Rockford, IL Lost Male Cat, Jake Is Missing

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Rachael B.

2 weeks ago

Please continue keeping an eye out. No sightings yet.

Kat E.

3 weeks ago

It might be worth trying to trap him. You can trap during the day or at night. Use nice bait like sardines or tuna or rotisserie or KFC chicken in a dish you place at the back of the trap. Drop a few small pieces of bait at the front and on the floor of the trap to lead him to the back of the trap. Drape a towel on top of the trap so the cat can see out of both ends. Place the trap near some bushes on perimeter of yard or next to house… not out in the open… cats walk along sides of things. Best to position it so you can see and hear if it was sprung from inside your home. You can put one of his blankets, newspapers,cardboard or a puppy pad on the floor of the cage. If you’ve been leaving food out and it’s being eaten, don’t leave food out before the time you want to trap him as you want him to be hungry. Have a sheet or large towel handy to cover the entire trap as soon as he goes in it as it calms them down right away. Never leave it outside or set when you are not home or awake to keep an eye on it and can listen for when an animal goes in it. Harbour Freight has traps for $20 or PAWS, 7282 N Cherryvale Mall Dr, has traps you can rent for a $20 refundable fee. I think they only take cash. They are open M &T 11-3, closed Wed & Sun, Th-Sat 11-3. 815-299-7297.

Kat E.

3 weeks ago

Please post with this photo on Nextdoor to reach more people to look for him who may not be using Facebook.

Amy A.

3 weeks ago

I will keep an eye out I live off of Harrison and 11th Street also if you can put out an old blanket with your scent on it

Rita H.

3 weeks ago

Try Going out late at night ie midnight and again early am ie 5 or 6 am with their smelly food and treats. Shake treat bag and call out their name. Take a flashlight and check under porches and bushes. Also if you can leave a basement window and garage door open so they can get in. Do for multiple days if needed. Good luck.

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