Machesney Park, IL Lost Cat, Patches Is Missing

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Stephanie R.

2 weeks ago

I commented before to put it’s siblings in a carrier outside and sit nearby and the kitten might come out of hiding when it hears them meowing.

Kat E.

2 weeks ago

I’ve never seen this before, but it makes sense a kitten might chase a laser pointer. Worth a try. The kitten chased the laser dot down the sidewalk and right into the trap that was hidden on the ground behind a screen.

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Nicole M.

2 weeks ago

Awww this little baby can't be far from home! Hoping for a quick find ❤️

Deb S.

2 weeks ago

I’m sure that beautiful little sweetheart is probably petrified with all these fireworks going on. Somebody said to try two and a fish or sardines in the trap. A lot of times you could get cats that way. I hope you find the baby honey. Go out at night time with a flashlight and call around ask your neighbors to do the same thing and see if you could see a little set of glowing eyes. Praying you find the baby and it’s safe

Kat E.

2 weeks ago

Since you have the mother cat, have you had her outside in a carrier or trap to try and lure the kitten out? Even just recording her meowing and playing it might help. If you are offering a reward, you may be contacted by scammers. * A scammer may request payment before showing any proof they have the pet. * Provide vague or manipulated images (can use AI to alter your own photos to look like they have the pet.) * Refuse to meet or allow you to see the pet unless you send money upfront * Ask to communicate outside of normal channels. Telegram is often used to scam people. These are tips from Pawboost on how you handle the scammers: * Ask detailed questions about your cat’s unique characteristics that aren’t shared publicly. Scammers typically can’t answer this * Have them take a photo or a video with your pet, showing a hand gesture that you ask them to make to prove they have your pet in real time. * Verify contact information. Be cautious if someone refuses to meet in a public location or communicate through traceable methods. * Please be careful with anyone claiming to have your cat and asking for a 6 digit google code to prove you are a human. It is a scam and in full force. * Beware of anyone asking for money for your cat back. NEVER send money until you have possession of your cat. Please disregard no matter how persistent the scammers are!

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