Syracuse, NY Lost Male Cat, Muffin Is Missing

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Debbie S.

2 days ago

🙏

Renee B.

7 days ago

Prayers for a safe return 🙏🙏🙏

Rod S.

1 week ago

If you love your cat, please read this. I keep seeing posts from people who have lost their cats after letting them outside — and my heart breaks every single time. These aren’t just pets… they’re family. For a long time, I struggled with this myself. I have an indoor cat, and even letting her into the backyard (with a 4-ft fence!) made me constantly anxious. I was always worried: What if she jumps it? What if she gets spooked and runs? What if I can’t find her? Eventually, I had enough of that fear. I got her a tracking device — an Apple AirTag on a proper collar — and it completely changed everything. Now, when she’s outside, I feel safe. I know I can find her. I know she’s not just “gone” if something happens. And here’s the thing: there are SO many options out there now. AirTags, GPS collars, pet trackers — affordable, easy-to-use tools that can literally bring your cat back home. It doesn’t matter if your cat is “just in the yard” or “usually stays close.” All it takes is one moment. One noise. One jump. One chase. Please — if you let your cat outside, even a little — consider using a tracking device. It could be the difference between panic and peace of mind… between losing them and bringing them home. Let’s do better for the animals we love.

Sharon K.

1 week ago

Borrow a humane trap. Set it right beside the place that he got out. Put kitties favorite food, treats and sardines in the trap with a trail of juice & sprinkle catnip in the juice, leading out of the trap. Put an article of his favorite human’s unlaundered clothing, over top of the trap. Have his favorite human sit in the spot he got out, at dusk &/or dawn. Talk to him softly like, he was sitting right beside you because, he will not be far away. Gently shake his treat container & take a laser pointer & move it around very slowly so as to peak his curiosity & not scare him away further. Also set trail cams to see if kitty is there. Trap must be monitored at all times. Put up flyers

Ruth O.

1 week ago

Lost Cats‼️ Indoor only cats and limited outdoor access cats never go far. They go into survival mode and hide in silence. Most of them will not respond when they are in survival mode. 3 AM is the best time to find a missing indoor only cat. This is the time they become most active and responsive. Sit and quietly call for your kitty. Try to stay low, standing is intimidating to cats. Place some dirty socks and pillow cases outside. Your scent will attract your kitty. If you have a garage, place the items near the garage door and crack the door enough for her to get in. DO NOT leave food or litter box outside, it can attract predators and aggressive Tom cats. Because indoor only cats hide so well they are not as likely to be ed by a predator. Don't give up, it can take months to find a missing indoor only cat. Use a flashlight as late at night as you can to look in trees, under cars and in bushes. Try to look for the glow of her eyes. The best chance of you being reunited with your cat is to do a methodical search of the area. Most indoor only cats will be within 160 feet of your home. Survival mode lasts 5 to 14 days but can last longer. Once their hunger gets to a maximum they can snap out of it but this is a dangerous time because they come out of hiding. The majority of cats will try to make a break for home on the 5th night. In addition to posted flyers, make mini flyers and hand them out to your neighbors. Some people don't pay attention to posted flyers. It's VERY VERY important that you look for her as late at night as you can. If you have other cats, watch them. If they are spending a lot of time looking out a certain window, that’s a good indication the missing cat is in that area. Wildlife and motion activated cameras are also helpful. a lot of people are successful trapping their indoor only cats. If you decide to trap, you must watch the trap closely, predators can a cat in a trap.

Cindy B.

1 week ago

Please 🙏 look day and night ❤️ drive around , look under everything , in trees , leave food out at your door , ask neighbors to help if you can ! Sending prayers that 🙏 you find your kitty safe ! Shared ❤️

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