Alhambra, CA Lost Female Cat, Chestnut Is Missing

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Vivian B.

17 hours ago

Ruth Olafsdottir Thank you for all the information. Chestnut was found!! Thank goodness, I went back to our old place. With the help of the former landlady, we were able to get her in her carrier. She was so happy to be home. Her sister was even happier. I was filled with joy. The way the whole thing occurred was before we moved , the movers had encountered this situation with cats before. They weren't new to this idea. We decided to move the cats to the bathroom area where they would be safe. One escaped but she's more compliant. Chestnut not so much. Upon transferring Chestnut to the bathroom, this is when she made her escape. Thank goodness it was into the landlady's yard. It's very protected against animals coming in or out. I am very grateful that our former landlady was willing to get out of bed to help me get Chestnut from behind all the things she has there. Chestnut is home. Happily investigating her new surroundings. Her sister Delilah, missed her only to hiss at her. Hahaha. Sisterly love.

Vivian B.

17 hours ago

Brandy Gaunt Thank you for all the information. Chestnut was found!! Thank goodness I went back to our old place. With the help of the former landlady, we were able to get her in her carrier. She was so happy to be home. Her sister was even happier. I was filled with joy. The way the whole thing occurred was before we moved , the movers had encountered this situation with cats before. They weren't new to this idea. We decided to move the cats to the bathroom area where they would be safe. One escaped but she's more compliant. Chestnut not so much. Upon transferring Chestnut to the bathroom, this is when she made her escape. Thank goodness it was into the landlady's yard. It's very protected against animals coming in or out. I am very grateful that our former landlady was willing to get out of bed to help me get Chestnut from behind all the things she has there. Chestnut is home. Happily investigating her new surroundings. Her sister Delilah, missed her only to hiss at her. Hahaha. Sisterly love.

Vivian B.

17 hours ago

Thank you for all the information. Chestnut was found!! Thank goodness I went back to our old place. With the help of the former landlady, we were able to get her in her carrier. She was so happy to be home. Her sister was even happier. I was filled with joy. The way the whole thing occurred was before we moved , the movers had encountered this situation with cats before. They weren't new to this idea. We decided to move the cats to the bathroom area where they would be safe. One escaped but she's more compliant. Chestnut not so much. Upon transferring Chestnut to the bathroom, this is when she made her escape. Thank goodness it was into the landlady's yard. It's very protected against animals coming in or out. I am very grateful that our former landlady was willing to get out of bed to help me get Chestnut from behind all the things she has there. Chestnut is home. Happily investigating her new surroundings. Her sister Delilah, missed her only to hiss at her. Hahaha. Sisterly love.

Ruth O.

24 hours ago

Lost Cats‼️ Indoor only cats and limited outdoor access cats never go far. They go into survival mode and hide in silence. Most of them will not respond when they are in survival mode. 3 AM is the best time to find a missing indoor only cat. This is the time they become most active and responsive. Sit and quietly call for your kitty. Try to stay low, standing is intimidating to cats. Place some dirty socks and pillow cases outside. Your scent will attract your kitty. If you have a garage, place the items near the garage door and crack the door enough for her to get in. DO NOT leave food or litter box outside, it can attract predators and aggressive Tom cats. Because indoor only cats hide so well they are not as likely to be ed by a predator. Don't give up, it can take months to find a missing indoor only cat. Use a flashlight as late at night as you can to look in trees, under cars and in bushes. Try to look for the glow of her eyes. The best chance of you being reunited with your cat is to do a methodical search of the area. Most indoor only cats will be within 160 feet of your home. Survival mode lasts 5 to 14 days but can last longer. Once their hunger gets to a maximum they can snap out of it but this is a dangerous time because they come out of hiding. The majority of cats will try to make a break for home on the 5th night. In addition to posted flyers, make mini flyers and hand them out to your neighbors. Some people don't pay attention to posted flyers. It's VERY VERY important that you look for her as late at night as you can. If you have other cats, watch them. If they are spending a lot of time looking out a certain window, that’s a good indication the missing cat is in that area. Wildlife and motion activated cameras are also helpful. a lot of people are successful trapping their indoor only cats. If you decide to trap, you must watch the trap closely, predators can a cat in a trap.

Brandy G.

1 day ago

if you have no other pets in the house, put his sister into a carrier and leave your door open for a while. she may vocalize while in the carrier and draw him out of hiding and back to the house

Brandy G.

1 day ago

https://www.jelliclecatsrescuefoundation.com/lost-kitty-advice

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