Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL Lost Female Cat, Twitters Is Missing

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Lisa D.

3 months ago

Cook chicken on the grill. Put catnip outside. Play YouTube videos of kittens crying and shine a laser cat toy around the bushes.

Lori S.

3 months ago

The Two Most Effective recovery methods for escaped cats are… 1. FLASHLIGHT SEARCHES (Cats’ eyes will glow in dim/dense areas). Outside Search… do a “calm” (talking voice only) thorough physical search WITH A FLASHLIGHT in a 2 - 3 house radius. Look in all spaces, under bushes, in brush and high up in trees, up in cars and anywhere a cat could fit to hide (as small as a gfruit). 2. THE USE OF A HUMANE TRAP (often free to borrow at shelters, humane society, some vets, etc. or you can purchase). At night, bait the trap with smelly tuna or sardines and place near where your cat exited. Release any accidental catches in the morning. Reset the trap every night. ****Additional Successful Strategies !The TALKING METHOD! Go out on your porch or in your yard every Night (cats feel safer to show themselves when it’s dark and quiet outside). Have a relaxed phone conversation or talk with a friend (your cat’s favorite person/people should be there if possible). Do this at least 15 minutes every night. Bring a treat bag to shake every once in a while too if your cat is familiar with that sound (or a loved toy that makes a noise), any sound that’s positive to your cat. “Be silent occasionally and listen for any meows. **If safe to do (and children and other pets are secured)…LEAVE THE PATIO DOOR window or garage that they escaped from open just enough for them to come back through. Cats often will return home by the same route that they left. Prop a chair or ladder under a window if it’s very high. **Leave a BABY MONITOR near the outside entrances with the receiver volume up so you can hear them if they come to the door and scratch or cry during the night (the most likely time they will try). **Plan activities OUTSIDE during the day, gardening, reading etc. (again, stress- free is key). Sometimes cats will come out during these leisure activities. ****Do not put out used litter outside. Other roaming territorial cats will be attracted by pheromones from your cat’s urine and feces, be put into defense/attack mode, and are more likely to chase away or even a hiding or injured cat. Remember, this is why cats cover their waste in the first place. You need your cat to stay close. CONTACT YOUR MICROCHIP COMPANY! and let them know that your cat is missing (they flag the chip number). You must check that your microchip was registered online and VERIFY that your contact info is correct. **Check your local shelters, rescues and safe shelters in person and frequently in the unlikely event! ***Post on your neighborhood or community website/fb page (and those in the surrounding area if you think your cat may have been accidentally transported).*** ****An effective poster to hang for traffic viewing is simple (no photo needed for posters). Handwritten is fine. Put one at your neighborhood entrance and nearby cross streets. Put a poster in your yard too (or door if an Apt. or condo).**** **LOST CAT** - SIZE - COLOR - PHONE #s. (handwritten)) Make it LARGE! (5 inch letters, readable from 25 ft away) Make it LOUD! (as bright as possible - neon green works best) Make it LESS (less info means more leads, no breed info) Make it LEGIBLE

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