Carlsbad, CA Lost Female Cat, Pearl Is Missing

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Kat Q.

7 days ago

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Sherri A.

1 week ago

Here are some helpful tips for finding a lost cat: Start by reviewing this guide from PetMD: https://www.petmd.com/cat/general-health/how-find-lost-cat Search at night using a flashlight. Shine the light into bushes, under decks, and up into trees—cats’ eyes will often reflect the light, making them easier to spot. Ask your neighbors to check their garages and sheds. Once I knew of someone who found their cat inside someone’s BBQ that they had left open. The cat smelled the leftovers, jumped up and the lid came down and trapped it in there for days. Ask your mail carrier to keep an eye out. They travel throughout the neighborhood daily and may notice a cat hiding or wandering nearby. You can also try using scent to help guide your cat home. Put your urine in a spray bottle and lightly spray it around your yard and nearby areas. I learned this tip from a search-and-rescue dog handler when my own cat went missing—the familiar scent may help your cat find its way back. On YouTube, search for the helpful video titled “How to Find a Lost Cat” for additional practical advice.

Ruth O.

1 week ago

Lost Cats‼️ Indoor only cats and limited outdoor access cats never go far. They go into survival mode and hide in silence. Most of them will not respond when they are in survival mode. 3 AM is the best time to find a missing indoor only cat. This is the time they become most active and responsive. Sit and quietly call for your kitty. Try to stay low, standing is intimidating to cats. Place some dirty socks and pillow cases outside. Your scent will attract your kitty. If you have a garage, place the items near the garage door and crack the door enough for her to get in. DO NOT leave food or litter box outside, it can attract predators and aggressive Tom cats. Because indoor only cats hide so well they are not as likely to be ed by a predator. Don't give up, it can take months to find a missing indoor only cat. Use a flashlight as late at night as you can to look in trees, under cars and in bushes. Try to look for the glow of her eyes. The best chance of you being reunited with your cat is to do a methodical search of the area. Most indoor only cats will be within 160 feet of your home. Survival mode lasts 5 to 14 days but can last longer. Once their hunger gets to a maximum they can snap out of it but this is a dangerous time because they come out of hiding. The majority of cats will try to make a break for home on the 5th night. In addition to posted flyers, make mini flyers and hand them out to your neighbors. Some people don't pay attention to posted flyers. It's VERY VERY important that you look for her as late at night as you can. If you have other cats, watch them. If they are spending a lot of time looking out a certain window, that’s a good indication the missing cat is in that area. Wildlife and motion activated cameras are also helpful. a lot of people are successful trapping their indoor only cats. If you decide to trap, you must watch the trap closely, predators can a cat in a trap.

Susie G.

1 week ago

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