Cheddar is Missing in Ocala, FL

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Lost Male Cat last seen On W Hwy 40 BETWEEN SW 60TH AVE AND SW 80TH AVE, Ocala, FL 34474

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Status

LOST

Date Last Seen

February 18, 2026

Location Last Seen

Ocala, FL 34474

Nearest Landmark

On W Hwy 40 BETWEEN SW 60TH AVE AND SW 80TH AVE

Name

Cheddar

Sex

Male

PawBoost ID

72614533

Species

Cat

Description

He is still missing. Long orange fur, neutered. Green/yellow eyes Wearing a gray flea collar. He is friendly and loves treats and whipped cream from a can (He comes running when he hears the spray) . His mommy is heartbroken. I will pay a reward too whoever finds him.

Message from Owner

I'm so heartbroken. Moved to ocala a little over a year ago 2 months later my husband . Now my Cheddar is missing. He has helped with my depression and anxiety. Please if someone sees him or has him let me know. I'm willing to pay a small reward. He is wearing a gray flea collar. He thinks he a dog, will not use a litterbox and will scratch at the door to use the bathroom. Cheddar is 12 years old, ive had him since he was 4 weeks. He love catching, lizards, birds and small rodents. He is treat motivated and loves Whipped cream from the spay can. Cheddar is extremely sweet and loving. Please help me find my baby.

Facebook Community Response

Debbie T.

3 months ago

Reposted

Melissa E.

3 months ago

Luisa Sigaran thank you

Luisa S.

3 months ago

🙏🙏🙏

Darlene D.

3 months ago

I followed this cat came back 15 hours later at 6am

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Melissa E.

3 months ago

Paula Valentino thank you for the advise

Paula V.

3 months ago

Melissa Ernst The only way a lost cat can find its way home is with its nose. Immediately anything with the cat's scent on it and anything that stinks of you like your smelly socks something that you sweated in overnight and your stinky sneakers even your dirty clothes and your underwear! Cats usually stay within a five house radius of their own home for up to a week sleeping in the bushes and coming out at dusk Dawn and late at night. These are good times to take walks shaking the treat bag and calling for them. Cats can smell up to a whole mile away. So do that immediately and also put this on nextdoor. com and the other lost and found pet sites. Go on those sites looking at pics of found cats too. There might be a match.They tend to come home late at night or early in the morning so if you can keep a window cracked or a door cracked so at least you hear them. Good luck IF YOU HAVE FOUND A CAT: Please post this on all the lost and found pet pages in your county as well as all the neighborhood pages. Look on those pages just look at the photos try to make a match to someone that lost this cat. Almost certainly a pet that got out. I did see a similar looking cat on one of the pages. Any vet will check for a chip for free. In the meantime please give food and water to the kitty and shelter if you can.

Melissa E.

3 months ago

Wilson Perry Thank you so very much for your help

Melissa E.

3 months ago

Patricia Richmond thank you so much. He is neutered already so at least he isn't adding to the population.

Melissa E.

3 months ago

Cecilia Verner Thank you so much. We appreciate everyone trying to help us and every prayer.

Wilson P.

3 months ago

Shared with many prayers 🙏🙏🙏

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