Ypsilanti, MI Lost Male Cat, Pumpkins Is Missing

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Jo M.

7 months ago

It was a few weeks ago.I'm just not sure of the date

Jo M.

7 months ago

I am so sorry to say that.I was driving home from rolling hills water park with my dog, and several weeks ago I found a orange Tabby that had been hit by a car.I got out and used the ring camera on the house.It was laying in front of them , maybe they're kitty , had been hit. You can pm me. The Kitty I saw was a darker orange.I'm really hoping it's not your Kitty.But I could possibly drive by tonight and see the address of the house and have you talked to the owner.

Krista W.

7 months ago

Get a picture out to local delivery drivers and landscapers in the area. Give a the picture to your mail carrier and ask them if they would put it in their break room. They have eyes 👀 all over the place. Maybe can give a location sighting. Good luck in bringing your baby home

Laura S.

7 months ago

Please put up flyers all over your neighborhood and go door to door asking neighbors to check their garages and sheds. Most cats stay close to home and many people are not on social media - so will never see this post. Best wishes in finding your sweet Pumpkins. 🙏

Terrie S.

7 months ago

Walk around calling your cat as you always do. Look under bushes and in hiding places. Look at dawn and dusk with a flashlight to catch the glare of your cat's eyes. Leave garage door and lanai partially open if possible. Your cat will try to get back inside ..most likely at night. Use a trap...The only way to find his way home.or to the trap is by smell. Use some of your used clothes, put them outside and around the trap. A friend of mine used her shirt and dragged it through the neighborhood. Her cat found the smell and followed it home. It is all about the smell. You can also cut a shirt of yours into small small pieces and leave a scent trail back to the trap. I read a few days ago that a lady put out a trace with the old litter throughout the neighborhood. It worked. Her cat came home! Use the litter to lead your cat to the trap. Also try to distribute flyers throughout that neighborhood...as many as you can ( 3 miles radius at least). Check shelters in person...don't just call. Put battery operated trail cameras outside. Your cat might show up in the middle of the night. When you know the time you can wait for for your cat and slow blink to make contact. NEVER GIVE UP! I read once that you can put a chair outside and cover it up with a blanket and the cat can jump up and hide under the blanket and feels safe. They said you should put one of your shirts under the blanket and food and water next to the chair. It might be worth a try to put up a chair

Terrie S.

7 months ago

All the above advice + Make sure you go to the shelters, animal control, humane societies & every rescue you can think of in person and check for your dog or cat as often as you can. Don’t rely on just calling to check for them. The shelters are understaffed and overwhelmed right now, they may not recognize your dog or cat from a description over the phone. And, put up flers & post on love of louie, next door, etc., etc

Debbie K.

7 months ago

Post on every site like For the Love of Louie, all Nextdoor sites, many cities have their own sites, post on cities in your area and surrounding cities, Pawboost, Pet FBI, etc. Praying you find your baby. Report a lost or found pet on Petco Love Lost https://petco.love/nextdoor

Debra B.

7 months ago

Cats typically stay close to home. Cats can become disoriented and you will need to go get them. I have found mine under my home twice, once under a low deck. Another time under a neighbor's car in their yard. Go out when it's quiet and take a flashlight and a favorite toy or treat to shake when calling for them. Be prepared to crawl into a space to get them. Check crawl spaces with a flashlight. I had one that was so disoriented he didn't come to me and the flashlight caught the top of his ears. I had to crawl in and get him. I've found him in a bush another time. The flashlight caught the reflection of his eyes. The vet explained to me it's because they are territorial animals and can become disoriented. Put up flyers and ask neighbors if you might be allowed to look around for your pet. Post also on Next Door Neighbor and Pawboost. Alert shelters and local police.

Lisa K.

7 months ago

🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

Gary S.

7 months ago

Check extremely good around your house and neighbors, bushes shrubs high grass, paper bags and trees, underneath porches and decks, outbuilding and garages, evening time when it’s quiet too, check all shelters in the county and animal control also.

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