Diana E.
2 years ago
Daniela Fernandez Ghigliotty, I would expect an indoor cat to be much closer than that -- likely within feet of home. And although putting something familiar outside may help, make sure it's laid flat and inconspicuous -- the terrain must look exactly as it did when Gaston got outside. He may hesitate to approach if objects or obstacles appear in the environment. Did anything happen overnight? I would have expected Gaston to attempt to return home when the weather cleared as long as it was quiet and he felt it was safe to do so. If he's not yet home, because of the weather I would try this strategy one more time tonight (before implementing more comprehensive tactics) but today, alert nearby neighbors in case Gaston is hiding just beyond your property (under a vehicle, in a garage, shed, or carport, etc.), then, if there’s time before dark and you can do so without dislodging him from his hiding spot, focus your efforts close to home and search using a flashlight, but be quiet and discrete so as not to frighten him, (shhh! tiptoe around — do not call or shake treats) check every crack and crevice, look in, under and around sheds, vehicles, furniture, under foundations and porches, into trees etc. but suspend searching when it gets dark to give him the chance to return voluntarily. Try the strategy I shared again tonight, but make sure there's nothing outside to make Gaston suspicious and remain inside after dark. Please let me know how it goes.
