Grand Rapids, MI Lost Female Cat, Kimchee Is Missing

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Caryn R.

1 month ago

We have reached out to all surrounding neighbors woth photos, put out litter box, another box with clothes, left the garage door open so she could come in. Put food out. Will try searching after 9pm with a flashlight tonight. Thank you so much for all of the advice!! My daughter is so upset. 💔

Donna R.

1 month ago

Shared. ♥️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️

Sandra H.

1 month ago

Lost Cat Recovery Checklist Immediate Actions ■ Start searching close to where she got out (cats usually hide nearby). ■ Check high & low hiding spots: under cars, porches/decks, shrubs, garages, sheds. ■ Ask neighbors to check open garages/sheds and closed spaces before shutting doors. Best Times to Search ■ Search during quiet/dark hours (best: 12am–7am, especially 1–6am). ■ Use a strong flashlight at night to spot eye reflection. Calling & Approaching ■ Call for her during still hours (overnight/early morning). ■ If you see her: stay calm and quiet (don’t chase). Scent Lures (Safe Options) ■ Put outside: her bed/blanket or your unwashed clothing/bedding. ■ Place scent items near the trap and/or leading toward the door. ■ Do NOT place a litter box outside (can attract predators such as coyotes). Food / Feeding Station ■ Set up a feeding station and feed during the day only. ■ Do NOT leave food out overnight (attracts wildlife & scares cats off). Humane Trap (Highly Recommended) ■ Get a live/humane trap ASAP. ■ Use food only inside the trap (don’t leave food elsewhere). ■ Cover trap with a tarp/blanket for safety and comfort. ■ Check trap frequently—never leave it unattended overnight. ■ In harsh weather: check every 30 minutes. Outreach (Very Important) ■ Post flyers around the neighborhood with phone number (day/night contact). ■ Bring flyers to local vets, shelters (go in person every few days if possible), and pet stores. ■ Tell your mail carrier (they notice roaming pets). ■ Ask known stray feeders/rescuers if they’ve seen her. Mindset ■ Keep checking at different times daily. ■ Don’t give up—cats can be found weeks or months later

Darlene D.

1 month ago

Get your scent out put out dirty clothes scent helps them find way home go to shelters and check

Jackie W.

1 month ago

Put your cats bed blanket and toys and some of your dirty clothes such as T-shirt, sweaters, blankets sheets, put these items out on your porch. Keep your eyes open animals. Have a great sense of smell. Change outside items every couple of days if it rains change items daily do not wash. Keep your eyes open. go out, walking the neighborhood, knocking on doors ask your local neighbors to check their garages sheds under decks under vehicles behind bushes and barns go out day and night with a flashlight, shaking a treat bag calling for your cat. They are usually found within 7 to 10 houses from home. Check with local veterinarians check with local animal shelter and Humane Society. You must let them know you lost your cat just in case somebody finds it post some ads on local lost and found pet sites such as neighbors, next-door, and craigslist and for the love of. For the Love of Louie *Michigan Lost Pet Lookers* and paws Boost and Kent County lost and found pets check for your cat on these and put your cat on these prayers. Keep a window open or a garage door open. Sometimes they come back home. Try to get back in the house. Prayers.

Melinda H.

1 month ago

The best time to look for a cat is late at night after the daytime sounds settle down. Go for a walk and take a flashlite scan into the trees and under bushes. A cat can fit in any hole that they can fit their head thru they have collapsible shoulder blades. Most indoor cats stay close to home but come out at night. Most important is to make your presence known. Go out every half hour after 9pm and call for them and stop and listen it's amazing what you can hear late at night. Get your voice and scent out there. They are looking for you also. Look for glowing eyes at night. If there is a dog sibling that the cat likes take the dog on the walk. If you open canned cat food or shake treats do so on your walk. If the cat has a noisy toy shake it on your walk. Make posters and put in every business within a mile of the home. Let your mail carrier know. If there are teenagers in the neighborhood let them know they love reward money and being a hero. Check all local shelters. Let local veterinarians know your info. If there is a feral colony near you check it out. If you can find the feeder of the colony give them your info. Make large signs and put in neighbors yards at least a mile radius of the home. This ensures that everyone in the area has the info. Put post it notes on your neighbors doors to look in sheds and garages. Post on every Facebook forum in your area. Post on Pawboost and For the love of Louie. Check Humane Society. So important to make your presence known every half hour after 9pm. Make a bed out of the cats carrier and put soiled clothes from inside the home around the bed. Put it as close to the house as you can. Leave a shed or garage open check them often. Camp in your yard. Most indoor cats are found late at night. Don't give up. Do not put food out or litter it attracts every animal in the area including raccoon opossum feral cats and coyotes. Your cat will know that there is food inside and that is incentive to keep them close to the house. If you are outside that's OK but take it in when you go back in. If your cat sees a predator eating their food it might make them retreat further. Most important is to let them know you are looking for them. Hope you find your baby

Brenda B.

1 month ago

go outside with the flashlight and call her name you’ll be able to see her in her eyes. Please keep us posted.

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