Apopka, FL Lost Male Cat, Flory Is Missing

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Diana E.

4 years ago

Deb Lou, Flory is a cute mackerel brown tabby cat with a white chin and chest. I'm so sorry he's lost. Please understand that an indoor cat will not go far. Flory may still be hiding close to his escape route, too timid to come when called or emerge in the daylight. Most escaped cats will attempt to return on their own, usually at night within 48 hours if they believe it's safe (it must be quiet and still, and you have to remain indoors), but I see that window of opportunity may have closed. Although it's possible Flory will make an attempt to return overnight (so be watchful) or you will find his hiding spot if you search as I will describe, your objective going forward will be to identify a place where Flory feels comfortable emerging at night for food. If you can lure him to a safe and quiet place to eat, he'll stay close and well nourished while you formulate a recovery plan. I've recovered many escaped indoor cats and will share a prioritized set of instructions, below. First, alert nearby neighbors in case Flory is hiding beyond your property (under a vehicle or structure, in a garage, shed, or carport, etc.) then don’t worry that you haven’t found him — cats are expert at hiding. Focusing your efforts close to home, search again during the day using a flashlight, but be quiet and discrete so as not to frighten him (shhh! tiptoe around, 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 just after dark to give him the chance to emerge for food. Put something inconuous but familiar outside (blanket or worn clothing laid flat, etc. — NOT a litter box) to give Flory the confidence to come out of hiding, and place tempting food in various safe and quiet locations at dusk (choose places where Flory will feel comfortable eating -- close to a foundation, under shrubs, inside a porch, shed or garage with the door cracked open, etc. — a frightened cat is more concerned with safety than food). Flory's instinct will be to come out after dark to eat and you want to be the one feeding him. Please see my complete instructions (click on the link to the PDF, below) and tell me if you have any questions. Hang in there and let me know how it goes. https://www.dropbox.com/s/e63sos0yc7znlej/EscapedCat.pdf?dl=0&fbclid=IwAR1x5gw2G_RoxuSs2vJQ9ym-6PIC-5u10U5UPUO6IRaBaIRT40A_mozvkX4

Deb L.

4 years ago

Janice Nana Dotson Thank you.

Janice N.

4 years ago

🙏🙏🙏🙏for a safe return ❤️

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