DeLand, FL Lost Female Cat, Ellie Is Missing

Victoria W.

3 years ago

https://www.facebook.com/LostPetsVolusiaCountyFL/photos/a.741206886211350/1430210463977652/

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Diana E.

3 years ago

Gretchen Boone, I understand completely so I wouldn't expect Ellie to stay away by choice -- she may need some extra help to get home. Thoroughly search using a flashlight during the day and especially at dusk (when it's dark and quiet) to determine whether she’s ill or injured and hiding nearby, or stuck somewhere. Check every crack and crevice, look in outbuildings, containers, vehicles, under foundations, sheds and porches, into trees, etc. — call and listen carefully for Ellie’s cries. And it’s important to alert neighbors so they can do the same and make sure Ellie didn’t hide and become trapped in a shed, garage, car or van, etc. Please see this list of step-by-step instructions developed to help others in your situation (click on the link to the PDF) and let me know if you have questions. https://www.dropbox.com/s/huk0d1p6euu74ug/OutdoorCat.pdf?dl=0&fbclid=IwAR2TiOBxtcgt8odNRjcoGicoHsGDWrw3K9N4ox0GATJh4qGdsFD6T6gaXFA In addition, take a look at this video that explains the temperament and behavior of a lost cat — it may instill hope of finding your sweet little girl. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2eCoC63B9I Good luck! Please keep us posted on your progress.

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Gretchen B.

3 years ago

Diana Ellis Ellie is wearing a reflective pink collar. She usually spends about half of her time inside and half outside. She has a cat door so she and her siblings come and goes as they please. She generally doesn't stray far and isn't gone for long periods of time. We were away for a few days and had a friend come by to feed them. My cats are very skittish around people they don't know and tend to hide so the friend is not sure how long she has actually been missing.

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Diana E.

3 years ago

Aww. Ellie is a gorgeous black cat and I'm sorry she's lost. Was she wearing a teal collar when she disappeared? Is she an escaped indoor cat or is Ellie allowed outside? Her familiarity with the outdoors 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 its 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 Ellie I can provide complete instructions that may help. Until I hear back from you, keep in mind that an escaped cat may emerge when it's dark and quiet to sneak back inside. If this is what happened, tonight put some comforting, familiar items outside (bedding, worn clothing, etc,) and tempting food near where she got out, then watch from inside and if you see Ellie approach be careful not to startle her. Slowly and quietly provide a clear path inside and she may put an end to the crisis herself. 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/