Virginia Beach, VA Lost Male Cat, Smokey Is Missing

Comments on this Facebook alert

Dayna M.

2 weeks ago

Cat is Close by. Check at night under bushes and porches etc with flash light for glow of thr eyes. Leave (ideally in a trap) smelly fish (like mackerel) or hot foods (my cat came back after 16 days to my neighbors grilling burgers). Call at night. Post on pawboost and print physical posters. Put posters in page protectors with closed side up and bottom taped closed. Put them up in area and knock on neighbors doors to ask to look and keep an eye out and give them a flyer for if they see cat. https://www.missinganimalresponse.com/lost-cat-behavior/ https://www.missinganimalresponse.com/intersection-alerts/ https://www.missinganimalresponse.com/neon-posters/ Also, I used https://www.professionalpettrackers.com/

📷 View photo on Facebook

Leslie W.

2 weeks ago

Also after going out when dark and quiet ,before going back in, stay on the porch and continue softly and calmly calling its name. Also, talk like it is there! Then lusten for a meow . If it is trapped near by, it will call for you. Many times these cats, especially indoor only, are too afraid to come out when you call them but will follow you home without you realizing it. This is why it is important to remain outside after walking about , and continue talking. It gives the cat a chance to watch you and hearing your calm voice, will feel the confidence to come to you! Don't be surprised it it calmly walks up like nothung happened, it is just soooo relieved to have its person back. Very important step! It has been seen on so many cameras where the cats have slithered back right after their person went inside. Then they panic and take off!!!

Dianne B.

2 weeks ago

Talk softly when calling late night and during the night to early morning when it quite out .. Might wait in between to see if you hear them meow nearby .... For indoor cats if there is any way you could leave your door garage door or window slightly ajar if possible they know where they got out and will often come back in on their own .. If you didn't see them get out check deep dresser drawers, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, under beds in box springs, behind the frig, the stove, behind or under the sofa, under or in the recliner the washer/dryer or inside if left open .. basement crawl space .. attic .. anywhere small or behind a cat can hide they will! If out cats will hide during the day and are more active late evening near dark to early morning , daybreak ... have a spot light to shine to see eyes in the dark .. they are usually close by and will often come back to the door .. or hide under bushes or decks to feel safe ! Also check crawl spaces under houses , garages, sheds of neighbors nearby ...No food out after dark it will attract area strays and wildlife to the area ... check culvert pipes .. storm drains .. up trees .. and colder weather they will get under car hoods for warmth and on tires also ...this can happen and they could be miles from home . Cats in a new home need at least 30 days to adjust to a new area and may and will travel to get back to their old home .. In some cases a set trap may be needed and monitored! A Trail cam or night vision goggles can help to monitor the areas outside! Post to Nextdoor Ask neighbors to check their Ring Doorbells... Beware of loose and roaming dogs in the area as they will chase and your cats! For automatic garage doors please place a 6x6 block or cinder block so that the door will not come all the way down and trap your pet as they can be injured! Check with area Shelters, Animal Control, and Vets offices also put flyers ... Am sure you have tried most all of these! Don't give up!!

Laura J.

2 weeks ago

Leave an open access like an attached garage cracked about 8 inches 24/7. If the cat is left alone they will attempt to get back in when it’s dark, especially early am.

Mary S.

2 weeks ago

Shared

Sharon H.

2 weeks ago

File a lost cat report with Virginia Beach Animal Control and Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center on Birdneck Road. Check with Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center on Birdneck Road in person every day. Check the website and Facebook posts for Virginia Beach Animal Services and Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center for strays brought in every day. Is the cat microrochipped?

Smokey is Missing in Virginia Beach, VA

Comments on this Facebook alert

RESCUE

SQUAD

Smokey is Missing in Virginia Beach, VA

Comments on this Facebook alert

Help this alert reach more local people Help more people see this pet

RESCUE

SQUAD