Randolph County, NC Lost Female Cat, Emmy Is Missing

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Sheila M.

2 months ago

Kelly Campbell Nobles sure hope u find her. (Idk how I missed ur complete info, sorry.) There are SAR groups that have helpful.search tips on their websites and fb pages. But pawboost doesn't allow sharing of that info. Also, Kim Freeman Cat Detective, has tips on finding cats in all types of circumstances, on her site & fb page.

Kelly C.

2 months ago

Sheila Morris I posted on next door. Unfortunately she is not close to home. She went out with me to feed our other animals, jumped on the back of my husband’s trailer that was full of landfill items and we didn’t know she was on there. She jumped out on Gallimore Dairy Rd in Denton, NC. She’s miles away from home. We’ve searched and searched daily since this happened. Just hoping she comes up to the house of the people who lets us search their pasture and woods.

Sheila M.

2 months ago

When in/out cats don't come home, it's usually because they've gotten stuck or closed up into something unexpectedly. Check under/inside decks, crawl spaces, sheds, garages, any other structures with doors. Ask neighbors to check, or let u check, those areas on their property. Signs with photo posted quickly all around the area can help a lot. Post on NextDoor, and on all surrounding lost pet sites. Critical to keep searching. Many cat owners stop their search way too soon. Creating a "safe zone" for him to reapproach home is essential if he was scared away, and could be stuck in fear state. Also, if he's closed up or stuck somewhere, he can't return until you locate that place, so calling for him isn't always successful. Kim Freeman Cat Detective has extensive details on this and other tips on her website. Hope he's home soon!

Sheila M.

2 months ago

This also works for in/out kitties- Since he/she's an indoor kitty, he/she's likely very nearby, within a 7 house radius, hiding in fear. One of the most effective tips I see posted is- Take treats and a flashlight out when it's dawn/dusk/ night. Walk slowly, shine light under bushes and other areas, like decks and crawl spaces, and up into trees. Pause, shake treats, calmly call his/her name. Listen for rustling sounds or replies. Take a few more steps, repeat. OnlY do this within your own yard, so you don't accidentally encourage your cat to leave the immediate area. Many cats will not reply even to owners when lost. Important to keep ur voice calm and gentle, even though ur stressed and panicked. Post on NextDoor. Notify mail carrier that ur looking for him/her. Notify neighbors so they know he/she's not a stray if they see him/her. Look at neighbors doorbell cams for sightings. ****Indoor cats will often try to get back inside, but can't find a way in.**** If safe, leave a door or window cracked, with smelly cat food and/or your worn clothing nearby. If not safe to leave door open, make sure u still leave water out for him/her. Food, too, if u can keep an eye on it to make sure dominant strays don't get to it and consequently keep him/her away. Have a safe, warm box shelter box nearby.

Sheila M.

2 months ago

The effectiveness of signs posted quickly all around the area can not be overstated. Reaches those not on social media and lets neighbors know he/she's not a stray.

Anne A.

2 months ago

Kelly Campbell Nobles 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 If she goes into survival mode, you will need to trap her. Use flashlights late at night when it's quiet to look for eyes. Set out a food station, dirty laundry with your scent on it and used waste from the litter box to the area you think she is hiding Don't give up on her! She is close by. She could be stuck in a tree. Call her name out often and listen for response.

Kelly C.

2 months ago

Niki Jo I posted there too

Niki J.

2 months ago

Post on nextdoor app

Kelly C.

2 months ago

Anne Alexander Veleke she’s mostly indoor but does go out with us to feed our other animals. Does good with dogs, chickens, goat and pigs, just not other cats.

Anne A.

2 months ago

Is she used to outdoors or will she be scared and hide?

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