Winter Park, FL Lost Male Cat, Shadow Is Missing

Facebook Community Response

Lisa B.

2 weeks ago

Suggestions! Pls reach out to (407) 836-3111 ORCO and Seminole Animal services (407) 665-5201 if looking for your pet. All animals are not posted ASAP, some may be in the clinic. Please contact them if you've found an animal. You don't know how far the animal has traveled. Please don't rehome found pets without notifying animal services where the pet was found because that's illegal. Also: OCAS has a sites to post lost/found https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/de730145e91342c8aba50e90676b9572/ Petco Love lost/found https://petcolove.org/lost/ Posting suggestions: Lost Pet Nextdoor group https://nextdoor.com/g/rxjg8umnk/?is=groups_section_rhr https://www.facebook.com/groups/524866594530222 if in Altamonte or Casselberry if they're close https://www.facebook.com/groups/204452136381211/ SemCo https://www.facebook.com/LostPetsSeminoleCountyFL Pawboost Seminole https://www.facebook.com/groups/163254520382542 tricounty area If winter park area, please share to winter park lost pets.https://www.winterparklostpets.com/

Diana E.

3 weeks ago

Shadow is a beautiful black cat — I’m sorry he is lost. Is Shadow an escaped indoor cat or allowed outside? His familiarity with the environment will dictate how to find him. Escaped indoor cats usually hide close by but are too frightened to return or respond when called; while a cat that knows his way around may have become stuck somewhere and needs help getting home. I have recovered many lost cats and assisted others so if you tell me about Shadow I can provide complete instructions that may help. Please understand an escaped cat may emerge when it's dark and quiet to sneak back inside — if you do just the right things. This usually happens within the first few nights so until I hear back from you please implement this strategy if Shadow got out accidentally: tonight lay a familiar blanket or worn teeshirt flat on the doorstep — do not use a litter box, bed, trap, or anything conspicuous -- along with tempting food at his point of escape. Call him softly to provide a familiar sound and direction (he won't come on command) then watch from inside (DO NOT GO BACK OUTSIDE OVERNIGHT!) and if you see Shadow approach and settle on the food be careful not to startle him. Slowly and quietly provide a clear path inside and he may put an end to the crisis himself. If you can't wait up set an alarm and watch again just before sunrise -- it's a popular time. And although some will suggest putting out kitty's litter box, experts say DON’T DO IT. I've never used one in all the times I've been successful recovering a lost cat. Please read this to learn more about why it's neither necessary nor recommended: https://www.facebook.com/notes/lost-cats-georgia/why-we-dont-recommend-putting-your-lost-cats-litter-box-outside/1101245526665296/

Kevin M.

3 weeks ago

Go around late at night calling them with food and flashlight to catch their eyes. Check around your neighborhood under houses and in small places where they may hide. Put stuff out that has yours and their scent on it. Hang flyers around for people to see. Check shelters and vets daily. Update chip info if they have a chip and its has not been update since a move. Ask neighbors to check in their garages incase they ended up trapped in one. I pray you get your baby back safe and soon.

Pam S.

3 weeks ago

Put smelly wet food outside, hav a hart traps work, check them often. At night shine a flashlight you may catch reflection of his eyes. Check shed, garages, under cars, anyplace he could hide or be stuck. Put up flyers, especially at vet offices. Talk to neighbors, ask if they have security cameras that may catch him walking by. They tend to move early morning and evenings. Put out used litter and fav humans worn clothes, familiar smells help bring them in. If possible, leave a patio or garage door open so he can get in. Contact rescues & county shelters, take a pic. Physically check county shelter often, they are busy. She will be very scared & may go into survival mode, she may not respond to you. Some wait until they're starving to come out for food. Keep food/trap out & check often. If you have another cat, try putting them outside in a SECURE carrier. Their meows may call the lost one in. Pray. Don't give up!

Heather D.

3 weeks ago

Praying for the safe and healthy return of your beloved Shadow, ASAP. God bless this beautiful kitty always. ❤️🙏🏼

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