Charlotte, NC Lost Female Cat, Quincey Is Missing

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Suzy C.

1 month ago

Tania Lidivan thank you for having her spayed ❤️ If you haven't already, put up flyers everywhere as many people aren't on social media. Since she's not microchipped, give flyers to every vet clinic, rescue, and shelter in the area in case she turns up. Ask your neighbors to check their cameras, garages, sheds, and crawlspaces. Look up in trees in case she was chased. Walk the neighborhood in the wee hours with a flashlight and look for glowing eyes. Call her in a regular voice (not panicked) and gently shake a treat bag if she likes that kind of stuff. She's probably hunkered down and hiding nearby, but she may not answer you when you call - that's just instinctual, as a vocal cat gives away their location to predators. Put her beds/ blankets and some of your dirty clothes on your porches and around the perimeter of your yard. When she comes home, please get her microchipped and be sure to register the chip online. Good luck ❤️

Tania L.

1 month ago

Suzy Creamcheese she is spayed , but not microchipped

Sandra L.

1 month ago

Set a humane trap in your yard near where she escaped. Bait with Mackerel or Sardines. Cover the trap with a towel leaving the entry uncovered and unobstructed. Monitor trap closely from a window inside your home and don't leave trap unattended. When caught bring the trap into your home before releasing your kitty. Don't give up on this technique.

Suzy C.

1 month ago

Is she spayed? Microchipped?

Kimberly M.

1 month ago

***How to Find a Lost Cat*** Thoroughly Search Your Home and Surroundings Start by searching your home thoroughly, including the garage, shed, deck, crawlspaces, underneath porches, sewers, and drainage pipes. Check closets, cabinets, the attic, bat, and appliances like the clothes dryer. Ask neighbors to check under crawlspaces, decks, porches, sheds, and garages, as cats can become trapped. Extend your search three to five houses in either direction and recheck areas often, since cats may move between hiding spots. If your cat is accustomed to being outdoors, widen your search area. The best times to search are late at night or early morning when it’s quiet. Use a flashlight to catch eye reflection. Avoid searching just once and assuming they aren’t nearby. Searching can unintentionally spook a cat, causing them to hide deeper. Cats’ vision blurs beyond 20 feet, so even if they see you, they may not recognize you and could run in fear. Most indoor-only cats are found very close to home, often within 50 to 150 feet, hiding under decks, porches, bushes, or crawlspaces. Many remain hidden for 10 to 17 days before feeling safe enough to come out. Be Patient and Persistent Your cat is likely nearby even if you can’t see them. They may hear you but be too scared to respond. Studies show that 75% of lost cats are found within one third of a mile, 18% are found just outside the home entrance, most indoor cats are located within the first few houses, and 59% are found alive when owners physically search bushes and hiding spots. About 56% are found within two months, though many cats return home months or even years later. Don’t Assume the Worst Don’t assume your cat met a predator. Cats are excellent at hiding and conserving energy. Use every search method from the moment your cat goes missing. Set Humane Traps Use humane traps such as Tomahawk or Tru Catch in areas you can monitor frequently. Shelters often rent traps. Avoid raccoon traps, as they can injure cats due to their short size and slim trigger plates. You can also use your home or garage as a trap by leaving doors open and monitoring closely. Contact Your Microchip Company Notify your cat’s microchip company that your cat is missing and confirm your contact information is up to date. Contact Veterinary Clinics and Shelters Contact local veterinary clinics, hospitals, and emergency vets and ask to email a flyer. Report your cat to Animal Care & Control and monitor their website regularly, as it updates hourly. Visit the shelter in person every three days. Shelters typically hold animals for 72 hours before adoption. Address: 8315 Byrum Drive, Charlotte, NC 28227. Hours: Monday–Friday 11:00 AM–7:00 PM, Weekends 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Note: The shelter no longer accepts healthy stray adult cats unless sick or injured. Healthy stray cats should be returned to where they were found. Check Online Resources Check the Animal Care & Control lost and found page and file a Lost Pet Notice with photos and details. Reports expire after 30 days, so renew if needed. You can also file a report with Petco Lost Love. Post Flyers Post brightly colored, laminated “Lost Pet” flyers throughout your neighborhood and town. Laminated flyers withstand weather and repeated exposure helps awareness. Include a clear face photo and a side view showing body and tail. Focus on high-traffic areas and place flyers in mailboxes secured under the red flag. Give one to your mail carrier. When my cat Charlie went missing, covering my neighborhood with laminated flyers made the biggest difference. Leverage Social Media Post on Nextdoor, Neighbors app, Reddit (Lost & Found Pets), Craigslist, PawBoost, PetAmberAlert, and local Facebook lost and found pet groups. Watch Helpful Videos Kim Freeman’s YouTube videos are an excellent resource. She is a lost cat recovery specialist and shares proven strategies. Create a Scent Circle Tie strips of clothing worn by your cat’s favorite human to trees or bushes 3 to 4 feet off the ground in a 50 to 60-foot radius around your home. This scent beacon can help guide your cat back. Placing a litter box outside can backfire by attracting predators or territorial cats and is often unnecessary. Don’t give up and stay pawsitive. 🐾

Tom L.

1 month ago

Put out some worn clothing on your porch. Notify all your neighbors he is missing and ask them to check under their decks, house and in their garage and any outbuildings they might have. Put up flyers with his picture and your phone number around your neighborhood. Flyers work. Lots of people have found their cats because neighbors saw their flyers. You might also want to go out and look after dark with a flashlight. They typically don’t stray too far from home. Litter boxes attract strays and coyotes.

Anne A.

1 month ago

This happened to our kitty also. We used flashlights late at night to look for eyes. We moved the food station, the dirty laundry with our scent on it and use waste from her litter box to the area.We thought she was hiding. Then we used EPIC Animal Recovery for their traps and trail cameras. But you can get your own trap. When an inside cat gets out, they most normally do not return on their own. We took up the food for a day to make sure she was hungry. Then, we bated the trap with sardines and concealed it with a sheet. We caught her at 2:00! She had been out for 11 nights and was only 2 doors away hiding in the tall weeds the whole time. Please don't give up on your baby. She is close by. Call her name out often.To not only reassure her, but listen for a response. She could be stuck somewhere. Ask neighbors in person if possible to check their outdoor buildings and under their houses soon. Posters work better than social media for sightings and help from the community

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