Rochester, NY Lost Male Cat, SMOKEY Is Missing

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Noelle H.

3 weeks ago

Humane trap and camera are key, plus leaving a door slightly ajar at night for reentry

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Cat N.

3 weeks ago

🙏🙏🙏

Peggy M.

3 weeks ago

Gemini Bayybee Yaya

Gemini B.

3 weeks ago

Thank you for all the help everyone 💛💛

Gemini B.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE SMOKEY HAS BEEN FOUND IN THE BAT! He got scared while moving and was hiding! 🥺🥺 he came out this morning while the family went to go back and check on the house he was there greeting them 🥺🥺 sneaky little guy ♥️♥️

Carm R.

3 weeks ago

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Jeannine D.

3 weeks ago

❤️

Rod S.

3 weeks ago

If you love your cat, please read this. I keep seeing posts from people who have lost their cats after letting them outside — and my heart breaks every single time. These aren’t just pets… they’re family. For a long time, I struggled with this myself. I have an indoor cat, and even letting her into the backyard (with a 4-ft fence!) made me constantly anxious. I was always worried: What if she jumps it? What if she gets spooked and runs? What if I can’t find her? Eventually, I had enough of that fear. I got her a tracking device — an Apple AirTag on a proper collar — and it completely changed everything. Now, when she’s outside, I feel safe. I know I can find her. I know she’s not just “gone” if something happens. And here’s the thing: there are SO many options out there now. AirTags, GPS collars, pet trackers — affordable, easy-to-use tools that can literally bring your cat back home. It doesn’t matter if your cat is “just in the yard” or “usually stays close.” All it takes is one moment. One noise. One jump. One chase. Please — if you let your cat outside, even a little — consider using a tracking device. It could be the difference between panic and peace of mind… between losing them and bringing them home. Let’s do better for the animals we love.

Shubh M.

3 weeks ago

Most lost cats come home/ are found between midnight-5 am so that’s a good time to look. Door to door with flyers in the area and flyers with nearby vets and shelters really helps. If sighted, It’s better not to chase, lost cats are even more skittish and spooked outside and will even run from their owners. If possible, it’s better to sit at ground level and talk in a normal voice, which will bring them closer to you. Even better, bring some food, smellier the better - tuna, shrimp, rotisserie chicken. If you can safely leave a door or window cracked open specially at night, the cat might walk back in. They can get locked by mistake in sheds garages and bats, ask neighbors to check and if they can leave doors open for a while. A frightened cat in hiding probably won’t come out when people are around.

Gemini B.

3 weeks ago