High Point, NC Lost Male Cat, Carmel Is Missing

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Sheila M.

1 year ago

Sure hope he's home soon! Looks just like my O'Malley♡

Sheila M.

1 year ago

Since he/she's an indoor kitty, he/she'ss likely very nearby, within a 7 house radius, hiding in fear. One of the most effective tips I see posted is- Take treats and a flashlight out when it's dawn/dusk/ night. Walk slowly, shine light under bushes and other areas, like decks and crawl spaces, and up into trees. Pause, shake treats, calmly call his/her name. Listen for rustling sounds or replies. Take a few more steps, repeat. Many cats will not reply even to owners when lost. Important to keep ur voice calm and gentle, even though ur stressed and panicked. Post on NextDoor. Notify mail carrier that ur looking for him/her. Notify neighbors so they know he/she's not a stray if they see him/her. Look at neighbors doorbell cams for sightings. **Indoor cats will often try to get back inside, but can't find a way in.** If safe, leave a door or window cracked, with smelly cat food and/or your worn clothing nearby. If not safe to leave door open, make sure u still leave water out for him/her. Food, too, if u can keep an eye on it to make sure dominant strays don't get to it and consequently keep him/her away. Have a safe, warm box shelter nearby, too. Trusted, verified pet tracking groups- Bravo K-911 919-418-7953 Epic Animal Recovery 704-770-8625 Mission Lost Pet Recovery 704-318-6340 Tucker K-9 Trapping and Recovery 704-400-0110

Sheila M.

1 year ago

If u did not wiTness him/her leaving ur house, do a grid search of eVeRy inch/space. We had 1 cat slip into the garage and hide iNsiDe a bookcase completely blocked by other furniture. Another who got inside a moving box full of clothes, and napped for hours while we frantically searched. Neither responded when called.

Sheila M.

1 year ago

If he/she's chipped, contact the chip company and make sure your info is current and correct. Mistakes are often made. If you have a microchip from "Save This Life" company, which closed down and removed their database, here is how to update: https://www.foundanimals.org/ Other chip companies for updating: https://www.petlink.net/account/register-pet https://www.homeagain.com https://www.akcreunite.org

Sheila M.

1 year ago

Sharing these excellent tips with permission from the original poster- Check house thoroughly. Check up in trees. Check animal control in person and report as missing and take photos with you. Post flyers in Spanish and English around your neighborhood. Look for him/her after dark as cats are most active between midnight and 6:00 a.m. However, go outside anytime after dark, using a flashlight look for "eyes glowing" under and inside of any outbuildings on your property and surrounding properties as well. Look under your home's crawlspace, porches, decks, bushes, trees and nearby woods. Look inside of storm drains and driveway culverts. A lot of cats are found hiding in them. Call kitty's name (softly) listening for a response. If your kitty gets treats, shake a treat bag while calling his name. If all else fails borrow a pet safe humane kitty trap from a local animal rescue group or buy your own at Tractor Supply and try trapping him. These are often very effective. To bait the trap: place a dirty clothing item of owners inside along with water and tuna or sardines. *COVER the trap with dark colored towels or a tarp to keep it dark inside so kitty will enter. *Note: if you do trap your kitty, DO NOT OPEN the trap outside to release him or kitty might bolt. CARRY your trapped kitty indoors (inside of the trap) and release him in the safety of your home. Place a night camera on your yard to see if kitty is showing up after dark. A trail cam is an excellent idea. Also, place a camera on the trap if possible synced to your cell phone so you will know when kitty gets trapped. Check with neighbors close by and animal shelter daily. Also, ask your mail carrier to be on the lookout for your kitty. Hopefully, you can locate kitty shortly on your own. If you don't find kitty, contact a Pet Tracker. Sharing from Charlotte. Post flyers because everyone is not on social media. Post on Nextdoor. Hire a tracker. Post on Pawboost Epic Animal Recovery 704-770-8625 Mission Lost Pet Recovery 704-318-6340 Tucker K-9 Trapping and Recovery 704-400-0110 Bravo K 911 919-418-7953

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