Orlando, FL Lost Male Cat, Figment Is Missing

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11 months ago

Sorry Kevin. I don’t know what I did. I thought I hit send. I just wanted to thank you for your suggestions and good thoughts. I keep looking and calling for him. I too pray he comes home safe. Thanks again.

Kevin M.

11 months ago

Kevin Maclary

Diana E.

11 months ago

Bev Kaczorowski, please let me know what happens when you implement the strategy I shared. I know it's now been several days, so if Figment fails to return I cam provide more comprehensive instructions. Hang in there.

11 months ago

Diana EllisThank you for the information. I really appreciate it.

Kevin M.

11 months ago

Go around late at night calling them with food and flashlight to catch their eyes. Check around your neighborhood under houses and in small places where they may hide. Put stuff out that has yours and their scent on it. Hang flyers around for people to see. Check shelters and vets daily. Update chip info if they have a chip and its has not been update since a move. Ask neighbors to check in their garages incase they ended up trapped in one. I pray you get your baby back safe and soon.

Diana E.

11 months ago

I'm sorry you beautiful brown tabby and white cat is lost. Can we assume Figment is an indoor cat that escaped into uncharted territory? If he doesn't know the area he won't come when called or emerge in the daylight. Most escaped cats will attempt to return on their own within the first few nights, but I see it's been longer than that. I will share a strategy which may still work, so please try it. If you are not successful, let me know and I will provide more comprehensive instructions. Hang in there. If you don't see this comment until morning, DURING THE DAYTIME, alert nearby neighbors in case Figment is hiding on a property abutting the fence (under a vehicle, in a garage, shed, or carport, etc.), then, if there’s time before dark and you can search without dislodging him from his hiding spot, focus your efforts close to the fence perimeter and tiptoe around using a flashlight, but be quiet and discreet so as not to frighten him (shhh! DO NOT CALL or shake treats), check every crack and crevice, look in, under and around sheds, vehicles, furniture, under foundations and porches, into trees etc. but suspend searching when it gets dark to give him the chance to return voluntarily. IMMEDIATELY (if you see this comment overnight) or AT DUSK crack open the fence gate (don't expect Figment to jump it again) then lay a familiar blanket or worn teeshirt flat on the doorstep where he escaped (DO NOT USE a litter box, bedding, trap or anything obvious -- it's there for scent only) to give Figment the confidence to come out of hiding, and place tempting food in front of the door (making sure you can still open it when he returns). Call him softly to provide a familiar sound and direction, then watch and listen closely from inside (DO NOT GO BACK OUT AFTER DARK!) and if you see Figment approach and settle on the food be very careful not to startle him as you slowly and quietly provide a clear path back inside. If you can't wait up set an alarm and watch again just before sunrise -- it's a popular time to return. Please let me know what happens tonight and if he's not back by morning, I'll provide more detailed instructions. Also, although some suggest putting out kitty's litter box, EXPERTS WARN AGAINST 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/

Celeste G.

11 months ago

🙏💞🐾

Deborah N.

11 months ago

Diana Ellis

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