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Smudgie is Lost! - Help Article
Check Your own Yard First
Indoor cats who slip out will usually stay in their own yards, or hide under decks, foundations, and shrubbery. Use a Baby Monitor on Your Porch Leave a bowl of food on your porch, and aim an electronic baby monitor at it. One reader recently recovered her missing cat after three days when she heard mewing coming from the baby monitor at 3 a.m. Create Flyers with a Photo of the Cat Offer a reward (more about this later), and distribute the flyers door-to-door in at least a three-block radius, also post in store windows and on telephone poles. Alert your Animal Control Officer Give him/her a flyer and ask that s/he be on the lookout for your cat, dead or alive. Call Local Veterinarians It is possible a "guardian angel" brought your cat in with injuries; ask the vets if you can post a flyer in their clinics Visit your Local Animal Shelter Leave a flyer and ask if a cat meeting the description has been brought in, alive or dead Enlist Neighborhood Children Visit your local school and ask that children keep their eyes (and ears) open for information about your cat; hand out flyers. Ask for permission from school authorities before talking directly to children. Advertise Most local newspapers and shopping guides will allow free "lost & found" ads. Also Check the newspaper listing for "found cats" Post to Local Lost/Found Internet Pages Some communities sponsor web sites specifically designed for lost/missing pets. Check with Local Rescue Organizations Ask for permission to visit foster homes that may have recently taken in a cat meeting the description. Hire a Pet Detective Preferably one with tracking dogs and other technology designed for that purpose. The Importance of Identification It is important to emphasize that with proper identification, your cat may be returned to you without having to go through all this stress. If your cat wears a collar and tags, most people will return him to you if they think he is lost. With micro-chipping and/or ear tattooing, many veterinarians and animal shelters will be able to notify you, even if the collar/tags were removed. Professional thieves will avoid cats with ear tattoos; they know that laboratories will not accept owned cats, and more nefarious "end users" will probably also avoid them. Use Caution in Offering Rewards Heart-rending stories have been told about cruel extortionists who extracted large cash rewards from grieving pet owners, under the premise of having "found" their pets. If you advertise with an award, be sure to leave out one or two pertinent identifying details of your cat (one black whisker, one white toe, etc.) Don't leave yourself open for false hopes, and by all means, don't wire reward money until you see your cat. Become Involved and Involve Your Neighbors Most important of all, take steps to prevent cats from becoming lost in the first place. There most likely are other outdoors cats in your neighborhood, especially if you live in the suburbs. Contact their owners and tell them of your concerns. Organize a "cat neighboorhood watch." Stress the importance of identification for their cats. Be on the lookout for strangers in the neighborhood, and if you see someone picking up a cat, get the license number and description of the vehicle. Call the owner, if you recognize the cat. Become familiar with the laws in your community with regard to pets. Many cities have laws that state all found pets must be turned into the local shelter. Unfortunately, many people do not realize this, or disregard the law. Write letters to your newspaper. Point out the Golden Rule with regard to "finding" someone else's pet. Indoors is Safest Although indoors cats do occasionally slip out, they rarely go far, and can usually be lured back in easily before meeting harm. It goes without saying that an inside cat is a safer cat . Here's hoping that you never have to go through the worry and turmoil of a missing cat, but if you do, that these tips will help in a successful recovery. Remember, it's every bit as frightening for our wayward cats as it is for us. -- Hugs, CatNipped See our clowder at http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ Sharon & Smudgie" wrote in message news:ZU0Xn.166980$_m6.64687@hurricane... I would really appreciate some GYFBH purrs please. Yesterday evening Smudgie chased a cat over our fence and kept on running. She has never been out of the garden before so I am super worried. I have been walking the streets calling her name and shaking her food box but no luck. She is scared of strangers so will not approach anyone for help. I have put leaflets thru doors and on lamp posts etc. I am so worried and am hoping the "power of the purrs" will help guide her home. Thank you so much Sharon |
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Smudgie is Lost! - Ping Mark
Also, I have your FAQ site bookmarked, but a lot of newbies don't know it
and, being netiquettely correct, you don't put the URL in your SIG when you're responding, only when you make and original post. Newbies won't know this, so would you mind if I, and others, put the URL in our SIGs (giving you credit, of course). For Example: -- Hugs, CatNipped See our clowder at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ See the RPCA FAQ site, by Mark Edwards, at: http://www.professional-geek.com/rpcablog/ |
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Smudgie is Lost!
