Mesa, AZ Lost Female Cat, Oreo Is Missing

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Tami K.

2 months ago

If she's exclusively an indoor cat please remember she won't go very far (at first) and might even be afraid to come to you or meow. If she's an indoor outdoor cat and hasn't returned, there's a higher likelihood she's trapped in somebody's garage, shed, yard, house for sale, for the likes. Here's my usual tips: crack your garage door open just enough for her to be able to fit under, put her litter box out there, her bedding, some of your unwashed clothing, as those things will help her smell her way back home. Sitting outside late at night by whatever door she either escaped from or is used to coming in and out of is helpful. Sit outside later at night when cats tend to be more active and it's cooler. When you go inside for the evening though periodically check the chair where you were sitting, you may find your cat curled up waiting for you. Your smell/scent can help her to smell her way home. If possible set up a baby monitor in the garage so you can hear her coming into the garage, even in the middle of the night (she'll probably meow). look high and low, day and night, at night use a flashlight because it's the easiest way to catch eye shine. When you're out calling for her, call for her the way you normally would at home. It's all about the tone in your voice. check around your property all of your neighbors bordering property; go door-to-door with flyers because your neighbors are your ears and eyes on the ground. just because you've checked an area or a location for him once or twice doesn't mean she won't show up there another time. If you can't leave your garage door cracked open put his litter box by the front door or the back door more than one litter box do both. Same with her bedding and an article of unwashed clothing of yours. If you have a family dog walk it around your neighborhood as cats have been known to follow their canine sibling home. Or if you have another cat that is leash and harness trained, same thing walk it around your neighborhood, but at night. There is the possibility that she's gotten closed in somebody else's garage so It's best to ask your neighbors to check their garage (especially behind the water heater during colder months). There has been a couple of instances we're missing cats have actually been locked vacant homes. When the home is being showed by a real estate agent, or there's an open house, lots of times the garage door is open other doors are open. Cats are sneaky they can easily slip in. If there's a home for sale in the vicinity contact that real estate agent as cats have been found in the house, and the in the garage. Also check shelter intake pages and call every couple of days. Keep in mind that a cat can be taken in say on the east side of the valley and be transferred all the way out to the west side. Also post to lost cats of Arizona (pawboost.com) and Love Lost (Petco) 🙏🏻🏠🐈‍⬛

Shirley H.

2 months ago

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Sandra H.

2 months ago

Lost Cat Recovery Checklist Immediate Actions ■ Start searching close to where she got out (cats usually hide nearby). ■ Check high & low hiding spots: under cars, porches/decks, shrubs, garages, sheds. ■ Ask neighbors to check open garages/sheds and closed spaces before shutting doors. Best Times to Search ■ Search during quiet/dark hours (best: 12am–7am, especially 1–6am). ■ Use a strong flashlight at night to spot eye reflection. Calling & Approaching ■ Call for her during still hours (overnight/early morning). ■ If you see her: stay calm and quiet (don’t chase). Scent Lures (Safe Options) ■ Put outside: her bed/blanket or your unwashed clothing/bedding. ■ Place scent items near the trap and/or leading toward the door. ■ Do NOT place a litter box outside (can attract predators such as coyotes). Food / Feeding Station ■ Set up a feeding station and feed during the day only. ■ Do NOT leave food out overnight (attracts wildlife & scares cats off). Humane Trap (Highly Recommended) ■ Get a live/humane trap ASAP. ■ Use food only inside the trap (don’t leave food elsewhere). ■ Cover trap with a tarp/blanket for safety and comfort. ■ Check trap frequently—never leave it unattended overnight. ■ In harsh weather: check every 30 minutes. Outreach (Very Important) ■ Post flyers around the neighborhood with phone number (day/night contact). ■ Bring flyers to local vets, shelters (go in person every few days if possible), and pet stores. ■ Tell your mail carrier (they notice roaming pets). ■ Ask known stray feeders/rescuers if they’ve seen her. Mindset ■ Keep checking at different times daily. ■ Don’t give up—cats can be found weeks or months later

M R.

2 months ago