Rockford, IL Lost Female Cat, Jo Is Missing

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Katreena P.

3 weeks ago

Be sure to try all the tips given in the comments. Good luck. Shared.

Michele G.

3 weeks ago

Put clothes with your scent outside and check bushes and trees with a flashlight at night shake bag of treats or dry food and call it's name

Kat E.

3 weeks ago

It might be worth trying to trap her. You can trap during the day or at night. Use nice bait like sardines or tuna or rotisserie or KFC chicken in a dish you place at the back of the trap. Drop a few small pieces of bait at the front and on the floor of the trap to lead her to the back of the trap. Drape a towel on top of the trap so the cat can see out of both ends. Place the trap near some bushes on perimeter of yard or next to house… not out in the open… cats walk along sides of things. Best to position it so you can see and hear if it was sprung from inside your house. You can put one of her blankets, newspapers,cardboard or a puppy pad on the floor of the cage. If you’ve been leaving food out and it’s being eaten, don’t leave food out before the time you want to trap her as you want her to be hungry. Have a sheet or large towel handy to cover the entire trap as soon as she goes in it as it calms them down right away. Never leave it outside or set when you are not home or awake to keep an eye on it and can listen for when an animal goes in it. Harbour Freight has traps for $20 or PAWS, 7282 N Cherryvale Mall Dr, has traps you can rent for a $20 refundable fee. I think they only take cash. They are open M &T 11-3, closed Wed & Sun, Th-Sat 11-3. 815-299-7297.

Michele S.

3 weeks ago

** Time is of the essence, for finding your lost cat. ** Your cat is probably nearby. Indoor cats usually find a hiding spot very quickly, and very close to where they escaped. Look up in the trees, and check under everything in YOUR YARD first… under decks, bushes, wood piles and sheds. Then check your neighbors yards. The best time to find your cat is at night, with a flashlight, when their eyes glow back at you. ***If your cat is scared, it will not respond to you calling him/her, so you'll have to use your eyes instead of your ears. *** ***When inside cats are suddenly outside, they can go into "survival mode,” and their entire personality changes.*** They, generally, will NOT wander. At least, not at first. (Unless they are not neutered/spayed.) Make sure to leave food and fresh water outside, in case they come out of hiding at night. Canned tuna (packed in oil) is nice and smelly. Also, a piece of your "worn" clothing, with your scent on it left outside, along with their bedding, with their scent on it, will definitely help. And, if you have a container or bag of treats that they really like.. shake it outside for your cat to hear. Also, leave your garage door or a window open a few inches in case it comes back at night. (5-7 inches.) [A special consideration in the cold weather, is to please CHECK UNDER THE HOOD of your vehicle! Oftentimes, a cat, especially an indoor only one, will seek out shelter or warmth in the engine area of your car. Do not start your vehicle, until you’ve checked! It is oftentimes fatal to your feline!] Hoping you find your cat very soon! ♥️ MS🐈

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