Ijamsville, MD Lost Male Cat, Tux Is Missing

Deborah P.

5 years ago

For a Missing Cat: Here is what you need to do you right away- on your front porch or wherever he/she got out set up a feeding station. Put a bowl of fresh water and a blanket or shirt that smells like you at the door they escaped from( no food during the day) In the evening about 7 pm put out some canned food or whatever food he/she ate along with the water and blanket or shirt. Call to the cat by name and go inside - resist the urge to try to grab him if you see him come to eat- just observe patiently and see if he comes- it may be a few days. In the morning pick up any food and just leave the fresh water. They usually do not go very far and most likely are under a shed or deck closely. DO NOT put litter box outside- some people will tell you to do that but it will attract any stray cats around and may push your cat away from the area. Also place flyers around your area with your cell phone number and answer all calls in case someone sees him and keep your cell charged and with you at all times. You can even watch from a window in evening and leave door slightly open and he/she may come in. Good luck. It may be a few days so don’t give up. Check all shelters and humane society and post flyers all over in plastic sheet protectors with waterproof tape. I would also strongly urge you to contact Dogs Finding Dogs to track your cat- they do an amazing job and can track exactly where the cat is hiding. https://www.facebook.com/DogsFindingDogs (410) 908-6374 Also: in late evening go out and shake a bag of dry food and sit down quietly and listen for faint meows. Also. Check with all your neighbors as cats can get in open doors of sheds and open doors of garages and then get locked in and can't return. Good luck.

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Jeri A.

5 years ago

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Lisa M.

5 years ago

You can also call pure gold pet trackers 410 365 7456 or dogs finding dogs 410 908 6374

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Robin B.

5 years ago

Owners of lost cats on the lost and found pet pages have said that these tips work, especially numbers 1, 3 and 5: 1. Put wet/smelly food out in the evening. Pick it up during the day or if you notice it's attracting strays. 2. Put dirty litter box outside; keep an eye on it if there are stray cats or other wildlife in your area. It may attract them, which could keep your cat away. 3. Put out an unwashed article of your clothing or a dirty sheet/towel/t-shirt. You can also make "scent strips" from these items and place them in trails leading to your door. 4. Go out in the evening with a flashlight and look under porches, sheds, etc. 5. You can make chum trails leading to your door by using a can of cat food and a gallon of warm water. Shake well and sprinkle in trails leading to your door. You can also make scent trails using dirty litter. 6. Your cat will be most active between dusk and dawn. Trying shaking a bag of treats and softly calling your cat's name while searching with a flashlight to catch the reflection of your cat's eyes. 7. Get fliers up right away and ask neighbors to check garages, etc. 8. File a lost report with the appropriate shelter and visit *in person* often. Most cats do not go far, especially those that are not used to spending time outdoors.