Alexandria, VA Lost Male Cat, Mocha Is Missing

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Nancy G.

9 years ago

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Diane C.

9 years ago

iIf you check out how to find a missing cat on the internet, the sites will reassure you that Mocha is still likely very nearby. Cats have a keen sense of smell so put her favorite food, used litter box, and any pieces of well worn clothing with your and her scent on it outside and that may help attract her home. (Some sites say they are most active and therefore most likely to come home between dawn and dusk. You might want to be especially on the lookout then and leave a window open so you can hear her meow.) Also if you think she likes tuna, walk around the neighborhood with an open can clinking it with a spoon while you call her name. (This worked with one of our family cats not long ago.) Indoor cats who find themselves outside can revert to almost feral behavior and may be frightened and hiding. So ask your neighbors to check their crawl spaces, garages and shed areas while you do the same. Call the Humane Society to ask about how to use an humane trap and see if they'll loan you one. And put up detailed photo flyers EVERYWHERE, including shelters, vet offices and stores. Check the shelters in person frequently because the way you describe her might not be the same way they would. Try not to be too discouraged or give up. A cat missing three months in Reston was recently returned after her flyer was seen at a Giant grocery store by someone who had been feeding her. (Friends who started a volunteer cat rescue say it's the flyers that most often gets them home. They even found a cat who had been missing six months.) Sending much caring and positive thoughts for a happy reunion...

Marilyn C.

9 years ago

Let Animal Allies know.

Connie C.

9 years ago

I think the Virginia Cat Search facebook page is back up. Post there too.

Terri H.

9 years ago

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Martha M.

9 years ago

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