Winter Haven, FL Lost Male Cat, Bootsie Is Missing

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Bianca R.

1 day ago

Please keep asking neighbors to check their ring cameras and keep hanging signs everywhere even in local stores and vet offices and schools and churches. Someone may recognize your baby also make sure you post signs with pictures. Contact some local rescues in your area maybe they can help you search and set up humane traps. Please keep expanding your search area. Please keep checking all shelters in person pictures can look different online and sometimes they get the gender wrong. Prayers

Mica M.

1 day ago

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Nayak S.

2 days ago

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Diana E.

2 days ago

Bootsie is a beautiful tuxedo cat — I’m sorry he is lost. Is Bootsie an escaped indoor cat or allowed outside? His familiarity with the environment will dictate how to find him. Escaped indoor cats usually hide close by but are too frightened to return or respond when called; while a cat that knows his 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 Bootsie I can provide complete instructions that may help. Please understand an escaped cat may emerge when it's dark and quiet to sneak back inside — if you do just the right things. This usually happens within the first few nights so until I hear back from you please implement this strategy if Bootsie got out accidentally: tonight lay a familiar blanket or worn teeshirt flat on the doorstep — do not use a litter box, bed, trap, or anything conspicuous -- along with tempting food at his point of escape. Call him softly to provide a familiar sound and direction (he won't come on command) then watch from inside (DO NOT GO BACK OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT!) and if you see Bootsie approach and settle on the food be careful not to startle him. Slowly and quietly provide a clear path inside and he may put an end to the crisis himself. If you can't wait up set an alarm and watch again just before sunrise -- it's a popular time. And 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/

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