Erie, PA Lost Female Cat, Stella Is Missing

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Cindy B.

3 weeks ago

Hope you find her!

Patsy H.

3 weeks ago

I just want to share this with you. My cat Snoopy got out on a Friday night and I immediately set a trap. On Sunday, I bought a second trap. I checked the two traps after 6 am Monday morning. No luck. Monday night for the first time, I left the garage door open slightly enough for my cat Snoopy to get in and I left the cellar door open. I left the lights off in the garage and cellar, except for a light in a separate room. I put 2 blankets by the garage door entrance that Snoopy slept on. I kept all my other cats upstairs. After checking the traps with no luck, I went downstairs and I heard something and then found Snoopy in the cellar. My other cats went down to greet him. I am so grateful that Snoopy is home.

Patsy H.

3 weeks ago

Some time ago, my young cat snuck out late. I called him and put out a trap, but he didn't come. In the morning, I went out and made cat sounds like he does because he doesn't meow. I then heard him respond and found him hunkered down beside the air conditioner. He must have been very scared all night. He was only about 20-25 feet from my back door. I copied the following messages from other people giving advice on finding lost cats. If Indoor Fixed Kitties: Indoor fixed kitties rarely go far and are usually found hiding scared nearby. Look under everything...porches, decks, sheds, cars, bushes, etc. Look at night and into the wee hours of the morning with a flashlight to see eyes glowing. Ask/tell neighbors. Flyers = sightings. Consider using a humane trap ASAP. Please no litter box outside because it can attract predators and potentially keep your kitty from returning. Prayers for a safe return. If you're able you can also try leaving a door, garage door or window cracked open to let kitty come back in. A video doorbell or trail camera can be helpful to see if kitty is coming around when you're sleeping. Honestly - the magic time is 11pm-6am in spring/summer (8pm-6am in fall/winter) - when no humans are outside. That is when they feel comfortable coming out of hiding. Sit on steps/porch by where cat escaped - talk softly. Let cat come to you. Avoid eye contact. Lost pets will not act "normally" - they are in survival mode.

Tom B.

3 weeks ago

She is an indoor cat and our search in and around home continues. Thank you all!!

Karla S.

3 weeks ago

Indoor only or used to being outside? This difference matters when you’re trying to find them. Indoor only cats rarely will show themselves during the daytime & often will not respond to you calling them. They hide close by, then often return during the night to where they got out of your house, & they try to get back in. If your cat is strictly an indoor cat, then if possible, try leaving the exit point open after dark to see if they will walk back in on their own. Having a camera set up outside the exit point is very helpful to alert you if they’re approaching. If you can’t leave the exit point open after dark, then you need to set a humane trap outside the exit point & have it ready at dark. Either way, do not go outside once you leave the exit point open or you’ve set a humane trap. Your cat probably won’t approach if you’re outside walking around. Secure any other pets in another room if you leave the exit point open. Place some of your worn clothes outside the exit point for scent. Do not put the litter box outside as it will attract other neighborhood cats who will prevent your cat from returning. Here’s a checklist for cats who are used to being outside: https://www.hatsalive.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/check-list-for-lost-outdoor-access-cat.pdf

Stephanie K.

3 weeks ago

Try these tips