LaFayette, NY Lost Female Cat, Willow Is Missing

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Tracey D.

2 weeks ago

I’m so sorry. My cat was missing for 18 months and it was terrible. I did find her and want to share what worked. Don't give up! It's important that you do a few things. 1. Cats rarely travel far so make sure you check every shed, basement, etc that she could have gotten trapped in or might be hiding in. Check even if you’ve previously checked because sometimes cats wander off, get injured and then return and hide. 2. Make flyers (Pawboost has a free flyer and will post online as well as offer hints for finding her) with her picture and hand them to your neighbors. Ask them to check their basements, sheds, etc. People are much more invested in the search if they've talked to you personally rather than just seeing a flyer or a post on social media Scour the neighborhood and keep a list of all the homes that have received a flyer and talked to you. 3. Since not everyone is on social media, post the flyer at local businesses, grocery stores, libraries and vet offices - every place you can think of. 4. Make sure ALL vets, rescues and emergency clinics ( there are more than you think!) have the flyer and your contact information. If she gets injured, someone may take her directly to a vet for care. 5. Give the flyer to shelters and rescues so they can be on the lookout if someone brings her in as a stray. I would check IN PERSON every few days as the shelters are overwhelmed and may not get back to you. Or honestly notice it’s your cat. Make sure you check the feral/barn cat admissions too. Many scared cats are miscategorized as feral. I cannot emphasize strongly enough how important it is to go in person and to go often. 6. Ask neighbors if anyone has security cameras and see if you can review the footage. Ask to set humane traps once you’ve narrowed her location. Mackerel and KFC seem to work best as bait. Make sure you monitor the traps closely so no animals die of heat/cold or are attacked by predators while in the trap. 7. If she is microchipped, contact the company to alert them that she is missing and to make sure your contact information is up-to-date. 8. Post in all the lost pet groups and any community groups for your area on social media. Again, there are more than you think! Post regularly until you find her. 9. Make sure you replace the flyers regularly, post relentlessly on social media and keep checking with rescues, vets and neighbors. Keep posting! Don’t give up! There are millions of cats in shelters who never get reunited with their families because people give up too soon. I hope you find her soon!

Stuart K.

2 weeks ago

flyers

Ann D.

2 weeks ago

Post to your neighborhood Nextdoor.com website. Check with animal control and police to see if anyone has found a cat of this description. Check neighborhood surveillance cameras Put a surveillance or trail camera of your own up in case cat comes near your house when you’re not home or asleep. For NY residents or those in CT close to NY border:Post on Lost Pets of the Hudson Valley Facebook Also: one can try a drone service near your area. If pet is stolen: Report to police. Ask neighbors to check their surveillance cameras. Give picture of dog with your contact info to postal, ups etc drivers and ask them to keep an eye out. Links with valuable tips: https://kittykaper.weebly.com/lost-dog-heres-help.html http://kittykaper.weebly.com/lost-pet-heres-help.html https://www.facebook.com/missingpetpawlice/ HelpingLostPets.com Lost Cat Help http://kittykaper.weebly.com/lost-cat-heres-help.html including trapping advice if necessary If you ever “lose” an indoor cat, chances are he is nearby. Just scared. Call softly and listen carefully especially between 10 pm and dawn when things are quiet. Also use a flashlight as their eyes will reflect back to you from the dark. Read this article for search tactics: https://www.missinganimalresponse.com/lost-cat-behavior/. See: https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1763172343721145&id=150651131639949 also. You tube trap a stray or feral cat https://youtu.be/OBJl4ASS3nM Finding your lost cat video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=g2eCoC63B9I&noapp=1&client=mv-google Some say put your cat’s litter pan outside as the dirty cat litter help your kitty back home. Others say this will attract other predators that will chase away your cat or worse

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