Braceville, IL Lost Male Cat, Chip Is Missing

Dakota L.

3 years ago

Karen Elizabeth thank you! But Chip was actually an outside cat for almost all of his life so far, he knows how to get around and survive outside and always find his way home but he doesn’t know our new house is the problem.

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Lynn F.

3 years ago

Put his used litter box outside the door

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Karen E.

3 years ago

If Chip is normally an INSIDE cat… then he is definitely scared and hiding and you will need to go out at NIGHT with a flashlight and look for his “glowing” eyes. He is VERY CLOSE to your house… most likely in YOUR OWN YARD. Indoor cats usually find a hiding spot very quickly and very close to where they escaped. Look up in the trees and check under everything in YOUR YARD first… under decks, bushes, wood piles and sheds. Then check your neighbors yards. They are very good at hiding. THE BEST TIME TO FIND HIM IS AT NIGHT WITH A FLASHLIGHT AND HIS EYES WILL “GLOW” BACK AT YOU. Chip is so scared, he will NOT respond to you calling him, so you'll have to use your eyes instead of your ears to find him. When normally inside cats are suddenly outside, they go into "survival mode" and their entire personality changes. They will NOT wander. They find a hiding spot very close by and are very scared and will not come out for anyone... even their owners. I hope you find your fur-baby very soon!

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Karen E.

3 years ago

If Chip is used to being outside on his own… make sure to check inside everything that has been opened for a short time and then closed... your garage, your shed, totes, coolers, vehicles, etc. Then ask ALL your neighbors to check their garages, sheds, RV’s, etc. to make sure he isn't trapped somewhere. (THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES WITH OUTSIDE CATS.) Give all your neighbors a flyer with a picture or description of Chip with your phone number in case they spot him. Post on www.nextdoor.com and make sure to visit all your local shelters and animal control.