"Sharon & Smudgie" wrote in message news:ZU0Xn.166980$_m6.64687@hurricane... I would really appreciate some GYFBH purrs please. Yesterday evening Smudgie chased a cat over our fence and kept on running. She has never been out of the garden before so I am super worried. I have been walking the streets calling her name and shaking her food box but no luck. She is scared of strangers so will not approach anyone for help. I have put leaflets thru doors and on lamp posts etc. I am so worried and am hoping the "power of the purrs" will help guide her home. Thank you so much Sharon Can Smudgie easily get back into your garden? In other words, is there a gate so she would not have to climb over the fence? She can obviously do that, but it would be a good idea to also leave a gate open for easy access. It is often helpful to leave a bowl of very *strong smelling* food, such as sardines or any favorite food. Leave it at both the front and back doors. "Lost" cars are often close by but hiding under shrubs or bushes, so it would be a good idea to pay close attention to any trees or bushes in the near vicinity. This is especially true for a cat that normally does not stray and may be frightened. Good luck! I know how worrisome something like this is. MaryL |
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Smudgie is Lost!
Sharon & Smudgie wrote:
I would really appreciate some GYFBH purrs please. Yesterday evening Smudgie chased a cat over our fence and kept on running. She has never been out of the garden before so I am super worried. I have been walking the streets calling her name and shaking her food box but no luck. She is scared of strangers so will not approach anyone for help. I have put leaflets thru doors and on lamp posts etc. I am so worried and am hoping the "power of the purrs" will help guide her home. Thank you so much Sharon We are sending our heartfelt purrs for Smudgie to fund her way back to you. Could you hang some used clothing around the fence so she could use this as a guide? Best wishes. MLB |
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Smudgie is Lost!
Purrs are on the way!
-- Joy Don't believe everything you think "Sharon & Smudgie" wrote in message news:ZU0Xn.166980$_m6.64687@hurricane... I would really appreciate some GYFBH purrs please. Yesterday evening Smudgie chased a cat over our fence and kept on running. She has never been out of the garden before so I am super worried. I have been walking the streets calling her name and shaking her food box but no luck. She is scared of strangers so will not approach anyone for help. I have put leaflets thru doors and on lamp posts etc. I am so worried and am hoping the "power of the purrs" will help guide her home. Thank you so much Sharon |
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On 1 July, 14:40, "Sharon & Smudgie" wrote:
I would really appreciate some GYFBH purrs please. Yesterday evening Smudgie chased a cat over our fence and kept on running. *She has never been out of the garden before so I am super worried. *I have been walking the streets calling her name and shaking her food box but no luck. *She is scared of strangers so will not approach anyone for help. *I have put leaflets thru doors and on lamp posts etc. *I am so worried and am hoping the "power of the purrs" will help guide her home. Thank you so much Sharon I hope she turns up soon. Jeanette |
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Smudgie is Lost!
Sharon & Smudgie wrote:
I would really appreciate some GYFBH purrs please. Yesterday evening Smudgie chased a cat over our fence and kept on running. She has never been out of the garden before so I am super worried. I have been walking the streets calling her name and shaking her food box but no luck. She is scared of strangers so will not approach anyone for help. I have put leaflets thru doors and on lamp posts etc. I am so worried and am hoping the "power of the purrs" will help guide her home. Purrs coming from my gang (including my Smudge cat, who once got lost herself), for your Smudgie to get herself home ASAP! In the leaflets you passed out to neighbors, did you ask them to check garages, sheds, basements, etc? My Smudge was missing for a week, and the whole time, she was almost next door, trapped in a garage. I also agree with those who said to call shelters and vets' offices. I'd also suggest that you ask to put up leaflets in the vets' offices and pet stores. GYFBH NOW! Joyce -- Something you'll never hear an 8-year-old say: "Nana, will you spit on your hankie and wipe the gravy off my face?" |
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Smudgie is Lost!
Sharon & Smudgie wrote:
I would really appreciate some GYFBH purrs please. Yesterday evening Smudgie chased a cat over our fence and kept on running. She has never been out of the garden before so I am super worried. I have been walking the streets calling her name and shaking her food box but no luck. She is scared of strangers so will not approach anyone for help. I have put leaflets thru doors and on lamp posts etc. I am so worried and am hoping the "power of the purrs" will help guide her home. Thank you so much Sharon GYFBH purrs on the way, I'm confident they will work. -- Adrian (Owned by Bagheera & Shadow) Cats leave pawprints on your heart http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk |
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Smudgie is Lost!
