Wilmington, NC Lost Male Cat, Mario Is Missing

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Dianne B.

2 weeks ago

Talk softly when calling late night and during the night to early morning when it quiet out .. Might wait in between to see if you hear them meow nearby .... For indoor cats if there is any way you could leave your door garage door or window slightly ajar if possible they know where they got out and will often come back in on their own .. If you didn't see them get out check deep dresser drawers, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, under beds in box springs, behind the frig, the stove, behind or under the sofa, under or in the recliner the washer/dryer or inside if left open .. bat crawl space .. attic .. anywhere small or behind a cat can hide they will! If out cats will hide during the day and are more active late evening near dark to early morning , daybreak ... have a spot light to shine to see eyes in the dark .. they are usually close by and will often come back to the door .. or hide under bushes or decks to feel safe ! Also check crawl spaces under houses , garages, sheds of neighbors nearby ...No food out after dark it will attract area strays and wildlife to the area ... check culvert pipes .. storm drains .. up trees .. and colder weather they will get under car hoods for warmth and on tires also ...this can happen and they could be miles from home . Cats in a new home need at least 30 days to adjust to a new area and may and will travel to get back to their old home .. In some cases a set trap may be needed and monitored! A Trail cam or night vision goggles can help to monitor the areas outside! Post to Nextdoor Ask neighbors to check their Ring Doorbells... Beware of loose and roaming dogs in the area as they will chase and your cats! For automatic garage doors please place a 6x6 block or cinder block so that the door will not come all the way down and trap your pet as they can be injured! Check with area Shelters, Animal Control, and Vets offices also put flyers ... Am sure you have tried most all of these! Don't give up!! 3d Reply Jo Ellen Leonard Dianne Banton thank you for wonderful suggestions. I did see her get out and she jumped fence and ran. Through wooded ally behind house like lightning. She was born in a colony in Leland and spent first year or two as feral cat never touched by a person and a rescue had to break up the colony, and I was asked if I could work with her and after several months, she let us pet her play with her. She slept in my bed, but she was afraid of other people and only got her along with two of my cats. The other two she was afraid of so she like to stay in my bedroom. I’m kind of worried she missed living on her own outside and won’t come back a couple people in Hanover Heights behind our neighborhood. Do feed s a small colony about outdoor cats.

Mai W.

2 weeks ago

Karen Sanders thank you very much. We definitely are not giving up and I know he’s out there. He’s so very sweet and loving. All the neighbors that walked past him have to pet him. A lot of people try to pick him up. I would not be surprised if he didn’t follow somebody home.

Karen S.

2 weeks ago

Put articles of clothing and shoes on the porch Spread some used litter around the house and yard area Look for her late at night and early in the morning when it is dark and quiet Use a flashlight to see her eyes Probably close by and hiding Keep calling kitty kitty calls and meow sounds Don't give up

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