Southfield, MI Lost Male Cat, Smokey Is Missing

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Terrie S.

8 months ago

Walk around calling your cat as you always do. Look under bushes and in hiding places. Look at dawn and dusk with a flashlight to catch the glare of your cat's eyes. Leave garage door and lanai partially open if possible. Your cat will try to get back inside ..most likely at night. Use a trap...The only way to find his way home.or to the trap is by smell. Use some of your used clothes, put them outside and around the trap. A friend of mine used her shirt and dragged it through the neighborhood. Her cat found the smell and followed it home. It is all about the smell. You can also cut a shirt of yours into small small pieces and leave a scent trail back to the trap. I read a few days ago that a lady put out a trace with the old litter throughout the neighborhood. It worked. Her cat came home! Use the litter to lead your cat to the trap. Also try to distribute flyers throughout that neighborhood...as many as you can ( 3 miles radius at least). Check shelters in person...don't just call. Put battery operated trail cameras outside. Your cat might show up in the middle of the night. When you know the time you can wait for for your cat and slow blink to make contact. NEVER GIVE UP! I read once that you can put a chair outside and cover it up with a blanket and the cat can jump up and hide under the blanket and feels safe. They said you should put one of your shirts under the blanket and food and water next to the chair. It might be worth a try to put up a chair

Terrie S.

8 months ago

All the above advice + Make sure you go to the shelters, animal control, humane societies & every rescue you can think of in person and check for your dog or cat as often as you can. Don’t rely on just calling to check for them. The shelters are understaffed and overwhelmed right now, they may not recognize your dog or cat from a description over the phone. And, put up flers & post on love of louie, next door, etc., etc

Stephanie A.

8 months ago

I'm on Saxton and have frequently seen a cat over the years that had a tuxedo pattern, but I was told by my neighbor he's an indoor/outdoor cat. It may be the same cat, but I'm not sure. Last time I saw him was about a week ago so the date would line up. We're on the 19800 block of Saxton if you want to come by and check. Please also feel free to message me, and I'll keep my eyes out. I'm so sorry you're missing your baby. :(

Debbie W.

8 months ago

Praying you find your baby safe and soon 🙏

Denise H.

8 months ago

Prayers for a safe return home.

Carole B.

8 months ago

check under bushes and around any buildings at different times of day and night

Mary E.

8 months ago

🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️🐾🐾🐾