Sheryl T.
1 year ago
Get some of his/her used cat litter ( not the whole box just a small pile, you may need later) put in a safe dry place near house , doorways where it will not get damaged or disturbed, if you have predators don’t put it out unless you are outside with it , even small amounts could attract them and it’s important to monitor that litter and any food you put out .. put a blanket he sleeps on or you sleep on , shirt you wear that has not been washed etc out where he has a chance to catch the scent , they can smell a good distance, if have access to a trap large enough for him and can set it put food for him in it........ now.... not being familiar with the outside he’s gonna be really scared and unless he was chased is probably closer than you think ..... they hunker down first safe hole or small area they feel halfway safe in and stay there.... even if you call they too scared to move...this said make sure they are not trapped inside a shed or crawl space within your household or a neighbors property you AND your neighbors need to take a flashlight look under , over , in between whatever and everything even smallest of places, flashlight will reflect the eyes so look for that…..the cat doesn’t know a stranger so most likely won’t just stroll out to them so must find the eyes to know they are actually in there ….go out late evening ( let neighbors know you will be out looking late so they are not startled call baby gently calmly ..warm smelly food to entice its hunger ....if threatened they may climb very high in a tree so also don’t forget to check them....get signs up immediately... even if handwritten in ziploc gallon bags with the zipper down to protect flyer from rain Etc make sure it can be EASILY READ from the road!! People will not stop to read it.... but if they can easily read from the road or see a picture if they know something they will get out of their car to get the phone number..... if they can’t read it and they do know something you just lost your contact to your baby.... do this quickly....🙏🙏 Do NOT GIVE UP!!!!….. I am also going to add here that in this day and time it’s beyond disheartening that some people with not honest intentions are trying to play on innocent owners missing their babies and their hearts are aching for any clue on getting their loved ones back home… I’ve been there… I’ve gotten text from people saying I’ve found your pet so and so… I need you to prove you are real owners… or I work with vets I’ll keep eyes open, then text later want more privacy info…. BEWARE… these are almost always not legit …..If they say they have your pet , ok send me a picture of the animal you think is mine and if it is I’ll prove I’m the owner with more pictures or vet records, do not do the google code , do not buy gift cards ,do not text this weird number for a tracker …most people don’t want anything to get your baby back to you , they are thrilled to have found their home , perhaps they will ask for a picture to make sure they turn over baby to the right person but gift cards, codes, no…. .if you need a tracker ,call a vet or a rescue ask for legit recommendations of a tracker and most actually have a website already and can be validated by one call to a legit rescue, I’m the first to want to make sure the baby truly goes to the right owners, just be careful 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
