Fayetteville, NC Lost Male Cat, Elvis Is Missing

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Jessica C.

3 weeks ago

I Sent you an email

Javen M.

11 months ago

If you know anyone with a drone…

Javen M.

11 months ago

. Searching at night and right before dawn is the best. Cats are nocturnal. Get those clothes out all around.

Javen M.

11 months ago

ALMOST ALWAYS CATS ARE VERY VERY CLOSE. THEY FREAK AND WONT COME. PUT OUT BLANKET OR CLOTHES WITH YOUR SMELL. NO FOOD AS IT ATTRACTS STRAYS. TALK TO KIDS AND PEOPLE WALKING IN NEIGHBORHOOD. FLYERS WITH BIG GOOD PHOTO. REWARD. KEEP LOOKING. VERY CLOSE. IT CAN TAKE TWO THREE WEEKS OR LONGER. KEEP LOOKING CLOSE....CALL ANIMAL CONTROL EVERY DAY AND TAKE A BIG GOOD PHOTO TO THEM. DO NOT GIVE UP. PUT AD IN PAPER. KEEP TALKING TO PEOPLE IN NEIGHBORHOOD.

Javen M.

11 months ago

Go out at night or before dawn and call. Cats are nocturnal and come out at night. Get those clothes, bedding, blankets, etc outside all around. Get kitty chipped. Call shelter and take a big laminated photo to them and put them up on telephone poles. Don’t give up. Reward.

Javen M.

11 months ago

Liz L.

11 months ago

Here's tips for finding lost cats. If the cat was adopted from rescue, notify them immediately and ask if they can offer help and suggestions. If no one saw cat leave house, search thoroughly inside using flashlight to see eye reflection and open and check closets, cabinets, drawers, attics and bats - make sure he or she didn't get stuck in ceiling by pushing tiles open, or anywhere else. Also use information on sites for neon poster format (with Do Not Chase - Call with Sighting added), resource links, and pet detective services. If your cat is indoor only and spayed/neutered, he or she is probably hiding nearby and staying within 5-10 houses or if further, 5-10 blocks in either direction or less unless chased out of territory. Normally they hide first few days and then venture out at night or early morning for food when quieter. They usually find a specific place to access for shelter like in or under sheds, decks, porches, or garages, or by bushes establishing this as base to leave from looking for food and return to for safety. Inside only cats are usually more scared, hide longer, and stay closer to home. Conduct searches starting at home and expanding in circular radius from starting point to thoroughly check and cover areas. Repeat as necessary. Put supervised only trap with food in it in your yard or by last sighting dusk, evening, and dawn. Keep in mind setting 3 traps spaced out in triangle increases chances. Never leave trap set when no one is there. May be better not to leave food overnight to avoid attracting wildlife, etc. Make sure each trap is covered top and sides, supervised at all times, and checked often. Throw out food and close trap after each trapping session. Put 1/2 of dry food feeding and water out daily after 2nd or 3rd day and away from trap to keep in area. Put something that smells like you (worn socks) and cat (toy, bedding, etc.) in yard and smaller item(s) in trap or nearby - add catnip if likes it. Use www.pawboost.com it’s the best and comments on Facebook posts update on pawboost, www.petamberalert.com, www.helpinglostpets.com, and/or https://www.lostmykitty.com/ for poster and notification services to neighbors, vets, shelters, and rescues in area. Kimberley Freeman may still offer consultations www.lostcatfinder.com. Put up posters ASAP, and notify non-emergency police and animal control in surrounding area and bring posters for them to put up on bulletin board. Enlist daily help by giving posters to neighbors, joggers, walkers, dog walkers, public works, mailmen, and older children who are out regularly in area to keep eye out for your pet. Make sure to speak to and give posters to anyone feeding cats in your neighborhood. Leave garage, shed, or porch open for cat to access, when possible. In wintertime, put out shelter, igloo with straw etc. Use baby monitor to hear if crying during night, and you can purchase security camera and/or wildlife camera with IR night vision to monitor activity in yard and by feeding station. Ask neighbors if you can check yards, garages, porches, and in and under sheds and decks. Go at dusk, evening, and before dawn with a good flashlight to see reflecting eyes. Check trees, as well. Do not chase, or call unless you are in your yard or pet is in sight. Ask area rescues if they can assist with searches. Remember indoor only cats may hide first few days but venture out when hungry coming out of hiding when quiet so call only from yard during evening, middle of night, and dawn hours to keep in area. DO NOT CHASE! (Put this on all flyers!). If searching away from home, call very softly and listen for response. If hiding place is found, set supervised only and covered traps with permission in that area. In extreme hot or cold weather trap must be watched when set. Check www.petfinder.org for cats in rescue and shelter, and go to local shelters in person daily. If cat has microchip, call the company to report lost and ensure chip is registered and information is correct. Don't ever give up hope, keep searching, and update posts!

Patricia C.

11 months ago

Go to Tractor Supply and buy a humane trap. Set it asap where she escaped. Include articles of your clothing for scent and even sardines to atttact. Cover with a blanket or towel. Set up a trail cam too. Usually they come out in the wee hours of the night so keep an eye out. Likely didn’t go more than 4-5 houses away. Good luck.

Ultimate p.

11 months ago

Message us for help in getting back your lost pet

Dianne B.

11 months ago

Call softly late night early morning when it quite out .. if there is any way you could leave your door slightly open and call after dark .. 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 ... check culvert pipes .. up trees .. and under car hoods and tires also ...this can happen and they could be miles from home . A set trap may be needed and monitored ! Trail cam help to monitor the areas ! Post to Nextdoor ... Check with area Shelters, Animal Control , and Vets offices also put flyers ... Am sure you have tried most all of these !

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