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Potato Taco is Missing in Costa Mesa, CA

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Status

LOST

Date Last Seen

May 25, 2026

Location Last Seen

Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Nearest Landmark

23rd and Santa Ana

Name

Potato Taco

Sex

Female

PawBoost ID

72933286

Species

Cat

Description

Domestic Short Hair Tabby with a white Belly and Paws

Message from Owner

My princess is missing. She has become a semi domesticated stray with my family for the past 7 months and has been cruising our yard since December 2024. She still has the tendencies to go out and hunt at night but never doesn't come home to sleep and have treats at 6:30 am ritualistically. We are hoping that she didn't become victim to coyotes as she has made it this long on her own assuming she was abandoned when someone moved in our neighborhood. Hopefully someone has seen her or brought her in if shes lost. She's a curious but shy little baby and we want her back home. My information is if there are any sightings of her or she has been rescued please reach out!!!

Facebook Community Response

Rachel P.
4 days ago
Beautiful cat. I hope it comes back.
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Dave C.
6 days ago
Please find the Kitty Kat ❤️🐯😎
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Christy B.
7 days ago
https://www.facebook.com/reel/3877658209206744
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Christy B.
7 days ago
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1155706636576967/
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Sandi G.
1 week ago
Please Father watch over and protect this baby and bring her home safely real soon. In Jesus name Amen 🙏🏻
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Joe M.
1 week ago
Get your flyers up! Do not rely on social media alone, most of my missing animals come home, because of physical flyers! I do 8X11 in the immediate area 4 per block, the bigger the area 3 per block and so on. I've had the most success with the 4 per page mini handouts of the same flyer. I will give these to the Mailman, UPS, Fedex, Garbage man, Gas stations, Grocery stores. Also fluorescent backgrounds at major intersections 8X11 or bigger. Also law enforcement and animal control. More than likely, it's not going to be your eyeballs.That bring your pet home.Also not everybody has social media. So we need as much help as we can get from the community. So make it easy for them to get a hold of you. and remember the harder you work, the luckier you get! I hope these suggestions help you get your animal home soon and safe. 😉
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Ruth O.
1 week ago
Lost Cats‼️ Indoor only cats and limited outdoor access cats never go far. They go into survival mode and hide in silence. Most of them will not respond when they are in survival mode. 3 AM is the best time to find a missing indoor only cat. This is the time they become most active and responsive. Sit and quietly call for your kitty. Try to stay low, standing is intimidating to cats. Place some dirty socks and pillow cases outside. Your scent will attract your kitty. If you have a garage, place the items near the garage door and crack the door enough for her to get in. DO NOT leave food or litter box outside, it can attract predators and aggressive Tom cats. Because indoor only cats hide so well they are not as likely to be ed by a predator. Don't give up, it can take months to find a missing indoor only cat. Use a flashlight as late at night as you can to look in trees, under cars and in bushes. Try to look for the glow of her eyes. The best chance of you being reunited with your cat is to do a methodical search of the area. Most indoor only cats will be within 160 feet of your home. Survival mode lasts 5 to 14 days but can last longer. Once their hunger gets to a maximum they can snap out of it but this is a dangerous time because they come out of hiding. The majority of cats will try to make a break for home on the 5th night. In addition to posted flyers, make mini flyers and hand them out to your neighbors. Some people don't pay attention to posted flyers. It's VERY VERY important that you look for her as late at night as you can. If you have other cats, watch them. If they are spending a lot of time looking out a certain window, that’s a good indication the missing cat is in that area. Wildlife and motion activated cameras are also helpful. a lot of people are successful trapping their indoor only cats. If you decide to trap, you must watch the trap closely, predators can a cat in a trap.
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Ramona E.
1 week ago
So sorry that your cat is missing. I hope and pray that he will return back home safe and sound.
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