wrote in message ... Sharon & Smudgie wrote: I would really appreciate some GYFBH purrs please. Yesterday evening Smudgie chased a cat over our fence and kept on running. She has never been out of the garden before so I am super worried. I have been walking the streets calling her name and shaking her food box but no luck. She is scared of strangers so will not approach anyone for help. I have put leaflets thru doors and on lamp posts etc. I am so worried and am hoping the "power of the purrs" will help guide her home. Purrs coming from my gang (including my Smudge cat, who once got lost herself), for your Smudgie to get herself home ASAP! In the leaflets you passed out to neighbors, did you ask them to check garages, sheds, basements, etc? My Smudge was missing for a week, and the whole time, she was almost next door, trapped in a garage. I also agree with those who said to call shelters and vets' offices. I'd also suggest that you ask to put up leaflets in the vets' offices and pet stores. GYFBH NOW! Joyce -- Something you'll never hear an 8-year-old say: "Nana, will you spit on your hankie and wipe the gravy off my face?" Thank you all for the good suggestions. I have put my garden bin on the path behind my fence so Smudgie can get back onto it. I'm hoping she will know once she is on the fence she has the right one! I have put a bowl of food and water behind the bin in case and one of my socks so she will know she is near home. I have also put a sock on my front doorstep in case she happens to find it. I included a pic and a brief description on leaflets saying that she is scared of strangers so would people please check their garden shrubs and outbuildings. I've had 3 phone calls so far of possible sightings but have not been able to locate her. Smudgie has been microchipped and wears a bright pink collar with my address on it. I volunteer at the local cat shelter at weekends so they have informed other shelters of her details for me. I have rang all the local vets and got her in their "Lost" books in case anyone takes her there. I have also rang the company that I got her microchipped through to go on their Lost list. I have also put her pic and details onto all the internet lost cat websites and my local classifieds website. I put leaflets through all the homes in my immediate vicinity and on lamp posts etc on my estate. I have walked around the estate calling her and shaking her dried food box at all times of day. I've looked under shrubs around the area but there are hundreds and it's even possible I have walked past her a few times but she is scared to come out of hiding! Tomorrow I will ring my local council cleansing department and leave her details in case the worst has happened and they have found her. I am also going to get a baby monitor (what a fab idea!) tomorrow and set it up for tomorrow night. There don't appear to be any Pet Detective's in my area but I will keep researching that. I also gave my postman a leaflet and he has promised to keep an eye out for her. I run our local neighbourhood watch so all my close neighbours will be keeping a close lookout for her too. Now I have run out of ideas to keep me busy I'm just praying she finds her way home. Looks like another sleepless night tonight! Thank you for the purrs, they are such a comfort. Sharon |
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Sharon & Smudgie wrote:
Thank you all for the good suggestions. I have put my garden bin on the path behind my fence so Smudgie can get back onto it. I'm hoping she will know once she is on the fence she has the right one! I have put a bowl of food and water behind the bin in case and one of my socks so she will know she is near home. I have also put a sock on my front doorstep in case she happens to find it. I included a pic and a brief description on leaflets saying that she is scared of strangers so would people please check their garden shrubs and outbuildings. I've had 3 phone calls so far of possible sightings but have not been able to locate her. Smudgie has been microchipped and wears a bright pink collar with my address on it. I volunteer at the local cat shelter at weekends so they have informed other shelters of her details for me. I have rang all the local vets and got her in their "Lost" books in case anyone takes her there. I have also rang the company that I got her microchipped through to go on their Lost list. I have also put her pic and details onto all the internet lost cat websites and my local classifieds website. I put leaflets through all the homes in my immediate vicinity and on lamp posts etc on my estate. I have walked around the estate calling her and shaking her dried food box at all times of day. I've looked under shrubs around the area but there are hundreds and it's even possible I have walked past her a few times but she is scared to come out of hiding! Tomorrow I will ring my local council cleansing department and leave her details in case the worst has happened and they have found her. I am also going to get a baby monitor (what a fab idea!) tomorrow and set it up for tomorrow night. There don't appear to be any Pet Detective's in my area but I will keep researching that. I also gave my postman a leaflet and he has promised to keep an eye out for her. I run our local neighbourhood watch so all my close neighbours will be keeping a close lookout for her too. Wow! Nobody could possibly fault you for not doing everything you can to find her. I have a good feeling about this - you've gathered together all the support you can find and you have a lot of eyes looking out for her. She can't have gone too far... but we're keeping the purrs going for her to come home quickly and end your worries. Joyce -- May the great galactic kitten always purr you to sleep. |
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