Worcester, MA Lost Male Cat, Kicko Is Missing

Facebook Community Response

Kathy G.

4 weeks ago

🙏🙏🙏🙏

Kathie S.

4 weeks ago

Please make sure animal control is aware in case of any reported sightings. 🐾🙏🐾🙏Hopefully lost or stuck somewhere close by trying to find you or his way back home. You said in the process of moving if ur at your new place I would also check the areas leading to your old location and your old location itself. Pets are known to try to trace back to surroundings familiar to them. Best times for looking at either late at night or early morning when it’s quietest, shaking a bag of treats, calling his name, even using a flashlight unless you think it would scare him leave out some personal items with your scent especially now where you think he might’ve gotten out. Also check neighbors yards shed porches random areas such as under furniture on a shelf, etc. some owners have been successful developing a routine such as going to search same time day night going to the same spot that’s familiar just sitting down calling their pets names, shaking treats, and after numerous times their pet has been located or spotted close by. Hope you’re able to find him safe soon. 🐾🙏🐾🙏🐾🙏 Reach out to the Worcester Animal Rescue League who might also be able to assist or guide in next steps.

Bonnie S.

4 weeks ago

Shared post on the Nextdoor app go out at nighttime with a flashlight in treats. She’s probably close by

Anita H.

4 weeks ago

Precious Kicko! Hope Kicko is home by now

Valerie R.

4 weeks ago

Catnip

Kathrin F.

4 weeks ago

Poor baby

Kevin M.

4 weeks ago

Go around late at night calling them with food and flashlight to catch their eyes. Check around your neighborhood under houses and in small places where they may hide. Put stuff out that has yours and their scent on it. Hang flyers around for people to see. Check shelters and vets daily. Update chip info if they have a chip and its has not been update since a move. Ask neighbors to check in their garages incase they ended up trapped in one. I pray you get your baby back safe and soon.

Sandra H.

4 weeks ago

Lost Cat Recovery Checklist Immediate Actions ■ Start searching close to where she got out (cats usually hide nearby). ■ Check high & low hiding spots: under cars, porches/decks, shrubs, garages, sheds. ■ Ask neighbors to check open garages/sheds and closed spaces before shutting doors. Best Times to Search ■ Search during quiet/dark hours (best: 12am–7am, especially 1–6am). ■ Use a strong flashlight at night to spot eye reflection. Calling & Approaching ■ Call for her during still hours (overnight/early morning). ■ If you see her: stay calm and quiet (don’t chase). Scent Lures (Safe Options) ■ Put outside: her bed/blanket or your unwashed clothing/bedding. ■ Place scent items near the trap and/or leading toward the door. ■ Do NOT place a litter box outside (can attract predators such as coyotes). Food / Feeding Station ■ Set up a feeding station and feed during the day only. ■ Do NOT leave food out overnight (attracts wildlife & scares cats off). Humane Trap (Highly Recommended) ■ Get a live/humane trap ASAP. ■ Use food only inside the trap (don’t leave food elsewhere). ■ Cover trap with a tarp/blanket for safety and comfort. ■ Check trap frequently—never leave it unattended overnight. ■ In harsh weather: check every 30 minutes. Outreach (Very Important) ■ Post flyers around the neighborhood with phone number (day/night contact). ■ Bring flyers to local vets, shelters (go in person every few days if possible), and pet stores. ■ Tell your mail carrier (they notice roaming pets). ■ Ask known stray feeders/rescuers if they’ve seen her. Mindset ■ Keep checking at different times daily. ■ Don’t give up—cats can be found weeks or months later

Marilyn I.

4 weeks ago

Put bedding outside as a scent. Have neighbors check cellars sheds garages and vehicles. They get trapped. Look under porches and sheds etc. Have a Heart trap with tuna. Cover trap with blanket and watch trap. Look at night often with flashlight. Check attics drawers and in trees 🌲. Culverts. Flyers everywhere. Check town authorities and vets. Look at lost and found pet sites shelters in case brought in. Craigslist too. Get kids you know to help look. Check behind walls and insulation. Abandoned buildings. Leave the door open for cat or window.

Pam D.

4 weeks ago

Yolizmar Torres ok