Orlando, FL Lost Male Cat, Mr. Z Is Missing

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Celeste G.

2 hours ago

🙏💞🐾

Diana E.

3 hours ago

I’m so sorry your beautiful mackerel orange (ginger) tabby and white cat may have gotten outside, but please try not to despair -- Mr. Z is likely hiding close to his escape route, too frightened to come when called or emerge in the daylight. Most indoor cats will attempt to return on their own, usually within the first few nights if the conditions are just right, so if you know what to expect and how to react, you could have him back inside by morning. I've recovered many escaped cats and have a full set of instructions, but I’ll withhold them for now, hopeful you won’t need them. This is what I suggest you do and when: DURING THE DAYTIME, alert nearby neighbors in case Mr. Z is hiding just beyond your property (under a vehicle, in a garage, shed, or carport, etc.), then, if there’s time before dark and you can search SILENTLY without dislodging him from his hiding spot, focus your efforts close to home and tiptoe around using a flashlight, but be quiet and discreet so as not to frighten him (shhh! DO NOT CALL or shake treats), check every crack and crevice, look in, under and around sheds, vehicles, furniture, under foundations and porches, into trees etc. but suspend searching when it gets dark to give him the chance to return voluntarily. IMMEDIATELY (if you see this comment overnight) or AT DUSK lay a familiar blanket or worn teeshirt flat on the doorstep where he escaped (DO NOT USE a litter box, bedding, trap or anything obvious -- it's there for scent only to give Mr. Z the confidence to come out of hiding) along with a bowl of food (to calm him and hold his attention). Call him softly to provide a familiar sound and direction, then watch and listen closely from inside (DO NOT GO BACK OUT AFTER DARK!) and if you see Mr. Z approach and settle on the food be very careful not to startle him as you slowly and quietly provide a clear path back inside. If you can't wait up set an alarm and watch again just before sunrise -- it's a popular time to return. Please let me know what happens tonight and if he's not back by morning, I'll provide more detailed instructions. Also, although some suggest putting out kitty's litter box, EXPERTS WARN AGAINST 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/

Heather D.

4 hours ago

Praying for the safe and healthy return of your beloved Mr. Z, ASAP. God bless and protect him always. 🧡🙏🏼

Kevin M.

6 hours ago

Go around late at night calling them with food and flashlight to catch their eyes. Check around your neighborhood under houses and in small places where they may hide. Put stuff out that has yours and their scent on it. Mainly their litter box and sprinkle their used litter around the yard as they'll recognize the smell and it'll deter other animals from coming around. Hang flyers around for people to see. Check shelters and vets daily. Update chip info if they have a chip and its has not been update since a move. Ask neighbors to check in their garages incase they ended up trapped in one and to check their cameras in case they appeared on them to get a sense of direction they could be. I pray you get your baby back safe and soon.

Roberson M.

7 hours ago

Reposted!❤️ Have you checked with https://www.facebook.com/share/1bZbbNab35/?mibextid=wwXIfr on Facebook? They helped me recently when my cat, Ollie went missing.

Henry M.

8 hours ago

Sending prayers and hoping your little one is found soon. 🙏 please reach out to https://www.facebook.com/share/1ci1AfiJCh/?mibextid=wwXIfr on Facebook? They recently helped me when my cat, jack, went missing, and I had a good experience with them.

Debbie G.

8 hours ago

There is no phone number to text if someone finds him. Is he microchipped? If not, be sure to check the shelter, in person, daily. The new law allows cats without a chip or ID to be adopted after just 24 hours.

Deborah N.

8 hours ago

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