Oakland, CA Lost Male Cat, Dolamite Is Missing

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HappyCatLady .

2 days ago

Alexander Kaloyan Radev place wet food bowl with camera aimed 2 hours before sunset nightly ..where he got out.. It can take many many nights before a scared cat will go to the food - tell him not to stop putting out wet food (get him the camera and help install it so it’s aimed at the bowl. He could be stuck. Trapped and may not meow even if normally he does everything changes when they are scared. Stay very close re neighbors …he goes out into the backyards only right? Then focus on that immediate block talk to every neighbor keep track on printed google map. Ask neighbors to partially open any door. Closed for a few hours since he got out ..: ❤️happy to speak over the phone 650.339.6619 Thank you for helping them ❤️🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻😱🙌🏻

Alexander K.

2 days ago

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Alexander K.

2 days ago

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Alexander K.

2 days ago

Day 4: it's 3:30AM and I just went through the whole neighborhood calling for him. Still nothing. Night before last I thought I heard his meow in the distance from the front door to my apartment and I went searching again through the whole complex but only to find nothing. My friend and neighbor is so upset, he is all alone now without Dolamite. I wish the Oakland shelter could at least try to help. This whole thing got me to finally jump through hoops to update my own cats microchip. I can't imagine losing him. I got 30 full page flyers printed to post up in the morning. I'll print more after these go up. Thanks for the advice and prayers everyone. I appreciate you so much.

Alexander K.

2 days ago

HappyCatLady thank you for all of this. I just did another canvas of the whole area from 2:30am to 3:20am. Still no sign of him. I got some flyers to put up in the morning. My friend is so down because his baby is gone. I won't stop looking for him. He doesn't have any hunter/gatherer ss and is very human dependent. Its like he just vanished. He is NOT a fast or stealthy cat. He meows very loud and constantly. This is all just bizarre how he just disappeared.

Alexander K.

4 days ago

Sally Mccarty unfortunately still no sign of him. Went out a few times in the night. Got a voicemail this morning from the shelter and they said they don't take adult cats that aren't injured or sick.

Sally M.

4 days ago

please keep us posted

Ana R.

4 days ago

🙏🏽

Ruth O.

4 days ago

Alexander Kaloyan Radev 🙏❤️🙏

HappyCatLady .

4 days ago

❤️ 🙏 I'm so sorry you haven't found your kitty yet. Call for kitty early morning and at NIGHT as you SLOWLY walk around. REPEAT LATE NIGHT…some cats that get stuck /trapped won’t meow initially but do as more time passes and they are stuck in a shed for example..During the day knock on doors ask neighbors to PARTIALLY open garages and sheds and storages and crawlspace - any place kitty could have gotten stuck - leave partially open for 2 hours allowing kitty time to escape..if a neighbor is not home, then tape a flyer to the front door using painter's tape (won't harm the door) Keep track on a printed google map so you don't miss anyone..don't give up ❤️ Don't wait for anyone online - we live all over and your kitty is near YOU and your actual neighbors who are not seeing these posts ❤️ —------------ 💕 As you may know, cats don't leave their territory. Many cats get stuck/trapped at nearby neighbors as folks open and close bats/sheds/crawl spaces/ not knowing a curious kitty snuck inside ...and folks close door and windows when they leave town on vacation - same thing. You must focus completely on in-person searching , continue to CALL for kitty LATE night and walk around as you calmly call for kitty — SET YOUR ALARM fo 12am and 3AM - yes the later the better when it’s quiet outside and if your cat is stuck they might meow back…during the day talk to neighbors flyering every single residence (tape the flyer directly onto the front door top and bottom so it stays - use painter's tape won't harm the door) Mark on a printed GOOGLE. MAP of your block and surrounding blocks as you go door to door to talk to every neighbor possible, asking them to open up their sheds /storage unit/s, crawl space, garage doors for a few hours and then close them again - allowing a cat enough time to get out (they usually do not run out right away) . REPLACE worn out flyers on every lamppost - ((((place flyers inside "clear binder sheet protectors" with the opening facing downward - tape around the sleeve opening so they last even through rain))) people have short memories you must replace the flyers AND post them to every front door if no one answers the door. AT night you will call for your baby when it's dark and quiet - walk around slowly calling in your normal calm voice and listen for meows coming from a neighbor's garage or backyard . THough many will NOT meow if stuck or injured, some WILL ! Your cat also could have hurt a back leg for example and can't jump a fence to get back home. Another reason to talk to your actual neighbors and gain permission to check ALONE under their back decks or under stair cases and crawl spaces and sheds USING A FLASHLIGHT even during the day - to catch the reflection of kitty's eyes. I can't tell you how many stories about lost cats both indoor only and indoor/outdoor cats that are found using flashlights in dark places catching the cat's eye GLOW. I also always recommend to aim a motion activated camera at kitty's escape or EXIT point - where you leave wet food before each sunset IN CASE kitty got spooked and is hiding from ALL humans and looking for food at night. Water bowl 15-20 feet away in the shade (not near the food). The most important thing is to keep taking action in person and not give up! no matter what anyone says. ❤️ damia