Marilyn D.
1 week ago
Indoor cats or cats unfamiliar with the current territory usually go into hiding and can stay in hiding for long periods of time. They are usually very close to their residences when they get outside such as in bushes, woodpiles, garage, window wells, or under sheds, decks, porches, steps, ramps, barbecue grill tarps, garbage dumpsters, etc. They can change locations and even return to previous hiding places. But usually, they stay close to residence although sometimes found hiding in a neighbor’s yard.
Easiest to find at night or early morning hours with a flashlight when dark and quiet by looking in potential hiding places and when cats are more comfortable to come out of hiding. If you see your cat, get down low to ground so you do not frighten. Do not yell for your cat but instead best no calling at all or very soothing sounds only (some will get scared by any sounds even from owner). Put down a trail of unlaundered clothing, socks, etc. with family scent back to point of escape, as indoor cats often try to get back in the same way they escaped. If you have a garage or porch and it is safe to do so, you could leave door slightly ajar enough for your cat to get in which would likely be when dark.
Check places where your cat could be trapped, such as sheds, under-house crawl spaces, garages, or vacant houses, etc. that have been opened then closed. Ask neighbors to check hiding places or places where your cat could be trapped or allow you to check. If you or neighbors have a security camera or trail camera, it would be helpful for sightings.
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