West Haven, CT Lost Male Cat, Rhys Is Missing

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Gail S.

2 months ago

This link/article gives excellent from a wonderful lost cat and trapping rescue for lost indoor cats here in CT. Hiding in silence and fear in survival mode very close by. (tips from Friends of Buddy lost cat and trapping rescue Manchester CT) ❗️‼️Please read‼️❗️ https://www.facebook.com/263531321039472/posts/297810040944933

Gail S.

2 months ago

Follow this tips for indoor cats Cat rescue tips for finding your lost indoor cat! If your cat has escaped and not familiar with the outside world, he/she is 99% of the time hiding right outside in your backyard or neighbors yard. When they get out, they get nervous and make a B line for the quickest place to find shelter/cover. Put outside his/her bedding, or your worn clothing for the scent so your cat can smell its way back to the house. You can even sprinkle vacuum dust. It will have his or her hair /scent in it. Also, it’s very important to get in those bushes, woods etc around your house and search for him/her. Cats are great at staying stealth quiet and staying in place for days out of fear , everything and everyone is a danger right now, including you. During the day, put out its favorite stinky food, or tuna/sardines etc and water so your cat doesn’t stray for food. What works best, is at night, take a strong flashlight and look for your cat in the bushes with the flashlight. If he/she is there, you will see his/her eyes with the reflection of the light. And don’t forget to look up in the trees. It could have been chased by a coyote or bobcat and it ran up the tree. I’ve heard this happen a few times. Their cats were hiding in the trees! And, if all of that doesn’t work you can set a trap ( have a heart trap you can buy at Home Depot or ask your local animal control to borrow one) and put a blanket or some of your worn clothing in it with food!! You can also get a wildlife tracker camera from Amazon or any sporting goods store. The camera will show any movement at night and if your cat is there you will see it at night on that camera and this can help you pinpoint its location Also, if there is a lot of rain, please make scent trails for your cat around the exterior of your house. And Another tip, call your cats name calmly at night, when it’s quiet, try sitting outside, shake treat bags too. ( but do this when it’s quiet out) cats tend to move around at night when there is no noise . Also, ask your neighbors to check their garages, sheds, under decks etc. It’s also very important to create flyers and put them around town in people’s mailboxes too. Keep your cat’s photo out there on social media, so people remember.

Sarah P.

2 months ago

We found him!! Rhys came home and has been reunited with his owner!! Thank you for everyone’s help!

Noelle H.

2 months ago

Humane trap and camera are key

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Patricia L.

2 months ago

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Patricia L.

2 months ago

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Ri M.

2 months ago

Try motion detection camera and live trap

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Jason H.

2 months ago

I just copied and pasted this post from one of the online listings and I thought it was helpful: Cat rescue tips for finding your lost indoor cat! Cat rescue tips for indoor cats that have escaped . If your cat has escaped and not familiar with the outside world, he/she is 99% of the time hiding right outside in your backyard or neighbors yard. When they get out, they get nervous and make a B line for the quickest place to find shelter/cover. Put outside his/her bedding, or your worn clothing for the scent so your cat can smell its way back to the house( I’ve seen suggestion about hanging clothes higher up so scent gets out more) . You can even sprinkle vacuum dust. It will have his or her hair /scent in it. Also, it’s very important to get in those bushes, woods etc around your house and search for him/her. Cats are great at staying stealth quiet and staying in place for days out of fear , everything and everyone is a danger right now, including you. During the day, put out its favorite stinky food, or tuna/sardines etc and water so your cat doesn’t stray for food. ( Only do this if you are actively watching or using a trap. If you leave food out all day/night unattended, you might attract raccoons, opossums, or stray cats that will bully your cat and drive them away from your yard.) What works best, is at night, take a strong flashlight and look for your cat in the bushes with the flashlight. If he/she is there, you will see his/her eyes with the reflection of the light. And don’t forget to look up in the trees. It could have been chased by a coyote or bobcat and it ran up the tree. I’ve heard this happen a few times. Their cats were hiding in the trees! And, if all of that doesn’t work you can set a trap ( have a heart trap you can buy at Home Depot or ask your local animal control to borrow one) and put a blanket or some of your worn clothing in it with food!! ( Check it often !!!) I asked chat gbt more in this : YES to the Scent: Using worn clothing (like a sweaty T-shirt or pillowcase) is a great way to make a scary metal cage feel like "home." • WATCH OUT for the Placement: Never put the clothing under the trip plate (the pedal the cat steps on). If the fabric bunches up under that plate, the trap won't trigger when the cat steps on it. They'll eat the food and walk right back out. ( D the blanket over the trap, not just inside. Leaving the metal wire exposed can be scary. If you cover the top and sides of the trap with a familiar-smelling blanket (leaving only the entrance open), it looks like a safe, dark "den" or "tunnel" rather than a cage.) You can also get a wildlife tracker camera from Amazon or any sporting goods store. The camera will show any movement at night and if your cat is there you will see it at night on that camera and this can help you pinpoint its location Also, if there is a lot of rain, please make scent trails for your cat around the exterior of your house. And Another tip, call your cats name calmly at night, when it’s quiet, try sitting outside, shake treat bags too. ( but do this when it’s quiet out) cats tend to move around at night when there is no noise . Also, ask your neighbors to check their garages, sheds, under decks etc. It’s also very important to create flyers and put them around town in people’s mailboxes too. Or ( You might be better off using brightly colored (neon) poster board for your flyers—people notice a "Neon Pink" sign on a utility pole much faster than a white piece of paper in their junk mail pile.) Keep your cat’s photo out there on social media( Nextdoor , Facebook , Ring etc )so people remember. Offer a $ reward

Robert T.

2 months ago