Los Angeles, CA Lost Male Cat, Lenny Is Missing

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Pam P.

2 weeks ago

With fireworks, he may have run out of that immediate area. Get signs up everywhere, but beware of scammers claiming to have your cat.

Pam P.

2 weeks ago

Was he lost from his home or lost away from home? If lost away from home, then you’ll need to go out there late at night 11pm-3am, give or take, with his carrier that he’ll associate with going home. Cover and line the carrier w/ your unwashed clothing/towels, so that it smells like you/home. Bring smelly treats with you: tuna, Churu paste cat treats, pieces of rotisserie chicken. Sit quietly on the ground, speaking softly to him. No sudden moves — let him approach. If he gets spooked, he’ll run off again, and you’ll have to stay there and repeat this. When the time is right, grab him swiftly and hold him firmly against your body - don’t give him a chance to get away - get him quickly into the carrier and make sure it’s secure. Tips if he was lost from home, but some of these can be applied to the situation above: Tips for Lost Cats 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. Change these out daily to keep the scent fresh. 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).<< (keep any other pets safe in a secure room while doing this) 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. 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. Leave out some water, since it’s hot out. 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/comments. Post on NextDoor, Ring and on local Lost & Found Pets group pages. 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. IF she/he is still young, she/he may respond to sweet, gentle meowing sounds - either do this yourself or download a cat communicator type app to your phone and play sweet, gentle, friendly meowing/purring sounds to lure her/him out of hiding. Best wishes.

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