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Frankie Mae is Missing in Venice, FL

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Lost Female Cat last seen The wooded area at the end of Swallow Circle in Pelican Point community, Venice, FL 34285
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Status

LOST

Date Last Seen

September 4, 2026

Location Last Seen

Venice, FL 34285

Nearest Landmark

The wooded area at the end of Swallow Circle in Pelican Point community

Name

Frankie Mae

Sex

Female

PawBoost ID

73353788

Species

Cat

Description

Tabby/tortie mix female cat

Message from Owner

Our indoor cat Frankie Mae got spooked and rushed out an open door on Friday evening (9/4/26) and we have not been able to find her. She is wearing a pink collar with an Apple AirTag. She has never been outside before this. The AirTag keeps pinging around the back of near hses (in Pelican Point) so she’s likely in the wooded area behind where she got out. The signal has not been strong enough for me to connect to and fully track her.

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Diana E.
1 month ago
I’m so sorry your beautiful dilute tortoiseshell (torbie, calico, tricolor) cat got outside, but please try not to despair. Frankie Mae is likely hiding close to her 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 her 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 Frankie Mae is hiding just beyond your property (under a vehicle, outdoor furniture, shrubs, or in a garage, shed, or carport, etc.), then, if there’s time before dark and you can search SILENTLY without dislodging her from her hiding spot, focus your efforts close to home and tiptoe around in the daylight using a flashlight, but be quiet and discreet so as not to frighten her (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 her the chance to return voluntarily. AT DUSK (or IMMEDIATELY if you see this comment overnight) lay a familiar blanket or worn teeshirt flat on the doorstep where she escaped (DO NOT USE a litter box, bedding, trap or anything obvious -- it's there for scent only to give Frankie Mae the confidence to come out of hiding) along with a bowl of food (to calm her and hold her attention). Call her softly to provide a familiar sound and direction, then watch and listen closely from inside (DO NOT GO BACK OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT!) and if you see Frankie Mae approach and settle on the food be very careful not to startle her 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 she'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/
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Nadia R.
1 month ago
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Deborah N.
1 month ago
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Lora M.
1 month ago
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