Pittsburgh, PA Lost Female Cat, Dottie Is Missing

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Patsy H.

4 hours ago

I just want to share this with you. My cat Snoopy got out on a Friday night and I immediately set a trap. On Sunday, I bought a second trap. I checked the two traps after 6 am Monday morning. No luck. Monday night for the first time, I left the garage door open slightly enough for my cat Snoopy to get in and I left the cellar door open. I left the lights off in the garage and cellar, except for a light in a separate room. I put 2 blankets by the garage door entrance that Snoopy slept on. I kept all my other cats upstairs. After checking the traps with no luck, I went downstairs and I heard something and then found Snoopy in the cellar. My other cats went down to greet him. I am so grateful that Snoopy is home.

Patsy H.

4 hours ago

Some time ago, my young cat snuck out late. I called him and put out a trap, but he didn't come. In the morning, I went out and made cat sounds like he does because he doesn't meow. I then heard him respond and found him hunkered down beside the air conditioner. He must have been very scared all night. He was only about 20-25 feet from my back door. I copied the following messages from other people giving advice on finding lost cats. If Indoor Fixed Kitties: Indoor fixed kitties rarely go far and are usually found hiding scared nearby. Look under everything...porches, decks, sheds, cars, bushes, etc. Look at night and into the wee hours of the morning with a flashlight to see eyes glowing. Ask/tell neighbors. Flyers = sightings. Consider using a humane trap ASAP. Please no litter box outside because it can attract predators and potentially keep your kitty from returning. Prayers for a safe return. If you're able you can also try leaving a door, garage door or window cracked open to let kitty come back in. A video doorbell or trail camera can be helpful to see if kitty is coming around when you're sleeping. Honestly - the magic time is 11pm-6am in spring/summer (8pm-6am in fall/winter) - when no humans are outside. That is when they feel comfortable coming out of hiding. Sit on steps/porch by where cat escaped - talk softly. Let cat come to you. Avoid eye contact. Lost pets will not act "normally" - they are in survival mode.

Laurie K.

5 hours ago

Lynne Watson DeMay this seems too good to be true… free?

Lynne W.

12 hours ago

📷 View photo on Facebook

Lynne W.

12 hours ago

“Who let the dogs out” drone service may be able to help. They are on FB.

Laurie K.

13 hours ago

Lynne Watson DeMay thanks for the ideas. It’s a heavily wooded, steep hillside 45 minutes away and difficult for me to monitor. I have spent several hours scouring the woods every day, talked to anyone who answered the door, posted on Facebook, petco and this site… notified the local police.

Nancy U.

13 hours ago

Check shelters daily in person and neighbors sheds/garages. Storm drains

Carol H.

13 hours ago

Prayers sent for her to be found safe, shared

Pauline T.

14 hours ago

We found a female tabby cat inside a store near Monroeville Mall. Dark brown, not chipped, no collar. Friendly. posted on :https://www.facebook.com/groups/184532755373202/?__cft__[0]=AZbYbQNl1bnJWovaMvBi885wcNMKDpflsoqFxeR6fZMlOcujIZo7l48PC6-kVUaekHrvW2IZQAV2xSsoZPnQADG9ioQ4aEivMsesDHQtsE_MsOhw255icsefR-eX7KPf19mEwnpep0LZEIOLKTG3i9Ha9PWa3eAu5nHHMJ20FOObQN5doNxIYmKrttlBzpWbU9H2umS2HUo1Pgki7AsHbHpCDPIsTdNWKYESrLn5YpSIhQ&__cft__[1]=AZZC_yMh7OL_F6vOqESMGSPOBJInfed7TwOkaI-8oIQQ-gw5M1B9e8ObLgltbA0GtlJiWCLRaqJlg2PO-I2awv5aTCfVM-Sec_4peqeOq4B8VG5UVjWEzs1R5KVdflfgNhk0r-1HAZOvk0jfnT5D2wOezCFPT-12CwEPEAmhsohejkC7pf64rtG0iBz3Eki2m2tGXPSWZLQW1iJ1swMczpanaw8WpFRVPBnPmYe86o5eUw&__tn__=-UC%2CP-y-R