Vista, CA Lost Male Cat, Bandit Is Missing

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Linda D.

1 month ago

Post flyers

Dorri Q.

1 month ago

Thank you all for giving good advice. My apartment complex has a security code to enter. Offering $150 reward if found. Please call 773 749 3898 if found

Ri M.

1 month ago

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Susie G.

1 month ago

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Suzan R.

1 month ago

Do you know your first floor neighbor? The cat will try and come back but unless you have a humane trap outside or camp out nightly the cat will be afraid as he cannot make his way directly to his home. Consider putting out a humane trap or sitting outside at night - and hang out a scent station using worn clothing from the owner. The cat will try and make its way home when the noise level is low - usually in the middle of the night. If you are out there to get him - that is great - if not - ask the first floor people if you can set up your scent station there. Post fliers if he is spotted someone can contact you with his location. Contact all the animal shelters in the area in case he is found and brought there. Prayers your cat is found safely.

Kat Q.

1 month ago

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Kat Q.

1 month ago

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Debbie H.

1 month ago

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Ruth O.

1 month ago

Close windows get pet screens.

Ruth O.

1 month ago

Lost Cats‼️ Indoor only cats and limited outdoor 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 ed by a predator. Don't give up, it can me n 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 theyqq 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.

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