Vista, CA Lost Male Cat, Dusty Is Missing

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Ruthmaria C.

3 months ago

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Ruthmaria C.

3 months ago

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Monique P.

3 months ago

We will try that! Thank you!

Monique P.

3 months ago

Thank you!

Susie G.

3 months ago

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Kimberley S.

3 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.

Ines D.

3 months ago

Searching for him is the fastest way to get him back: 🐾 Sad seeing so many kitties go missing just this week. Poor baby, he must be so scared and hungry out on his own. When a cat goes missing, they can’t easily find their way home using only their scent. You must be proactive and look for them. 🔦 Look under cars, bushes & hedges, look for glowing eyes w/flashlight, call his name at dusk when it’s quiet and they come out from hiding to eat. Posting is important, but please search for him, too. They don’t go far, 3-4 houses away, they stay in one place until they are scared off by dogs, coyotes, or loud noises. The challenge is finding him before he gets further way. 📣Please hang flyers near the area he went missing, it’ll let your neighbors know you’re looking for him and get the immediate attention from pedestrians and drivers. You’re the one that can bring him home safely, he’ll recognize your voice, footsteps and your scent. Post on ND, check SDHS Lost & Found daily. If you’re able to find him, PLEASE, please don’t let him out unattended. Cats have the intelligence of a 3yo, they don’t know the dangers, they face outdoors with coyotes, dogs, cars, and worst of all evil people who taunt or injure cats. It only takes an hour to train a cat on a leash, then he can be outdoors safely with you. 🐈‍⬛ Good luck finding this gorgeous little guy 🐾💙🐾

Brianne R.

3 months ago

Nighttime is the best time to get outside and call for him! Don't give up!

Denise S.

3 months ago

Action to take if you lose a pet in San Diego City and County: 1. Post pet info, plus your contact info on social media: A. Lost and found pets, San Diego and Beyond, on Facebook B. East County emergency Updates, on Facebook C. Craigslist D. Nextdoor (.com)--your local zip, on Internet E. Pawboost (.com) Post your number in the description. F. Check and post on the web page, lostdogsandiego(.com) 2. Check local shelters, in person, Bonita, Carlsbad, Mission Valley, Oceanside, Escondido El Cajon and Chula Vista Check and web sites: www.sdhumane(.org), Mission Valley, Oceanside, Escondido www.sddac (.com) Bonita, Carlsbad 3. Put up posters in the vicinity, sample, fill in template at sddac (.com) 4. Post pic on https://lost.petcolove(.org/) 5. Post on petharbor (.com) 6. Consult with Babs Fry, who you can reach through Facebook. She will help, no charge. Her number 619 249 2221.

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