Chesterfield, VA Lost Male Cat, Jackie Is Missing

Crystal Y.

1 month ago

Also, here is a very hopeful & useful video with excellent tips: https://youtu.be/g2eCoC63B9I?si=xTVz84efSsQr9JkY

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Crystal Y.

1 month ago

For lost cats here are some tips that have been said to work: * Don’t panic!!! Keep it together & be patient… cats do not typically go far, especially those that are not used to spending time outdoors. * If your cat is an indoor or an indoor/outdoor cat, look very throughly inside… EVERY nook & cranny inside the home. Always keep in mind, cats are the absolute best at Hide & Seek. * File a lost report with animal control and check nearby shelters *in person* and often. * Leave the opening you think they got out cracked for them to re-enter, (they’ll usually go back in the way they went out) * Put wet/smelly food out in the evening. Pick it up during the day or if you notice it's attracting strays. * Put a trail of dirty litter from the box all along the edge of your yard and along trees and bush lines close by and along any trails. Do NOT put out the entire litter box outside (this may draw predators). * Put out unwashed articles of their and your bedding & articles of clothing, especially those of their favorite human. You can also make "scent strips" from these unwashed items and place them in trails leading to your door or window . * Go out late in the evening and in the very early morning with a flashlight… look for the glow of their eyes… under vehicles (including tire wheel wells), under porches, in sheds, storm drains & other exposed pipes, in bushes, etc. * Make chum trails leading to your door by using a can of canned tuna in water (no oil) or canned cat food and a gallon of warm water. Shake well and sprinkle in trails leading to your door. * Your cat will be most active between dusk and dawn. Sit quietly while softly shaking a bag of treats and softly calling your cat's name. * Get fliers up right away with phone number asking for sightings right away and ask neighbors to check garages, under porches, etc. * Post in PawBoost, Ring and Nextdoor apps. Hope this helps! Fingers crossed !🤞 Sharing your post!

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Val K.

1 month ago

Please try these tips they have definitely helped others. Watch a tip video on youtube about how to find your lost cat,there are several. Post on Nextdoor. Also just heard about this site offering great useful tips so definitely check it out “lostcatfinder.com” Also, your kitty is probably not far away so the sooner the better, put out something of yours for scent, qqqqq is putting out the litter box is not recommended as it attracts unwanted critters that could possibly scare your cat off again, use your judgement . Look with flashlight early a.m. or late at night, calling and shaking food. That part is so important because those are the quiet hours and your cat would be more prone to coming out of hiding. put up flyers too. If you get any sightings use a trap, sometimes you can borrow from animal control or Amazon has them. I have recently heard some take smelly, oily fish (juice only) (sardines, tuna) and make a “smelly trail” around their house to help with scent. Dont give up too soon , i had one gone for weeks and as i was about to give up, and I found her. 🙏🏻🙏🏻 and shared. Also just heard someone used a trap with smelly food and got their cat back very quickly Good luck