Gary is Missing in Orlando, FL

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Lost Male Cat last seen Bumby, Orlando, FL 32806

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LOST

Date Last Seen

October 19, 2026

Location Last Seen

Orlando, FL 32806

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Bumby

Name

Gary

Sex

Male

PawBoost ID

73531932

Species

Cat

Description

- Gray Striped Tabie - Circular patterns on sides like a Bengal cat. - Ear is tipped. He is a rescue that I’ve had 3 years. He’s indoor only and probably very scared.

Message from Owner

Gary is the love of my life. He’s been one of the only things keeping me going after my fiance and brother past within weeks of each other last year. I don’t know how I’ll be able to survive without him. I love him so much. He’s my world. Please, please help me find him

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Diana E.

17 mins ago

I’m so sorry your beautiful exotic eartipped classic brown tabby cat got outside, but please try not to despair -- Gary is likely hiding close to his escape route, too frightened to come when called or emerge in the daylight. Most indoor cats will attempt to return on their own, usually within the first few nights if the conditions are just right, so if you know what to expect and how to react, you could have him back inside by morning. I've recovered many escaped cats and have a full set of instructions, but I’ll withhold them for now, hopeful you won’t need them. This is what I suggest you do and when: DURING THE DAYTIME, alert nearby neighbors in case Gary is hiding just beyond your property (under a vehicle, in a garage, shed, or carport, etc.), then, if there’s time before dark and you can search SILENTLY without dislodging him from his hiding spot, focus your efforts close to home and tiptoe around using a flashlight, but be quiet and discreet so as not to frighten him (shhh! DO NOT CALL or shake treats), check every crack and crevice, look in, under and around sheds, vehicles, furniture, under foundations and porches, into trees etc. but suspend searching when it gets dark to give him the chance to return voluntarily. AT DUSK lay a familiar blanket or worn teeshirt flat on the doorstep where he escaped (DO NOT USE a litter box, bedding, trap or anything obvious -- it's there for scent only to give Gary the confidence to come out of hiding) along with a bowl of food (to calm him and hold his attention). Call him softly to provide a familiar sound and direction, then watch and listen closely from inside (DO NOT GO BACK OUT AFTER DARK!) and if you see Gary approach and settle on the food be very careful not to startle him as you slowly and quietly provide a clear path back inside. If you can't wait up set an alarm and watch again just before sunrise -- it's a popular time to return. Please let me know what happens tonight and if he's not back by morning, I'll provide more detailed instructions. Also, although some suggest putting out kitty's litter box, EXPERTS WARN AGAINST IT. I've never used one in all the times I've been successful recovering a lost cat. Please read this to learn more about why it's neither necessary nor recommended: https://www.facebook.com/notes/lost-cats-georgia/why-we-dont-recommend-putting-your-lost-cats-litter-box-outside/1101245526665296/

Deborah N.

38 mins ago

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