Lanham, MD Lost Female Cat, Namora Is Missing

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Paxie W.

7 months ago

I am not an expert, but after ours went briefly missing I have a few tips to share. 🐈‍⬛✔️ Look in storm drains. Bend down and look, dont assume they can hear you calling for them. Even if you are next to it calling out, they may not hear. 🐈‍⬛✔️ Walk the surrounding areas during quite times of the day, especially in late at night and early mornings. Take treats to shake or cans of food to tap. Cats are most likely to be active and venturing out of hiding during those times. Cats are naturally more active during dusk and dawn, and may be less likely to be seen during the day. Additionally, many cats will attempt to return home within the first week, often in the middle of the night. 🐈‍⬛✔️ Don't put out their litter, but do put out a load of your laundry. Your baby knows your scent. Litter might attract territorial aggressive strays or ferals that might fight or chase away your baby. They won't care about your laundry though. 🐈‍⬛✔️ Tell your neighbors. Ask the delivery people, garbage & recycling people to keep an eye out. 🐈‍⬛✔️ Notify the microchip company and make sure they are still in their system 🐈‍⬛✔️ Use free online sources like Canva to make flyers to put up. 🐈‍⬛✔️ Contact the local shelters to alert them. They will check the pets that came in and will be on the look out for yours when new ones come in. They also have resources/suggestions, and can loan you traps. **if you use a trap, check it often as raccoons will injure trapped cats. Do not leave it alone over night. ⚠️ Set your alarm to wake up to check it 🐈‍⬛✔️ Contact the vets in the surrounding area. Someone might take your pet in to see if they have a chip. Leave your info with them just in case someone does. 🐈‍⬛✔️Reach out to local rescues to alert them. 🐈‍⬛✔️ Register them on websites like Petco Lost Love and PawBoost. One will create a flyer for you to print out and both can be used to share on social media. 🐈‍⬛✔️ Check out websites like 24PetConnection , nextdoor neighbors, and the shelters periodically to see if they have been listed as found. 🐈‍⬛✔️ Don't give up.

Phyllis T.

7 months ago

Update?

Mark W.

7 months ago

Look under houses

JoAnne D.

7 months ago

🐾 Lost Cat Recovery Tips — Do These Immediately 🐾 Cats usually stay very close by — often just a few houses away. Acting quickly and consistently can significantly increase your likelihood of finding your cat before they wander further away: ✅ Tear your house apart first — if you didn’t see the escape, thoroughly search inside. Check sofas, chairs, drawers, closets, bats, attics, and any tight spaces where cats can squeeze in and hide. ✅ Get flyers up ASAP — this is the #1 way lost pets are found and brought home. Post them on poles, in local businesses, and hand them directly to neighbors. ✅ Place dirty laundry (with your scent) and smelly food near your home to lure them back. ✅ Set up WiFi cameras (Blink, Wyze, Ring, etc.) with food in front if you don’t already have cameras — many cats return when no one is watching. ✅ Check common hiding spots — sewer drains, under decks, sheds, garages, cars, and bushes. Use a flashlight to look for eyes shining back at you. ✅ Leave the escape route ajar (door or window) — only if you have no other pets that could slip out, and only if you feel safe. You can also leave the garage door open slightly with food leading inside. Use sardines, mackerel, or other strong-smelling cat food to make a trail home. You can even mix them in warm water in a jug to create “chum” and spread it around your yard or driveway. ✅ Report your cat missing immediately to 24PetConnect and/or your local animal shelter, and if possible, check in person daily. Many cats look similar, and phone descriptions are not always reliable. 🔗 https://24petconnect.com/ 👉 On 24PetConnect, please choose a 50-mile radius for best results. ✅ Call your cat’s microchip company right away to report them missing and confirm your contact info is up to date. This ensures you’ll be notified if your cat is scanned. ✅ Post online alerts: File a free alert with PawBoost: https://www.pawboost.com/ Share on Lost & Found Pet pages, neighborhood apps (like Nextdoor), and local community Facebook groups. ✅ If your cat went missing somewhere other than home — stay nearby at the point of loss with food and your dirty laundry to help them find their way back. ✅ Search between 8PM – 6AM when cats are most likely to come out of hiding, especially if it’s quiet. ✅ Stay calm — NEVER yell, chase, or make loud noises. Sit low, speak calmly, and use a non-threatening presence to increase the chance your cat will approach. ✅ Talk to your neighbors right away — ask them to check garages, sheds, crawlspaces, and under decks. Cats often slip inside unnoticed. ⚠️ Beware of scammers — block anyone asking for codes or money unless they send a clear picture of your cat as proof. 📹 Helpful Rescue Videos: https://www.saveacat.org/lost-cat.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2eCoC63B9I 🐱 Doing these things immediately gives you the very best chance of getting your cat home safely

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