Conklin, MI Lost Male Cat, Bob Is Missing

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Cyndi W.

3 months ago

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Cyndi W.

3 months ago

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Lori E.

3 months ago

🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

Denise H.

3 months ago

Prayers for a safe return home.

Audrey S.

3 months ago

In case this is any help, my indoor cat got out & was lost for a month, & I left notes for all of my neighbors asking them to check their garages, sheds & barns. Plus joined Next Door & posted there. Everyone was very helpful. A neighbor found her & showed me which bush she was hiding in- she didn’t come out even when I called to her. I think she was just scared & protecting herself, because she was like my other half. So look into bushes. I also had young cats get out years ago, & 2 days later found them in my bushes, & I had to crawl in to get them. People say to look at night for eyes with a flashlight. Someone recently found her cat that way, getting up every hour overnight to check. Some people have found their cats around 3 am-ish. And check Humane Society etc frequently in person, because busy & sometimes make mistakes. Also check with Animal Control. My cat was found around 6:30-7 am when she was out looking for food. Another person found their cat in the middle of the night by putting the litter box on the porch & monitoring it. Another found their cat by opening the garage door, putting blankets & food in there. Someone recently had luck with fliers- their cat was at a neighbor’s. Another found theirs in their shed that they had searched already. Someone found their cat by sleeping by the door with a fan blowing their scent outside. A few people recently found their cats under tarps of things after they’d already checked there. There are people who help using thermal drones. You could try contacting South Lyon Murphy Lost Animal Recovery, for tips- they have a Facebook page… if anyone around you has Ring cameras etc, maybe they could check them- that’s helped a few people. I hope you find your cute Bob soon ❤️🙏🏻❤️

Granny L.

3 months ago

🙏🙏🙏

Sandra H.

3 months 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

Brenda B.

3 months ago

pPlease keep us posted.

Foto M.

3 months ago

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Melinda H.

3 months ago

The best time to look for a cat is late at night after the daytime sounds settle down. Go for a walk and take a flashlite scan into the trees and under bushes. A cat can fit in any hole that they can fit their head thru they have collapsible shoulder blades. Most indoor cats stay close to home but come out at night. Most important is to make your presence known. Go out every half hour after 9pm and call for them and stop and listen it's amazing what you can hear late at night. Get your voice and scent out there. They are looking for you also. Look for glowing eyes at night. If there is a dog sibling that the cat likes take the dog on the walk. If you open canned cat food or shake treats do so on your walk. If the cat has a noisy toy shake it on your walk. Make posters and put in every business within a mile of the home. Let your mail carrier know. If there are teenagers in the neighborhood let them know they love reward money and being a hero. Check all local shelters. Let local veterinarians know your info. If there is a feral colony near you check it out. If you can find the feeder of the colony give them your info. Make large signs and put in neighbors yards at least a mile radius of the home. This ensures that everyone in the area has the info. Put post it notes on your neighbors doors to look in sheds and garages. Post on every Facebook forum in your area. Post on Pawboost and For the love of Louie. Check Humane Society. So important to make your presence known every half hour after 9pm. Make a bed out of the cats carrier and put soiled clothes from inside the home around the bed. Put it as close to the house as you can. Leave a shed or garage open check them often. Camp in your yard. Most indoor cats are found late at night. Don't give up. Do not put food out or litter it attracts every animal in the area including raccoon opossum feral cats and coyotes. Your cat will know that there is food inside and that is incentive to keep them close to the house. If you are outside that's OK but take it in when you go back in. If your cat sees a predator eating their food it might make them retreat further. Most important is to let them know you are looking for them. Hope you find your baby

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