Norton Shores, MI Lost Female Cat, Pudge Is Missing

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Elle C.

2 months ago

PUDGE IS HOME SAFE!

Gary S.

2 months ago

Check extremely good around your house and neighbors, shrubs, bushes, high grass, paper bags and trees, underneath porches and decks, outbuilding and garages, evening time when it’s quiet too, check all shelters in your county and animal control also.

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Elle C.

2 months ago

Melinda Honaker she’s gotten out before but we lived in a small neighborhood and found her really fast! We have another cat who keeps meowing and calling for her, should I record it and see if she responds to that? I’ve been out a lot looking for her but no luck yet! We live in a very heavily wooded area so I’m nervous something might have gotten her too. Thanks for the 9pm tip! I’ll keep searching! I have fliers to hang up as well.

Lindsay D.

2 months ago

If he's an indoor kitty he is probably hiding under something very close by. Look under EVERYTHING cars and decks and bushes. It's like looking for a lost wallet. They don't move and don't make a sound. If you don't find him before dark go out tonight with a flashlight. The light will reflect on his eyes. Use a regular flashlight or LED. Phone flashlights are worthless. I walked past mine several times and he never responded. I only found him because the flashlight reflected on his eyes Put up posters and take flyers to neighbors.Alot of people arent on Facebook. Have people check garages and sheds. Look up trees in case he was chased up a tree. Good luck!

Melinda H.

2 months 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

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