Pam P.
2 weeks ago
A few tips for getting her home:
If you haven’t yet, leave some articles of your unwashed clothing (socks, shoes, t-shirt, a pillowcase) outside for him/her to smell home.
Never leave food or a litter box out, as this attracts coyotes/predators.
>>If you can, starting tonight please leave a door or window (even a garage door) cracked open for him/her to return through, especially during the night when it’s quiet out and when cats are most active; this works well, but may take a few nights if they are in hiding. Leave the articles of clothing near the opening. It helps to leave some food out inside the home to help lure him/her in. Don’t give up - cats typically attempt to return home during the night/early morning hours (~1a-5a).<<
Your cat is probably hiding nearby. Go out late at night w/ a flashlight and look for your cat’s eyes. You can try shaking a treat bag if your cat normally responds to that. Also, since she is so young, she’ll respond to friendly, gentle meowing - you can try this and/or use a cat communicator app on your phone and use gentle/friendly meowing & purring.
Check shrubs, under cars, crawl spaces, up in trees and on roof tops (in case your cat has been chased).
If you see your cat outside, he/she may be too scared to come to you - sit quietly and have some tuna, Churu paste cat treats and even a wand-type toy to help lure them over to you.
Have neighbors check their garages/sheds.
Post signs around the neighborhood (even further out at intersections in case kitty has been chased out of the area), since some people are not on social media.
*Beware of scam calls/texts/emails/messages that ask for a code - do not respond to them. Also, ignore all the commenters/scammers telling you to follow a link to a pet rescue/drone service on Instagram or a website- all scams that ask for money.*
Post on NextDoor and on local Lost & Found pages, such as: LA City Lost and Found Pets, etc.
Check and notify surrounding animal shelters and leave flyers there - also, take flyers to vet offices/ER vets, where someone may take your cat for a chip scan.
If microchipped, notify the chip company that your cat is missing. Update/verify contact info if needed.
If you have motion sensing cameras, check them to see if kitty has returned to the yard.
Best wishes.
