Hillsboro, OR Lost Female Cat, Caribu Is Missing

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Amanda E.

1 month ago

In apartment complexes, let management and maintenance know. Some complexes will email blast kittys picture to residents. Maintenance is often in places a kitty can hide. put flyers at mailboxes and common areas. My trapper friend swears by sitting outside and having a normal conversation will give kitty courage to come out. Good luck.

Andi S.

1 month ago

These are general search tips and not all may apply in your situation. Search at night w/ a flashlight (eyes will glow). Check up in trees and inside/under things in your yard and up to 4 - 5 houses away. Search on patios/balconies, under bushes, by dumpsters, behind AC units - any place the cat might be trapped or hiding. Many cats go into hiding mode for safety and won't come when they hear their owner's voice but try calling and try either shaking a can/bag of treats or carrying an open (smelly) can of cat food or fish. Put something w/ the cat's scent on your porch (cat bed, scratching post, sofa pillows). Keep fresh bowls of water out. Put up large missing cat posters (neon poster board works well), talk to neighbors (leave info for those not home), post on all local social media groups and make sure to check with local animal control at least once a week (better to go in person but at least call and send them a photo). If not found at night with a flashlight, go out during early morning, before dawn, as many cats are active around that time. If not found in a few days, you can always buy a humane cat trap but traps *must* be checked multiple times each day, every day. If the cat is microchipped, please make sure the chip company has your updated contact information. And even if the cat has a chip, you still need to check with animal control as chips sometimes are overlooked or migrate down. Make sure the apt manager and maintenance crew are aware he's missing. Put a missing cat poster on the inside back glass of your car so other residents are aware.

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