Largo, FL Lost Female Cat, Murphy Is Missing

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Robin C.

1 day ago

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Robin C.

1 day ago

****Additional Successful Strategies !The TALKING Method! Go sit out every Night (cats feel safer to show themselves when it’s dark and quiet outside). Have a relaxed phone conversation or talk with a friend (your cat’s favorite person/people should be there if possible). Do this at least 15 minutes every night. Bring a treat bag to shake every once in a while too if your cat is familiar with that sound (or a loved toy that makes a noise), any sound that’s positive to your cat. “Be silent occasionally and listen for any meows. If safe to do (and children and other pets are secured)…LEAVE THE PATIO DOOR window or garage that they escaped from open just enough for them to come back through. Cats often will return home by the same route that they left. Prop a chair or ladder under a window if it’s very high. **Leave a BABY MONITOR near the outside entrances with the receiver volume up so you can hear them if they come to the door and scratch or cry during the night (the most likely time they will try to come home). **Plan activities OUTSIDE during the day, gardening, reading etc. (again, stress- free is key). Sometimes cats will come out during these leisure activities. ****Use only family scents if using scents. Other roaming territorial cats and wildlife are attracted by pheromones from your cat’s urine and feces so no litter box, this is why cats cover their waste in the first place and you need your cat to stay close. CONTACT YOUR MICROCHIP COMPANY! and let them know that your cat is missing (they flag the chip number). You must check that your microchip was registered online and VERIFY that your contact info is correct. **Check your local shelters, rescues and safe shelters in person and frequently in the less likely event they hitched a ride to another area. ***Post on your neighborhood or community website/fb page (and those in the surrounding area if you think your cat may have been accidentally transported).*** ****An effective poster to hang for traffic viewing is simple (no photo needed for posters). Handwritten is fine. Put one at your neighborhood entrance and nearby cross streets. Put a poster in your yard too (or door if an Apt. or condo).**** **LOST CAT** - SIZE - COLOR - PHONE #s. (handwritten)) Make it LARGE! (5 inch letters, readable from 25 ft away) Make it LOUD! (as bright as possible - neon green works best) Make it LESS (less info means more leads, no breed info) Make it LEGIBLE

Karen C.

1 day ago

Lost Cats‼️ Indoor only cats and limited outside access cats never go far. They go into survival mode and hide in silence. Most of them will not respond when they are in survival mode. 3 AM is the best time to find a missing indoor only cat. This is the time they become most active and responsive. Sit and quietly call for your kitty. Try to stay low, standing is intimidating to cats. Place some dirty socks and pillow cases outside. Your scent will attract your kitty. If you have a garage, place the items near the garage door and crack the door enough for her to get in. DO NOT leave food or litter box outside, it can attract predators and aggressive Tom cats. Because indoor only cats hide so well they are not as likely to be killed by a predator. Don't give up, it can take months to find a missing indoor only cat. Use a flashlight as late at night as you can to look in trees, under cars and in bushes. Try to look for the glow of her eyes. The best chance of you being reunited with your cat is to do a methodical search of the area. Most indoor only cats will be within 160 feet of your home. Survival mode lasts 5 to 14 days but can last longer. Once their hunger gets to a maximum they snap out of it but this is a dangerous time because they come out of hiding. The majority of cats will try to make a break for home on the 5th night. In addition to posted flyers, make mini flyers and hand them out to your neighbors. Some people don't pay attention to posted flyers. It's VERY VERY important that you look for her as late at night as you can. If you have other cats, watch them. If they are spending a lot of time looking out a certain window, that’s a good indication the missing cat is in that area. Wildlife and motion activated cameras are also helpful. a lot of people are successful trapping their indoor only cats. If you decide to trap, you must watch the trap closely, predators can a cat in a trap.

John M.

2 days ago

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Terry C.

2 days ago