Evansville, IN Lost Male Cat, Cooper Is Missing

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Retonda T.

3 years ago

Janera A Johnson Hope you find your cat

Janera A.

3 years ago

Not him, they said that cat was feral

Janera A.

3 years ago

Retonda Tomblin headed up there

Retonda T.

3 years ago

I just turned a cat in at animal shelter on Ulhorn Street just now looks similar to the cat in the picture but not sure if it is him hopefully it is tried getting up with owner didn’t go through

Retta B.

3 years ago

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Lorraine K.

3 years ago

Hope you find him soon

Tonya T.

3 years ago

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Diana E.

3 years ago

Janera A Johnson, Cooper is a gorgeous brown tabby cat with an exotic face -- I'm so sorry he's lost. When did he first disappear? Is Cooper an escaped indoor cat or is he allowed outside? His familiarity with the outdoors will dictate how to find him. Escaped indoor cats usually hide close by but are too frightened to return or respond when called; while a cat that knows his way around may have become stuck somewhere and needs help getting home. I have recovered many lost cats and assisted others so if you tell me about Cooper I can provide complete instructions that may help. Please understand an escaped cat may emerge when it's dark and quiet to sneak back inside — if you do just the right things. This usually happens within the first two nights but until I hear back from you please implement this strategy if Cooper got out accidentally: tonight put something small but comforting and familiar outside (blanket or worn teeshirt laid flat) and tempting food at his point of escape, then watch from inside (DO NOT GO BACK OUTSIDE AFTER DARK!) and if you see Cooper approach be careful not to startle him. Slowly and quietly provide a clear path inside and he may put an end to the crisis himself. (You may occasionally call for him overnight, but do so softly and from the doorway -- going back outside could scare him away. If you can't wait up set an alarm and watch again just before sunrise -- it's a popular time.) And although some will suggest putting out kitty's litter box, experts say DON’T DO 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/

3 years ago

KEEP CALLING YOUR CAT'S NAME ..... Go outside and call loudly for a few minutes EVERY morning between 7 and 9 and EVERY night between 8 and 10, continue every day for some weeks. Cats can hear a mile and more away & follow your voice a little each day. ........... Go to every outbldg, shed, garage on your block and next, stop at each bldg and call & stay to listen before moving on to next. ............ While out looking take a flashlight; shine it into bushes, wood & debris piles, under porch or steps, any place secluded where your kitty could hide from sight -- the light will reflect from eyes even when you can't see her. ......... Go to animal control EVERY WEEK, no more than 7 days apart. He could be taken there any time; stray hold is only 7 days and he'd be made available for adoption or rescue on the 8th day. Remember that just because he is not at animal control or VHS when you go there first time, he could be picked up & taken there any time, even weeks from now. ........... Chips can travel through the body and get missed in a scan. ......... Watch the posts "pets for adoption" by the various rescues. Rescues can pull from EACC after a 7-day stay & will soon later be posted as for adoption. ........ KEEP POSTING on lost pets pages every week & be sure to look at your post & the shared page post for comments -- do not wait for facebook to send a notification. .......... Get a large box (over 2 ft) - on two adjoining sides use a heavy marker & write in 6-inch letts: "LOST - ORANGE/TABBY CAT" (your description) and next line "FEMALE (or MALE) ADULT CAT" - then set the box with the corner towards the street so that cars coming both ways can see the sign ----. ............ If possible, set your not-cleaned litter box outside - cats can detect their own scent for a long distance, same for putting out a piece of clothing not washed yet. ----- POST ON facebook pages "Evansville Lost Pets" -&- "Evansville, Indiana - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets" -&- "Lost and Missing Pets of Evansville", repost a couple times a week, check pages every day for comments on page post & "Community post" from you.

Sheri S.

3 years ago

Good luck!