[ ] Don’t put their litter/litter trays out as this can attract other cats which may then deter your cat from returning to their territory
[ ] Best time to check is 2/3am when it’s dark and quiet
[ ] When you go searching always take a Torch as that will reflect the cats eyes in dark places. go searching late and early when its quiet, shake treats, call and listen and wait , cats need time to respond
[ ] Look up Trees/roof tops, empty houses, church yards, cellars
[ ] Look In hedges, bushes, bramble, ditches
[ ] Under decking and under sheds garages, tarpaulins , behind meter box
[ ] Behind bins and under cars in case injured
[ ] Down any steep embankments, rabbit holes, ponds, drains, water butts
[ ] Gaps In between fences and buildings,
[ ] Ask people to leave sheds garages open a while to give a trapped cat time to escape as they wont just run out, they hide in fear
[ ] When searching in bushes etc,get down to cat level as its easier to see them or use
walking sticks upside down for ease, using the L ....shaped handle ....for moving bushes aside to gently search
[ ] Put posters up and leaflet houses
[ ] Check any CCTV/ring door bells and ask neighbors to check also, see if he was picked up or got in a vehicle
[ ] Put familiar smells out, , blanket, empty hoover contents in garden
[ ] Hang your used unwashed bed sheets out, t shirts, smelly socks
[] Make sure there is a way for your cat to get back in your house, even when you are asleep, maybe wedge open the cat flap, or leave a window open
[] Ask postman to keep a look out, let him have a leaflet, they go to most houses daily
[] Contact all vets in the area, the local council, cat rescues and microchip company to let them know and flag them up as missing
[] Contact ‘Harvey’s Army North’ on Facebook who will make you a poster with all the relevant information on that you can then share and post through letterboxes and on lampposts
[] Share with all local vets/councils/rescues in the area asking them to put it up in their reception/offices
[] Also put them on the Nextdoor app and PawBoost.Read More
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