Stockton, CA Lost Male Cat, Benny/shorty Is Missing

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Stephanie B.

2 months ago

Go out in your neighborhood now while it’s still quiet and call his name with food or treat bag. No doubt he is roaming because he’s not fixed. He might be close by. When I lost my dog I went screaming down the streets in the middle of the night after that dog until I found her; she heard me and came running to me.

Michelle W.

2 months ago

Prayers

Prague F.

2 months ago

My kitten also missing, I miss her so much. She is fixed.

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Traci F.

2 months ago

I know this kitty and he is one of Little Mama’s kittens, who I feed, who is now fixed, and likely is fed by more than me because she’s gotten quite chubby! I will keep a look out for Benny and I sure hope he comes “home” soon.

Chris G.

2 months ago

Even though Benny is not your personal cat, some of these tips may still help. If you haven't already done so, post to Nextdoor, Felines 209 (there is a duplicate group so make sure you are posting to the Felines 209 group with 23k+ members), the Ring app, Lostmykitty, and 24Petconnect (they will contact all shelters in the area) to cover all your bases as not everyone is on social media. Talk to your neighbors to see if they saw the cat, if they would look at security camera video to see which direction he wandered off, and for them to check their garage/shed in case the cat got locked inside. Put up brightly colored flyers in the neighborhood and extend out to 1.5 miles as cats travel. Indoor-outdoor cats travel up to a 17-house radius, from home. If safe, go out late at night/very early morning and rattle the cat's favorite food/treats. Use a flashlight as7 cats eyes are reflective in the dark when a light is aimed at them. If your cat is an inside cat, they normally do not wander off too far so chances are it is nearby so check under bushes and up in trees. Indoor only cats tend to only travel 54 yards, or roughly a 2.5-house radius, from their homes. People expect that if they call for the cat, the cat’s going to come to them, but they won’t because they’re terrified. Also, if safe, leave garage door open just enough for the cat to squeeze through if he tries to get in. You can also leave some of your worn clothing outside as cats have a keen sense of smell. Praying the cat returns home soon.

Mary N.

2 months ago

Please help us find Benny. We miss him a lot.

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