im so sad ive lost my cat!!!!?

Question

im in new zealand right now and ive lost my cat and i live in england and im really upset because he was the first cat i ever had and i loved him so much i want to go home and find him but i cant im really scared can anyone help calm me down!!!!

lost as in hes alive but cant be found

the thing is i have just turned 13 and my dad said he probably jumped out the window but i dont see how because we have trelis on our windows to stop them getting out

im in new zealand now as a holiday for 1 more week

Answer 1

Cats are smart and resilient. Did he get out? Are you going back to England? Is there anyone that could keep an eye out for him? I talked with someone just this afternoon about the cat she has now, affectionately called Psycho Cat. He'd been thrown out of his former home (a brother-in-law to her) and she found him wandering down the street - they had a connection. Well, you probably have a connection with your cat as well, and though you're a continent away, he's probably keeping his eyes open.

Seems like most cat lovers believe cats choose us rather than vice versa, so when you get back, he'll probably let you back in. Probably. And is it a sure thing he isn't where he's supposed to be? They can also find some tremendous hiding places.

Send out good vibes - I'll do the same. I'm sorry you're stressed and not in a position to do anything. Think about what you're going to give him for a treat when you get back.

Answer 2

I'm not too sure what you mean. I think you mean that you are on holiday in New Zealand at the moment but your cat went missing at home in England. Right?.

Well don't worry because he will come back home. Sometimes they wander away but they always return. I have heard that they take a kind of circular route so it takes some time. I know of one scallywag that was missing for six weeks and his owner had given him up for lost but back he came looking a bit thin and dirty and smelling of diesel oil but otherwise alright . Another time I was housesitting and the cat went missing for two weeks but arrived home again just in time to save me having to tell the owner.

Another cat was so cute that three people in the same town thought he was their cat. He had a different name in each house. Two of the people thought they had given a poor stray a home and all the while he was being fed and cared for by three people,cute or what?. By chance the second person who's property backed onto the owners property got talking about the cat and found out that the other person owned him. Then some months later the second person was visiting the third person and while he was there the cat appeared and was called by another name. The second person told the third person that he too thought he owned the cat and told him the name he called him by and also told him who the real owner was and the real name of the cat. Well Mr. third person was rageing ...hadn't he just paid a huge Vet's bill for treatment for the cat.

So don't worry your cat will be fine. He probably just went on a holiday too and will return when he wants to. You know what cats are like.

Answer 3

Sooo sorry to hear this!! You have some things you can do even from a distance.

First, get a good friend (or a dozen) to look for your kitty. If there's a picture in your home take it with them.

Have them put up posters in town with the picture. Make sure there is a place to call in case someone "spots" him.

Have your friends call the humane society, or what ever they have in the UK. England is VERY pet friendly, and they should be able to give you advice who else you/they can contact.

The local police, especially those who do foot patrol should also be contacted. Once again, a picture or thorough description should be given.

Good luck with your kitty! I'll say a little prayer for you...

Please, in the future, make sure you keep your cat inside. There are so many things that happen to outdoor cats, and the sad fact is that most outdoor cats have a very short life span because of these dangers.

Answer 4

Let people know that the cat is missing. You could inform the police if you believe the cat has been stolen they may not take it seriously, but under English Law a cat is considered property. Community policemen will be more sympathetic than the town police station. Inform local vets in case the animal is, or has been, injured and is taken to a vet's surgery. Inform local schools since children are very observant of animals that they meet on their way to and from school. Contact local animal shelters and welfare groups.

Local councils (the 'Cleansing Department' or Environmental Health Officer) should keep records of dead animals they have cleared from the roadside (they may also store the body in a freezer for a short period of time before it is incinerated). If you live near to a railway, the nearest station may have records of animals found on the track. Speak to neighbours who may have seen your cat since it disappeared. It's surprising how many cats have a 'den' under a neighbour's shed or have second homes. Have a word with any delivery people or roundsmen who have regular rounds in your area.

Advertise the fact that a cat has gone missing. Put up posters if possible. Put cards on local noticeboards, in shop windows (a small weekly fee will be charged), church noticeboards (a donation to funds may be required), at the local school and local filling station. Posters and notices are more effective if they have a photo of the cat. Put them wherever people congregate, but beware of any local regulations prohibiting unauthorised notices. Put 'Lost Cat' notices through people's doors, asking them to check inside their shed, garage etc. Put your name and address on all notices.

Contact the local newspapers; most have a 'Lost and Found' section or may be able to print a picture and small article about the missing cat (especially if it is valuable or extraordinary in any way). Contact your local radio station and, if you have one, your local TV station. If you believe your cat may have climbed in a car or truck and hitch-hiked to another area, advertise in a national cat publication. Very valuable cats have sometimes had their stories reported on national news and national teletext services.

If your local animal rescue groups have a lost and found section on the internet, supply a photo for that. A donation may be required. Sites for lost cats exist, but they may not cover your area or even your country. They are also difficult to keep up to date.

Offer a reward to motivate people; there is no need to specify the amount. The drawback of this is that you may be presented with a procession of cats (some taken from elsewhere) by people wanting to claim the reward. These people work on the theory that all tabby cats look the same (or all Siamese cats look the same etc) and owners won't be able to tell the difference. Such people will not return the cat to where they found it, leading to another lost cat.

The earlier you report a missing cat, the more likely you are to find it. Be aware of your cat's habits, e.g. what time does it normally return from hunting expeditions or visits to neighbours?

Answer 5

Cats are independent little devils, we seem to need them, more than they need us. Don't worry, as you have gone to New Zealand, your cat has probably taken the opportunity to holiday in Hawaii.

Also don't talk about him in the 'past' tense, if he is a tom, he's even more likely to want to holiday alone, most toms eventually go walk-about; be he'll be back, have faith and enjoy New Zealand.

Answer 6

Do you mean lost as in lost? Or lost as in "passed away?"

One of my cats disappeared when I moved house for six weeks and then turned up at my previous home. I had warned the people who bought my house that she had gone missing - and they were kind enough to ring me immediately when they saw here. She never ran off again!

Keep positive is all I can say. Cats just do like a wander sometimes.

Answer 7

Dont worry, i just moved to a new place too and my cat ran away the first night. I know how you are feeling because my cat is everything to me, but we found him 5 days later. Just dont give up hope!!! Hes probably really scared and he'll come home sooner or later (hopefully sooner than later)!!

Answer 8

Oh dear, please don't panic as he is probably just missing you loads and will come back when you get home and call him. Cats get very attached to people, he must love you a lot. You should be very flattered!

I hope you enjoy New Zealand. I've been there myself and it is just stunning. I don't know which island you are on, but if you get a chance to go to Milford Sound, take it. It's one of the most beautiful places on the planet and it will take your mind of your little cat.

Good luck.

Answer 9

a cats territory is usually only 4 gardens big. so they can get lost for a while if they go too far out, but they usually find their way back after not too long. i have a cat that goes missing all the time (in search for lady cats) and i always find him in some Else's garden! try not to worry i know it's difficult.

Answer 10

I had a cat who came back after being away for more than a month. Since it's summertime, you can probably find her when you get back. Meanwhile, have a friend or neighbor keep an eye out for you and call animal control. Can anyone put up posters? Probably she will come back.