South San Francisco, CA Lost Male Cat, Chunk Is Missing

Damia F.

2 years ago

Dear guardian... do not give up.…'Lost cat BUSTER' was just reunited after 5 weeks! His owner lost Buster outside the vet clinic when the cat carrier broke - miles away from home he remained on that property in the back the entire time but the owner was searching blocks and blocks away -thinking the kitty would roam the neighborhood. I kept telling her to remain near to escape point and as it turns out that's exactly where he REMAINED. Cats remain near - though HIDDEN from site (the owner finally started going there 3 weeks AFTER was lost and she was shocked when he meowed back on night 1 of her calling at the original property! She had to return night after night until Buster's trust in her was strengthened and she was able to scoop him up and take him home. This happened 2 nights ago!! Another example is 'Lost cat Alan' on Pawboost was reunited after 129 days! His guardians wouldnt’ give up and didn’t stop searching . I am hoping to give you a boost of energy and inspiration to not give up....... PRINT more flyers to post up on lampposts beyond your block and replace the ones on your block if the old ones are worn .... put new flyers in the clear sheet protectors with the opening facing down so they last … Continue to call for Kitty at night and early mornings 10pm-6am..set your alarm for 11pm, 1am, 3am 5am and call from escape point ...walk around the block and call for kitty as you walk BACK LEADING HOME NOT leading AWAY from home. TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS AGAIN - yes - going door to door to remind your dear neighbors that your cat is still missing and you are needing their help to spot kitty more than ever - people have short memories - they do need to be reminded. Talk to dog walkers on your street - they are outside at all times and have helped me spot lost kitties I was helping with many times.... ***PLACE A CAMERA *** motion activated - facingwet food bowl near escape door and watch footage daily - you can't believe how many times a cat will return home and has no way of getting back inside and the owners stops going out at night so the cat disappears back into the night...place wet food out with a camera (that will snap images or video upon movement) you may see other cats, raccoons and other creatures eat the food..that's ok...keep refillinng the WET food as he may turn up one of these nights - I’ve done this many times and always SO happy I did because the camera gives the hope you need! (raccoons LOVE dry cat food so wet food is better) you can buy motion sensor camera on amazon over night - connect to wifi...OR a wild life camera with playback feature (battery operated - no wifi needed) . Once kitty is spotted on camera or by your neighbor then you can sent a HUMANE CAT TRAP - which must be monitored every minute once ‘set’. You can RENT a trap from the SPCA or borrow a trap - ask folks on Nextdoor (cat owners group) if anyone has a trap you can borrow .Sometimes cats are caught on camera eating and NOT coming inside even when the guardian has left the door open..some cats stay in a kind of survival mode (like a switch was flipped) which helps them survive but sometimes gets in the way with them returning inside on their own. It could take days/weeks to get them on camera but once they find this source of food they will return…and some nights it will be different cats or raccoons…they all watch each other from afar…once caught on camera you can set a trap and monitor it from a distance making sure you don’t trap another creature. CONTINUE TO CHECK your local animals shelters ONLINE DAILY and 24hourpetconnect, pawboost online daily for FOUND cats. VISIT the shelter closest to you once a week. There are SO many FOUND cats brought in every single day. MANY lost cats are reunited long after a month. Many cats end up at a shelter after their guardian has unfortunately stop checking and that is just heart breaking. Don’t stop searching...keep posting updates on Nextdoor and pawboost sending you LOVE and sustained hope and determination ..xoxo Damia Foti

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Damia F.

2 years ago

Valeria Hounds hired to follow his scent!! This sounds amazing!!! Please receive this message with LOVE and HOPE....kindly be advised that even community/street savvy cats who have territories - they are only a few blocks at the MOST- Can you ask the person you hired to really focus on and remain within the neighborhood? I'm sorry don't mean to overstep it's just that it seems to be rare that a cat is found miles away from escape point...unless kitty is carried over by accident from the back of a truck or car with open window... I am so glad you are not giving up! 'Lost cat Alan' on Pawboost was reunited after 129 days! His guardians wouldnt’ give up and didn’t stop searching …Now is the time to. PRINT MORE FLYERS to post up on lampposts beyond your block and replace the ones on your block which may be looking worn .... Place new flyers inside the clear sheet protector sleeve with the opening facing down so they are shielded even from rain … TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS AGAIN - yes going door to door to remind your dear neighbors that your cat is still missing and you are needing their help to spot kitty more than ever - people have short memories - they do need to be reminded. Talk to dog walkers on your street - they are outside at all times and have helped me spot lost kitties I was helping with many times.... Continue to call for Kitty at night and early mornings 10pm-6am..set your alarm for 11pm, 1am, 3am 5am and call from escape point ...walk around the block and call for kitty as you walk BACK LEADING HOME NOT leading AWAY from home. ***PLACE A CAMERA *** motion activated - facingwet food bowl near escape door and watch footage daily - you can't believe how many times a cat will return home and has no way of getting back inside and the owners stops going out at night so the cat disappears back into the night...place wet food out with a camera (that will snap images or video upon movement) you may see other cats, raccoons and other creatures eat the food..that's ok...keep refillinng the WET food as he may turn up one of these nights - I’ve done this many times and always SO happy I did because the camera gives the hope you need! (raccoons LOVE dry cat food so wet food is better) you can buy motion sensor camera on amazon over night - connect to wifi...OR a wild life camera with playback feature (battery operated - no wifi needed) . Once kitty is spotted on camera or by your neighbor then you can sent a HUMANE CAT TRAP - which must be monitored every single second it is ‘set’. You can RENT a trap from the SPCA or borrow a trap - ask folks on Nextdoor (cat owners group) if anyone has a trap you can borrow (If you live in SF I have one to lend you) Sometimes cats are caught on camera eating and NOT coming inside even when the guardian has left the door open..some cats stay in a kind of survival mode (like a switch was flipped) which helps them survive but sometimes gets in the way with them returning inside on their own. It could take days/weeks to get them on camera but once they find this source of food they will return…and some nights it will be different cats or raccoons…they all watch each other from afar…once caught on camera you can set a trap and monitor it from a distance making sure you don’t trap another creature. CONTINUE TO CHECK your local animals shelters ONLINE DAILY and 24hourpetconnect, pawboost online daily for FOUND cats. VISIT the shelter closest to you once a week. There are SO many FOUND cats brought in every single day. MANY lost cats are reunited long after a month. Many cats end up at a shelter after their guardian has unfortunately stop checking and that is just heart breaking. Don’t stop searching...keep posting updates on Nextdoor and pawboost sending you LOVE and sustained hope and determination ..xoxo Damia Foti

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Nat V.

2 years ago

Valeria omg I’m so sorry to hear chunky is missing! He was such a sweet guy! I am hoping he comes home safe and sound

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Valeria .

2 years ago

Actually, not too far for Chunky. We hired someone with trained hounds to follow his scent. He’s been making very long loops, all the way to Serramonte and also to Pacifica. We also live right off of skyline, so Manor is right around the corner (or down the hill) for us!