Tujunga, CA Lost Male Cat, Chu Is Missing

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Gladys d.

2 months ago

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Pam P.

2 months ago

Just now saw that this wasn’t recent. So sorry.

Pam P.

2 months ago

You need to go back out there late at night thru early morning hours. Bring your cat’s carrier with you, and hopefully he associates that with going home. Always use a carrier in the car, as it keeps them safe. Set the carrier near where you were parked (and leave your car door open in case he might hop in on his own). Leave articles of your unwashed clothing/towel on top of and inside the carrier, along with his bed or blanket. Sit quietly nearby - no sudden moves or loud noises - with some smelly food/treats: tuna, Churu paste cat treats, pieces of rotisserie chicken. Put some in the carrier and have some with you - speak very softly and let him approach you. When the time is right, grab him quickly and efficiently and hold him firmly against you —- either get him directly into the carrier or into the car, but don’t let go, as he’ll spook easily and take off again. Here are more general tips: Tips for Lost Cats If you haven’t yet, leave some articles of your unwashed clothing (socks, shoes, t-shirt, a pillowcase) outside for him/her to smell home. Change these out daily to keep the scent fresh. Never leave food or a litter box out, as this attracts coyotes/predators. 📍>>If you can, starting tonight please leave a door or window (even a garage door) cracked open for him/her to return through, especially during the night when it’s quiet out and when cats are most active; this works well, but may take a few nights if they are in hiding. Leave the articles of clothing near the opening. It helps to leave some food out inside the home to help lure him/her in. Don’t give up - cats typically attempt to return home during the night/early morning hours (~1a-5a).<< (keep any other pets safe in a secure room while doing this) Your cat is probably hiding nearby. Go out late at night w/ a flashlight and look for your cat’s eyes. You can try shaking a treat bag if your cat normally responds to that. Check shrubs, under cars, crawl spaces, up in trees and on roof tops (in case your cat has been chased). If you see your cat outside, he/she may be too scared to come to you - sit quietly and have some tuna, Churu paste cat treats and even a wand-type toy to help lure them over to you. Have neighbors check their garages/sheds. Leave out some water, since it’s hot out. Post signs around the neighborhood (even further out at intersections in case kitty has been chased out of the area), since some people are not on social media. *Beware of scam calls/texts/emails/messages/comments. Post on NextDoor, Ring and on local Lost & Found Pets group pages. Check and notify surrounding animal shelters and leave flyers there - also, take flyers to vet offices/ER vets, where someone may take your cat for a chip scan. If microchipped, notify the chip company that your cat is missing. Update/verify contact info if needed. If you have motion sensing cameras, check them to see if kitty has returned to the yard. IF she/he is still young, she/he may respond to sweet, gentle meowing sounds - either do this yourself or download a cat communicator type app to your phone and play sweet, gentle, friendly meowing/purring sounds to lure her/him out of hiding. Best wishes.

2 months ago

bump for visibility leave your shoes outside

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