Cary, NC Lost Female Cat, Emma Is Missing

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Betsy K.

4 days ago

* ADD’L INFO FOR MISSING INDOOR-ONLY CATS … * LOST CAT (CAT GOT OUT) … 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. Three o’clock in the morning is the best time to find a missing 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 worn unlaundered socks and slept-on unlaundered pillow cases outside. Your scent will attract kitty. If you have a garage, place these items near the garage door and crack the door enough for him/her to get in • DO NOT leave food or litter box outside as it can attract predators and aggressive Tom cats • Because indoor-only cats hide so well, they are not as likely to be attacked by a predator • Do not give up, it can take months to find a missing indoor-only cat • Use a flashlight late at night to look in trees, under cars and in bushes. Try to look for the glow of his eyes • The best chance of 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 usually lasts 5 to 14 days, but can last longer. Once their hunger gets to a maximum they snap out of it — 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 fifth night • In addition to posting flyers, make mini flyers and hand them out to neighbors as some people don't pay attention to posted flyers • It is VERY VERY important that you look for your cat as late at night / early morning (between 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM) as possible • If safe to do so, open/ajar doors into home (most importantly door/window kitty escaped through) • If you have other cats, watch them. If they are spending a lot of time looking out a certain window, that is a good indication your 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 use a trap (cover trap with blanket/towel). Closely watch/monitor trap as predators can a cat in a trap • Lastly, if cat is microchipped, be sure to contact microchip company to report your cat lost/missing and verify current contact information. Hope these tips help bring EMMA home safe asap !!🏡

Betsy K.

4 days ago

My personal experience has been first securing other cats in another closed-off room, dimming/turning off most or all inside/outside lights and — if safe to do so and should be supervised — leaving doors (especially door/window escaped through) open/ajar in the very early morning (basically, need to camp out in room where door is ajar). (Cats have a keen wide-ranging/radius sense of smell; therefore, it is so important to get their familiar “home” scents into the airwaves.) Every time, my little escape artist has come bolting through the door between 3:00 — 5:00 AM. (NOTE: When he’s escaped and door is closed, he panics and takes off again — it is important they have a way in once they come out of hiding and make a mad dash for home.) Hopefully, if not used to being outdoors, EMMA is very close by just scared to come out until it’s really dark and really quiet. Prayers for a quick safe return !!🙏🏻

Michelle B.

4 days ago

Put something unwashed out on your porch that smells like you, a blanket or a shirt. Also, set a trap with fresh KFC chicken with skin, no bones of course. I have used chicken legs meat. I hope you find her soon and safe.

Dianne B.

4 days ago

Talk softly when calling late night and during the night to early morning when it quiet out .. Might wait in between to see if you hear them meow nearby .... For indoor cats if there is any way you could leave your door garage door or window slightly ajar if possible they know where they got out and will often come back in on their own .. If you didn't see them get out check deep dresser drawers, kitchen and bathroom cabinets, under beds in box springs, behind the frig, the stove, behind or under the sofa, under or in the recliner the washer/dryer or inside if left open .. bat crawl space .. attic .. anywhere small or behind a cat can hide they will! If out cats will hide during the day and are more active late evening near dark to early morning , daybreak ... have a spot light to shine to see eyes in the dark .. they are usually close by and will often come back to the door .. or hide under bushes or decks to feel safe ! Also check crawl spaces under houses , garages, sheds of neighbors nearby ...No food out after dark it will attract area strays and wildlife to the area ... check culvert pipes .. storm drains .. up trees .. and colder weather they will get under car hoods for warmth and on tires also ...this can happen and they could be miles from home . Cats in a new home need at least 30 days to adjust to a new area and may and will travel to get back to their old home .. In some cases a set trap may be needed and monitored! A Trail cam or night vision goggles can help to monitor the areas outside! Post to Nextdoor Ask neighbors to check their Ring Doorbells... Beware of loose and roaming dogs in the area as they will chase and your cats! For automatic garage doors please place a 6x6 block or cinder block so that the door will not come all the way down and trap your pet as they can be injured! Check with area Shelters, Animal Control, and Vets offices also put flyers ... Am sure you have tried most all of these! Don't give up!!

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