Amy E.
7 years ago
YOUR CAT IS MISSING
Indoor cats rarely go far...they're too scared. Put out his dirty litterbox. Strew some dirty litter around your property. Put a box out with a dirty article of clothing and/or something that smells like the cat. Put out some stinky wet food & some dry food. Put a baby monitor beside the dry food. He'll probably come home at night & you want to hear him.
Have all neighbors check garages, sheds and under porches. Then check them again. He could be hiding 3 feet from you, but not come because he's too afraid. If there have been sightings of him in another area, ask those neighbors is you can put a trap there. You can buy humane traps at Home Depot, etc. Maybe your borough has one you can borrow. If you use a trap, cover it with a sheet, but do NOT set it right away. Put stinky food inside & let the cat become comfortable going in and out. Then after a few days, set the trap.
You may catch a raccoon or other creature, so be prepared for that. Just open the trap and release. Chances are VERY good that your cat it close by and hiding. DO NOT GIVE UP! This advice has been given to people who find their cats, or the cats make it home, several weeks after going missing.
GOOD LUCK!
