Fort Myers, FL Lost Male Cat, Leo Is Missing

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Rosemarie C.

4 weeks ago

Call Lori. See her on Facebook. She has a great record of finding lost animals

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Stefanie J.

4 weeks ago

Put your clothes outside!

Amy N.

4 weeks ago

this found cat has a scar / missing fur patch on right side of back...does that match up with Leo? best of luck, consider all options out there

Amy N.

4 weeks ago

Cats will climb under cars, hop in back of the Amazon truck, and then jump out somewhere else...you never know.

Erika S.

4 weeks ago

When cats get out, they typically don’t go too far from the home. Cats are also most active at Dawn and dusk so that was your best bet of one to go out and look for him. Shake treats. Call his name take a flashlight shine it around sometimes you’ll see the flashlight catch the glow of their eyes. And definitely put together a small flyer with your contact information and put it in every mailbox knock on every neighbor’s door within the several blocks around your area. My cat got out a number of years ago and it was a note. I left in a neighbor‘s mailbox that brought him back to me she called one evening and said I think I see your cat outside at the end of the cul-de-sac and sure enough I went and brought him back. Please note when Cats get out for some reason they get weird. They won’t necessarily come to you when you call so you may have to grab him or trap him back. But good luck and don’t give up🙏🏻

Dee M.

4 weeks ago

Is this the same cat???

Dee M.

4 weeks ago

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Jennifer R.

4 weeks ago

😓😭

Crystal F.

4 weeks ago

If I’ve sent this before, please disregard. Good luck in finding your cat. Helpful tips accumulated over the years. He or she is likely hiding nearby. Cats are scared when they get out and hide as fast as they can. Sometimes they won’t come out of hiding for days or even weeks. Their brain is in survival mode. One cat took 14 days to show up at the trap on owners front porch. First thing to do is look around outside under yours and neighbors porches, sheds and tiny areas you think he/she wouldn’t even fit in, because usually they can. Don’t forget to look in trees. 1. Hang lots and lots of posters. Every stop sign and intersection in your neighborhood. Then go to major intersections. 2. If POSSIBLE and without attracting wild animals Get some cans of Mackerel. Take the juice and put it in a spray bottle and add some water. Spray it in the trees and bushes and along your home foundation. Spray it leading to a big bowl of Mackerel near the door he got out of. One of the best ways is to get a Trap (Home Depot, Lowe’s, Feed Supply Store) and a camera( you can get an great one on Amazon for about $20 called Tapo(protect from weather), unless you have a home security camera. Set it up near the door he got out of. Put the bowl of mackerel in the back of the trap. Spray the juice leading to the trap and into the trap. Line the bottom of the trap with your dirty towel. Change the food and towel twice a day. Be prepared for raccoons, opossums, a skunk in certain areas, and any strays in your area. If a stray is caught and friendly please take to a vet to be scanned for a microchip… 3. Ask neighbors to check garages and sheds.. 4. Sit outside in the evening talking calmly. Talk and say his name like you would if he was with you. You may have to do this for several hours for several nights. It could take weeks before he shows up. Don’t go after him if you see him. Just keep talking and have him come to you.. 5.Put items of the cat near your house and in trap 6. Walk around the neighborhood to get your scent out. 7. Go out with a flashlight at night, calmly walking around looking for the glow of his eyes. Calmly talking to yourself saying his name, so he hears your voice. This can be very helpful. A friend found her cat this way after missing for 6 days. The cat was 5 houses away on the edge of the woods. 8. YouTube search “How to Find a Lost Cat” video. Great information! I know of a blind cat that was found after a month. 9. One woman played “Cat attractions sounds #46”on Tik Tok and her cat came home. It was posted by @catmi7 Cats usually come out at night. Don’t give up. Many people give up too soon. This could be a marathon, not a sprint. 🙏🏻🐾❤️ Cats are typically not scent animals like dogs with their owners scent. Do have cat nip on hand, a laser light toy and maybe a cat toy wand. Often when owners see the cat outside the cat is not ready to come home and will run. Sprinkle catnip on area and sit on ground a distance away. Let them roll in it and "take the edge off". Crawl closer and distract it with toy wand or laser. When distracted, grab it and get a good grip on the back of its neck and hold tight against you and get in house fast. 🙏 ◦

Andrew W.

4 weeks ago

Mary Cassidy thank you for posting but this is a little far away to be Leo we are close to the treeline ave colonial area

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