Lockport, IL Lost Male Cat, Knothead Is Missing

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Dudek A.

2 days ago

I forgot to add if your cat comes home, please don't let him out. It's very dangerous to be outside even for a moment. I don't know if you adopted through a rescue, but all rescues I know don't even allow cats to roam if you adopted them. It's in almost all the contracts that I know of And in addition, it's against the law in many counties. It's not fair to Animals to let them roam and I hope this baby is safe....

Dudek A.

2 days ago

A worn piece of clothing often works well on your porch in addition to the piece of clothing I mentioned previously on the inside of the garage near the opening. It would also be good to post on neighbor's ring app which covers a 3 mile radius of your location and alerts people that have the app. It would be good to focus on a one to two block radius of your location especially at Dawn dusk and feeding time and shaking a bag of cat treats or cat food vigorously to help attract your cat's attention if it's nearby and also bring a flashlight with you to help catch a glimpse of your cat's eyes if it's near. When you are checking this checking this block or 2 radius Make sure you also check trees. Shrubbery window wells under decks and porches and ask your neighbors to check their shed and garage where cats are often found. Hope to hear good news soon. Good luck!

Dudek A.

2 days ago

Flyers are very important. They are best put in a zip gallon bag that is upside down to protect from the elements. It was just recently that both the dog and a cat were reunited by flyers alone since the people that found the animals did not have social media. If you adopted from a rescue, they usually like to know ASAP that a former animal is missing. If your cat has a microchip, it's good to make sure your contact information is up to date so you can be contacted if your cat is found. Cats tend to stay close to home before they wander so time is of the essence. Make sure your cat is not hiding in the garage in a closet in a dresser, drawer or behind furniture which often happens. I've heard of a few cats returning home the past few years when the owner left their garage open about 5 inches with a worn piece of clothing on the inside of the garage near the opening to help attract the cat if it comes close back to home but not too wide. So you do not attract unwanted animals. It's good if you go check outside on your block around Dawn and dusk with a flashlight looking in shrubbery and under decks and porches to hopefully catch a glimpse of your cat's eyes if it is close by. Usually cats are scared when they first leave home and might not even respond to you. So the flashlight might come in handy to catch a glimpse of the eyes. It's also good to check your local animal control in person daily because things change very often and best in person. It's also good to check local rescues and shelters in your area daily. Hoping for a quick and safe return.....