Costa Mesa, CA Lost Male Cat, Walter Is Missing

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Ri M.

1 month ago

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Sandi G.

1 month ago

Please Father watch over and protect Walter and bring him home safe and sound real soon. In Jesus name Amen 🙏🏻

Saundra K.

1 month ago

Go out around 3am with treats, a plastic cup calling kitty's name. Cats honker down and will not come out until it is quiet. Bring a can of wet food just in case too. If treats do not lure kitty out. Kitties do not go far, about 2 blocks, but hide. Bring a flashlight and shine in bushes and under cars looking for eye shine. Kitty may not meow out of fear, but listen for a faint one after calling its name. Then head to the meow with flash light to find eye shine. On a darker note, if it is a coyote issue, coyotes never finish everything. Ask your neighbors and/or gardeners if they found any remains and what fur color it was. At least you may get closure. My cat was hiding under my neighbor's house crawl space and also hid across the street for 30 days. It took me 5 more to lure him home. He did not meow then. Now he does and never wanders away anymore. So do not give up hope. Post pics of kitty around the area with contact info. Check shelters in person with pics of kitty to see if they got it. Good luck

Kevin M.

1 month 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. 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. I pray you get your baby back safe and soon.

Kat Q.

2 months ago

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Kat Q.

2 months ago

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Joseph S.

2 months ago

Ask neighbors and check on other nearby streets, calling out to him or making a familiar sound. I hope he’s found soon🙏🏻

Kimberley S.

2 months ago

🚨 LOST INDOOR CAT – URGENT TIPS TO HELP BRING THEM HOME SAFELY 🚨 If your cat has gone missing and is usually indoors, here are critical steps to take: 🏠 Create a Safe Way for Your Cat to Return • Leave a door or window open (ideally the one they escaped from), even overnight - cats often return in the quiet late-night or early-morning hours. • Crack your garage door slightly to allow safe entry. • Place your worn, unwashed clothes up off the ground outside - your scent can help guide them home. • Do NOT place food, water, or litter boxes outside - these can attract other animals and deter your cat from returning. 🐾 Help Them Feel Safe • If you have other pets, keep them secured in a separate room to avoid scaring the missing cat away if they return. 🧭 Search Nearby and Alert Others • Cats typically don’t go far - they may be hiding under decks, in bushes, sheds, garages, or yards close to home. • Talk to your neighbors and ask them to check around their property. • Request that neighbors check doorbell or security cameras (like Ring) for sightings. 📣 Spread the Word – Not Everyone Uses Social Media • Put up physical signs ASAP - include a clear photo and contact info. • Post online in multiple places: • Facebook (your page and local lost pet groups) • Nextdoor • PawBoost Lost & Found • Ring Neighbors app ⚠️ Beware of Scams • If someone contacts you saying they have your cat and asks for money or asks you to verify a code, do NOT respond - this is a scam.

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