Apollo Beach, FL Lost Male Cat, Morpheus Is Missing

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April A.

2 weeks ago

Diana Ellis he has gotten out the garage when my partner leaves it’s still dark out and he’s a swift boy. I will try these tips. Him being black on Halloween scares me :-/.

Diana E.

2 weeks ago

April Ann, when he's escaped before was it from the garage? Most cats in this situation will retrace their steps, so I would crack open the garage door and set your opener (if you have one) to close with the next press. Then, if you can see into the garage from the house, place food at the door leading inside, then proceed to the next step. If you can't see when Morpheus returns, crack open the door leading inside and put his food well inside the adjoining room or at his regular spot. Call him softly from the garage and remain indoors overnight. When he's well inside, press the button, or wait until he settles on the food before attempting to close the door behind him. If placing food at the door leading inside, call him softly from the garage 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 Morpheus 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 to return. Please keep me updated.

April A.

2 weeks ago

Diana Ellis he ran out of the garage he is not an inside outside cat but he is as rescued from the streets at about 5 months old. He has gotten out before but usually just walks to the back yard and meows at the slider. I went out at 7 pm 3a and at midnight looking for him I work overnights so that’s when I was able and he was spotted on cameras at around midnights and he was about 10 houses away at that time.

Diana E.

2 weeks ago

Morpheus is a beautiful black cat -- I'm sorry he's lost. When you say he's fearless and will enter strangers homes, does that mean he's allowed to roam freely and failed to return or did he escape your home? 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 Morpheus 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 Morpheus 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 Morpheus 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/

Deborah N.

2 weeks ago

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Morpheus is Missing in Apollo Beach, FL

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