San Jose, CA Lost Male Cat, Salem Is Missing

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Christina F.

6 days ago

For Salem’s people: Please read the advice shared on the Missing Animal Response Network. They have a page specific to lost cat behavior. https://www.missinganimalresponse.com/lost-cat-behavior/ If you have not already, visit neighboring homes and ask them to look into their garages and outbuildings, checking multiple times while sitting patiently, and quietly. Cats get scared when in strange places and won't necessarily bolt for the door when it is opened, and might not even run to a familiar person if they happen to be present. Also, post flyers - don't rely upon everyone having access to on-line posts. Check every logical and illogical place your cat may have gotten into on your property, to name just a few: cabinets/drawers — high and low; behind/under cushions on sofas, liners under sofas; closets; in garages/basements/sheds. Don’t forget to check in with local vets and animal shelters. Some have had success with placing a humane trap in their backyard - luring kitty in with a serving of their regular food; also with leaving clothing/blankets with your and/or their scent. If you have not already, post to Pawboost and/or Nextdoor. Each has their own audience and can be highly effective. Finally, for any reading this, please keep a bowl of water (ideally freshened every 2-3 days) in your garages/outbuildings for those instances when a neighborhood critter happens to find themselves trapped. Good luck, I hope to read a positive update on Salem soon!

Amy M.

6 days ago

If an indoor cat, they would not go far. Be sure to check in between, around, and underneath everything. Best time to look is late at night or early morning. Get down on their level and use a flashlight. Check neighbors garages, sheds, yards, etc.. also post on Neighbors ring app, Pawboost and Nextdoor. If chipped report to chip company as lost. Be sure to check shelter and if you are able, leave a door or a window cracked.

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