Melbourne, FL Lost Female Cat, Purk Is Missing

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Denise B.

2 weeks ago

So many lost kitties lately! 😕 If your kitty ever gets out and is lost, great info here! Here are some tips, if you haven’t tried them all: 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, t-shirts and pillow cases outside. Your scent will attract your kitty. 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. If you do have many stray cats in your area, I would not leave food out at all, for the above mentioned reason. Because indoor only cats hide so well, they are not as likely to be killed by a predator. Don’t give up. It can take months to find an indoor only missing 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 last 5-14 days but can last longer. Once their hunger gets to a maximum, they 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 very helpful! A lot of people are successful at trapping their indoor only cats. If you decide to trap, you must watch the trap closely, predators can a cat in a trap. Post on Nextdoor. Most importantly, if you see her, DO NOT CHASE her. Sit down on the ground, bring a carrier, put it upright, with the door open facing up, and wait for her to come to you. You can have some treats or open tuna to entice her to come to you. But please, do not go after her, you will just chase her away.

Barbara W.

2 weeks ago

Be sure to check in person for your kitty at the BCSO County shelter at West Eau Gallie blvd in Melbourne is about one third mile west of I-95 open Mon-Sat 1pm-6 pm and Sun Noon to 4pm

Barbara W.

2 weeks ago

Leave your garage door up just enough that your cat can safely get back inside

Barbara W.

2 weeks ago

Get bright colored posters for making signs from Dollar stores or Walmart. Get this up asap at intersections and put one in your yard. These are the number #1 tool for reuniting pets as not everyone is on social media or know about these sites. Also quickly print up fliers and pass out to area neighbors & give one to your mail carrier & nearby vets. ✅ pet signs Suggestions on signs. “We cannot emphasize this enough - SIGNS are one of the best ways to locate a Lost Pet or Find An Owner.” https://www.missinganimalresponse.com/neon-posters/

Barbara W.

2 weeks ago

Go outside every evening and early morning shaking cat treats, clanging food bowls calling for your kitty. At night use a flashlight( this will reflect their eyes if hiding) to check shrubbery, hedges, lower tree limbs, and around anything your cat could hide under. Be sure to have your neighbors check their garages, sheds, under car hoods, etc.

Barbara W.

2 weeks ago

Please also post to Lost and Found Pets of Brevard County, FL and https://www.facebook.com/groups/281181188950226/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

Barbara W.

2 weeks ago

Please take a few minutes and watch this short video!!! It's very insightful on lost cat behavior and one of the most helpful and informative ones for finding a lost cat. ***Several cats have been reunited by following these tips. 🙏 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2eCoC63B9I

Barbara W.

2 weeks ago

Please also have your neighbors check their outside security cameras to see what area your pet may be seen in.

Barbara W.

2 weeks ago

Also post to Nextdoor which is a free app that covers your neighborhood and zipcode https://nextdoor.com/news_feed