Mary A.
5 years ago
If he is an indoor only cat, he not lost, he is hiding very nearby, so go out and look for him, with a flashlight even during the day. The first instinct for an indoor only cat to do when outside his territory, is to hunker down and hide very near his pony if exit with his back against a wall or building. So put out his dirty litter box immediately along with his food and water and any dirty laundry or familiar bedding etc. The scents will keep him nearby. Look under porches, decks, bushes, anywhere he can feel secure . Shake his treats, call his name softly several times a day to reassure him you are nearby. Our daughter's cat hid almost two weeks after she moved from CV to Oakland and the only way we knew she was still nearby is she was seen on security camera coming up to her familiar scent in the wee morning hours when it was quiet. Every time we opened the door she would run off. So we finally had to set a humane cat to catch her and we caught her within two hours. So spread the word to neighbors by putting flyers on their porches asking them to please check their property for your kitty in case he slipped over the fence. Keep ears and eyes open, especially in the wee morning hours. If he does not come out and continues to hide, set a humane cat trap near his food and litter box station. Post on Nextdoor and file a lost report with the shelter and if he has a microchip make sure info is current and report him lost to them. You will find your pretty kitty. Don't stop looking. Best of luck to you.
