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Poppy is Missing in San Diego, CA

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Status

LOST

Date Last Seen

March 17, 2026

Location Last Seen

San Diego, CA 92139

Nearest Landmark

Wave Ct-Sandy Shore St-Kenwell St (Bayview Hills)

Name

Poppy

Sex

Female

PawBoost ID

72683222

Species

Cat

Description

White with brown tabby spots on top of head, tail and two spots on her side.

Message from Owner

Our cat Poppy hasn’t come yet since Tuesday. We all miss her a lot and would appreciate any info helping her return.

Facebook Community Response

Joan K.
2 months ago
The photo of the cat that wandered into my yard and was drinking from the pond did look similar to Poppy, but when I looked closer I saw the difference in markings. Also, I heard from a neighbor that verified it is their cat. I wish you luck in finding Poppy. She's beautiful!
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Kimm L.
3 months ago
HOW TO FIND YOUR LOST CAT - “Indoor only" cats never wander far from their home. When they get out, they go into survival mode and hide in SILENCE. Despite all attempts, they will NOT respond to you. Cats that get out will typically become afraid. When afraid, they will seek safe haven under a deck/house, an opened garage (keep your garage door opened a crack) or in a bush. Sadly they will not meow when called as meowing would give up their location to a predator. This behavior has nothing to do with whether the cat loves you, whether it recognized your voice, or whether it can smell you...it has everything to do with the fact that a frightened cat will hide in silence. You have the highest chance of finding your cat by conducting an aggressive, physical search of your yard and your neighbor’s yards. Late at night and EARLY in the morning (2 - 4 am) is the best time to find a missing "indoor only" cat. Don't give up! It can take WEEKS to find a missing "indoor only" cat. Use a flashlight late at night and look in trees, under cars and in bushes. Try to look for the glow of his eyes. While some cats may return within a few hours or days, others may take up to 10-12 days before they break their cover. Once their hunger and thirst gets to a maximum, they snap out of it but this is a dangerous time because they then come out of hiding and are at risk of predators. If possible, leave the door or window open from which they escaped. Make mini flyers and hand them out to your neighbors. Most people don't pay attention to posted flyers. It's very important that you continue to look for him EVERY night, as late as possible. Research shows that he’s close by. Don't give up! Interestingly...The new evidence is to NOT leave the litter box out as it can attract aggressive cats or other predators which can displace the cat further from its home. Cat litter attracts predators. In fact, some coyote trappers use cat litter as bait. Ever wonder why cats bury their waste? They don't want to advertise their presence to predators! A litter box placed or sprinkled around the home may put your cat at risk of being ed by a predator before you can get him back in the house. There is no single trick to recovering a lost “indoor only” cat, but there are methods that are highly effective. Use ALL of them! Praying your kitty returns soon or is found safely. 🙏🙏🙏🐾❤️🐈
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