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Checkers is Missing in Oakton, VA

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Lost Male Cat last seen Near Ebenshire Ct, Oakton, VA 22124, Oakton, VA 22124
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Status

LOST

Date Last Seen

November 10, 2026

Location Last Seen

Oakton, VA 22124

Nearest Landmark

Near Ebenshire Ct, Oakton, VA 22124

Name

Checkers

Sex

Male

PawBoost ID

73622698

Species

Cat

Description

Black and white with long black tail. Very friendly.

Message from Owner

Our cat Checkers is missing, and we’re worried about him. He was last seen near Ebenshire Cr in Oakton on Monday, Nov 9th. Checkers is black and white. He wasn’t wearing a collar If you live nearby, please check under your porch or deck and inside your garage or shed. If you see him, please call or text. with the location and time. A photo would be helpful if you can take one. Please avoid chasing him. He is supper friendly and if you let him, he will follow into your hse. Thank you! We miss him so much. Thank you for keeping an eye out and sharing this post.

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Shannon M.
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J.H. W.
3 days ago
I used to live right there. I used to see tons of cats in between the walls of the Condos on Oakton Terrace and 66, the little rain sewer tunnels, the patch of woods as the condos meet Bushman. Don't give up hope, no matter what. I'll say a prayer for you. He'll come back.
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Melissa D.
3 days ago
Flashlight 🔦 is key right now! Since chances are he may be hiding nearby just freaked out.
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Jessica P.
4 days ago
Other tips from a fellow foster/trapper/volunteer with an animal rescue group: Hi, I'm sorry about your lost kitty. Some tips to employ right away help get her/him back: - Look on Pawboost.com to see if someone posted a FOUND listing. If not, - Create a free posting of your kitty on Pawboost.com with good photos and as much information as you have about where/when s/ he went missing. They'll create a proxy email for you to avoid spammers/phishers. - Create free flyers from Pawboost that you can print and post ALL around your neighborhood. This is very important! - Join the Ring doorbell products online community (you don’t need a Ring product yourself to in order to join) and post about your missing cat. Ask your neighbors to check their footage in front and back and to quietly check their backyards. - Contact Fairfax (animalservices@fairfaxcounty.gov) and Loudoun county (https://www.loudoun.gov/ 545/Lost-Found-Pets) animal shelters in case someone has turned him/her in and file a LOST CAT report. Share your photos with them and GO IN PERSON to check if your cat is there. The staff doesn't always have time to do a thorough check among the cats in house. - Start walking around your neighborhood after dusk with a flashlight, slowly and quietly, looking under bushes and decks, in open garages, calling for him/her and then listening for him/her to respond. You can bring food with you, but most cats are too scared to come immediately to the smell of food. - Tap on car bumpers or hoods as you walk; some cats find shelter in wheel wells or under a warm engine. Tapping can often scare a kitty out from under a car. - If you do spot him/her, call somebody to bring a carrier over with the food in it to try and attract him/her; do not try to pull him/her out from under a bush or garage or wherever you find him/her. Most cats will withdraw further because they're scared. - Last thing, put something that smells like you on your porch. Cats will be attracted back to a familiar smell and this may be a good way to get him/her to come back on her own. Chances are high that s/he's only within one street of your house if s/he lives indoors normally. Best of luck to you and I hope you get him/her back very soon.
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Sandra H.
4 days ago
Lost Cat Recovery Checklist Immediate Actions ■ Start searching close to where she got out (cats usually hide nearby). ■ Check high & low hiding spots: under cars, porches/decks, shrubs, garages, sheds. ■ Ask neighbors to check open garages/sheds and closed spaces before shutting doors. Best Times to Search ■ Search during quiet/dark hours (best: 12am–7am, especially 1–6am). ■ Use a strong flashlight at night to spot eye reflection. Calling & Approaching ■ Call for her during still hours (overnight/early morning). ■ If you see her: stay calm and quiet (don’t chase). Scent Lures (Safe Options) ■ Put outside: her bed/blanket or your unwashed clothing/bedding. ■ Place scent items near the trap and/or leading toward the door. ■ Do NOT place a litter box outside (can attract predators such as coyotes). Food / Feeding Station ■ Set up a feeding station and feed during the day only. ■ Do NOT leave food out overnight (attracts wildlife & scares cats off). Humane Trap (Highly Recommended) ■ Get a live/humane trap ASAP. ■ Use food only inside the trap (don’t leave food elsewhere). ■ Cover trap with a tarp/blanket for safety and comfort. ■ Check trap frequently—never leave it unattended overnight. ■ In harsh weather: check every 30 minutes. Outreach (Very Important) ■ Post flyers around the neighborhood with phone number (day/night contact). ■ Bring flyers to local vets, shelters (go in person every few days if possible), and pet stores. ■ Tell your mail carrier (they notice roaming pets). ■ Ask known stray feeders/rescuers if they’ve seen her. Mindset ■ Keep checking at different times daily. ■ Don’t give up—cats can be found weeks or months later
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