Reunited Male Cat in Decatur, GA 30033 (ID: 72237383)

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Liz W.

8 months ago

We still have not had a sighting of Winston. We have so far humanely trapped a neighborhood cat, an opossum, and a raccoon at this point. We have had 2 neighborhood cats that he is afraid of checking on the food we leave out every day. Any suggestions on how to keep those cats away? We think their presence might be keeping him from coming home.

Pamela S.

8 months ago

So sorry to hear that your cat is missing, here are some things that might help in your search. Put out things that smell like your cat, like their toys, bed, definitely their favorite food and water. And things that smell like you such as a shirt or blanket. Double check every place in your house, and garage, and in the bushes around your house. Cats will hide in the darndest places. Get flyers up in the area and make sure your neighbors are all aware to be on the lookout. If your cat is micro chipped, which I hope it is, please check with the microchip company in case somebody finds your cat . And if you have Ring or other security cameras outside, check those, and ask neighbors if they can check theirs as well.

Liz W.

8 months ago

Jennifer Ansell thank you for the information!

Jennifer A.

8 months ago

Put up signs, contact local vets and shelters, talk to your neighbors, and post on all the lost and found groups you can find. Put out food and water. Leave a way open for him to get back inside or make him a shelter. If you don't have a camera, get one (to see if he comes home for the food....a neighbor's camera is not the same), and keep food out for the kitty. Go out really early in the morning like 3 when it's totally quiet and call softly and listen for your kitty to answer back. They go into wild mode sometimes after they've been out when they're used to being in, so be prepared for the kitty to run or seem aggressive. One of ours recently got out and this is how we got her back after 10 days. We saw her on the camera at 3AM the 9th day. I went out and called for her at 3 the next morning when it was still and quiet outside. She answered back to me from behind our rose bushes. She bit me twice while I was bringing her in, but she was acting like herself again in a few hours after she settled down. It sometimes takes 10-14 days for a scared cat to be comfortable enough to come back around home. I hope you get your kitty home. Good luck.

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