El Cajon, CA Lost Cat, Grey Stray Is Missing

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Rosalie C.

3 months ago

Hope you find your beautiful fur baby

Julie U.

3 months ago

If he has not been neutered, that may be why he is not showing up. And unneutered male cat if they know there is a female in heat nearby can go missing for days and even weeks. I would highly recommend calling East County Animal Rescue 619 442-3804 to help you trap this cat when it returns and get it neutered. The Humane Society will also do free spays and neuters for stray and feral cats brought in for their trap neuter release (TNR) program and it sounds like you are a good designated feeder for this cat. I have three in my neighborhood that I have done this with.

Kimm L.

3 months ago

Most indoor/outdoor cats will stay very close to home, but they will go into hiding because they go into survival mode, especially during the day. If it’s at all possible for you to put some recently worn clothing, bedding, a cat tree, if your cat has one near a open door window or garage where the cat will have access to return home, they usually will do it between midnight and 3 AM in the morning. Do not put a litter box out because that will attract other predators such as coyotes, raccoons, skunks, etc. At night time, you can also take a flashlight looking under cars in trees and bushes Taking with you a bag of treats if your cat is treat motivated, calling its name softly staying low to the ground, (and please keep in mind that even if your kitty does hear you, they may not meow back due to not wanting to give away their hiding spot, )shaking the bag and using the flashlight to possibly light up your cats eyes. Sometimes they can stay in hiding for days so don’t give up. Hope these tips help and that you’re beautiful. Cat returns home safely and soon🙏🐈‍⬛❤️ don’t give up sometimes they can stay in hiding for over a week until they get really hungry, especially when a lot of commotion is going on during the daytime. also if there’s been any recent rain your kitty may stay in hiding even longer so like I said, just don’t give up. It just may take a while. can’t even take a few weeks.. and please if your kitty does come back, please keep inside as it is coyote pupping season🥲

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