Kissimmee, FL Lost Female Cat, Kitty Is Missing

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Diana E.

1 day ago

Alexander Galban, how far was she from home when you lost sight of her? I'm just now seeing your reply so please let me know what happened overnight if you attempted the strategy I shared (did you observe anything that may suggest why she failed to come home (stray cats, critters, or people outside after dark, noise or commotion, objects set in her path, etc.)? If you describe what happened overnight I can suggest what to do next. You may still be in the window of opportunity for Kitty to come back on her own so something must be keeping her in hiding. If we can figure out what it is, you may have success with this technique before having to try something more complicated.

Denise M.

1 day ago

Check Pawboost Site for Found Cats & other Lost/found sites. Go in person to Animal Control ASAP, in case your kitty was taken there. Go immediately, they dont hold animals very long. I had a feral kitty gone 6 weeks and returned home. I heard of other cases where cats were gone even longer and returned home. That gives us hope. Check also by vacant bldgs where kitty went missing, they tend to hide there. Sending prayers your kitty returns home.

Melinda H.

1 day ago

The best time to look for a cat is late at night after the daytime sounds settle down. Go for a walk and take a flashlite scan into the trees and under bushes. A cat can fit in any hole that they can fit their head thru they have collapsible shoulder blades. Most indoor cats stay close to home but come out at night. Most important is to make your presence known. Go out every half hour after 9pm and call for them and stop and listen it's amazing what you can hear late at night. Get your voice and scent out there. They are looking for you also. Look for glowing eyes at night. If there is a dog sibling that the cat likes take the dog on the walk. If you open canned cat food or shake treats do so on your walk. If the cat has a noisy toy shake it on your walk. Make posters and put in every business within a mile of the home. Let your mail carrier know. If there are teenagers in the neighborhood let them know they love reward money and being a hero. Check all local shelters. Let local veterinarians know your info. If there is a feral colony near you check it out. If you can find the feeder of the colony give them your info. Make large signs and put in neighbors yards at least a mile radius of the home. This ensures that everyone in the area has the info. Put post it notes on your neighbors doors to look in sheds and garages. Post on every Facebook forum in your area. Post on Pawboost and For the love of Louie. Check Humane Society. So important to make your presence known every half hour after 9pm. Make a bed out of the cats carrier and put soiled clothes from inside the home around the bed. Put it as close to the house as you can. Leave a shed or garage open check them often. Camp in your yard. Most indoor cats are found late at night. Don't give up. Do not put food out or litter it attracts every animal in the area including raccoon opossum feral cats and coyotes. Your cat will know that there is food inside and that is incentive to keep them close to the house. If you are outside that's OK but take it in when you go back in. If your cat sees a predator eating their food it might make them retreat further. Most important is to let them know you are looking for them. Hope you find your baby

Gina M.

2 days ago

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Alexander G.

2 days ago

Diana Ellis Hey Diana I’m also Kitty’s owner, We did chase her for a little but we started following her quietly and slowly, until she disappeared, she ran out the main door, she’s a healthy cat, very curious and scared cat, she doesn’t like human interactions either. We will try your strategy tho, out worries are that she hasn’t eat or drink since we lost her(that we know of) and the Florida heat and storms don’t help.

Diana E.

2 days ago

Yodalis Oliveras, she should return on her own if the conditions are just right. Did she escape from a screened room, or from another door? Was she chased when she got out (that could have scared her a little farther away than usual). If you try the strategy I shared and make sure to remain indoors overnight, I suspect she'll try to come back on her own when she feels it's safe to come home.

Yodalis O.

2 days ago

Diana Ellis Hello Diana, Thank you for the advices, she’s a very curious cat, she’s an rescued indoor cat since she was 4 weeks old, she ran out at night, it’s not the first time she’s done this, other times we were able to catch her but we lost her 3 nights ago.

Yodalis O.

2 days ago

Esteves Yizi Thank you!

Diana E.

2 days ago

Kitty is a beautiful tortoiseshell (calico, tricolor) cat — I’m sorry she is lost. Did Kitty escape a fence, enclosure, or the home, or is she allowed to roam freely? Her familiarity with the environment will dictate how to find her. Escaped indoor cats usually hide close by but are too frightened to return or respond when called; while a cat that knows her way around may have become stuck somewhere and needs help getting home. I have recovered many lost cats and assisted others so if you tell me about Kitty I can provide complete instructions that may help. Please understand an escaped cat will be fearful and hide close to home so if you search, TIPTOE SILENTLY during the DAYTIME ONLY (no calling or shaking treats) or do just the right things and she may emerge when it's dark and quiet to sneak back inside. This usually happens within the first few nights so until I hear back from you please implement this strategy if Kitty got out accidentally: tonight (crack open your fence gate or enclosure door, if applicable, then) lay a familiar blanket or worn teeshirt flat on the doorstep where she got out (don't use a litter box, bed, trap, or anything conspicuous) along with a bowl of food. Call her softly to provide a familiar sound and direction (she won't come on command) then watch from inside (DO NOT GO BACK OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT!) and if you see Kitty approach and settle on the food be careful not to startle her. Slowly and quietly provide a clear path inside and she may put an end to the crisis herself. If you can't wait up set an alarm and watch again just before sunrise -- it's a popular time. Also, although some will suggest putting out kitty's litter box, experts say DON’T DO IT. I've never used one in all the times I've been successful recovering a lost cat. Please read this to learn more about why it's neither necessary nor recommended: https://www.facebook.com/notes/lost-cats-georgia/why-we-dont-recommend-putting-your-lost-cats-litter-box-outside/1101245526665296/

Esteves Y.

2 days ago

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