Cia P.
2 weeks ago
Carrie Lint
WHAT TO DO IF YOU’VE LOST YOUR CAT
Cia Palmer from 8/16/2017
If you want to get your cat back you must be serious and follow these points.
◦ Your kitty is probably close to your home. They stay close to the perimeter of the building following it around. It’s only when they are scared by a loud noise or an unfamiliar voice of another animal, that they will bolt. Check under porches and bushes, in garages where they could be trapped. Look up! Some cats climb for safety. Look to see if there are any holes in the landscape. Your cat could have fallen in. Look under cars on the street or driveways. Always take a flashlight even in the daylight.
REMEMBER THESE 2 WORDS: “Dawn and Dusk”.
That’s when cats are active. Look at your weather app to see when sunrise and sunset is. Use that as a guide.
•Empty your vacuum bag leading to your house.
•Get your Flashlight Ready!!
Go outside at Dusk until dark with a flashlight. Their eyes will reflect the light.
•Use a normal speaking voice as in a conversation. Talk about anything as if everything is normal.
•Only call when going towards your home. Not walking away from from it. Only use a normal speaking voice if calling. It is best to go out in the evening. When it is dark. When there is the least amount of noise in your neighborhood, this is very important. Call softly and listen. Keep repeating in a cheerful voice.
•Make fliers
•Tape a picture of your cat on your mailbox and front door and windows. Postal carriers walk your neighborhood and would be more apt to see your cat. Leave a pencil and paper in case someone sights your lost pet.
•Put out your used sheets and pillow cases around your yard
•Put a baby monitor outside of your door. Sleep next to the door to listen for scratching of meowing.
•Last, Set a trap with tuna or some favorite food. ( rotisserie chicken from Walmart works really well also.
•Monitor with a trail cam.
You must be persistent and ACTIVE in your search!!!!!! That means- you must do this twice a day at the least!!
These suggestions have been compiled from decades of personal experience in rescue.
Cia Palmer
