665296/

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