Was adopting a cat from a woman that has cats of her own and is also fostering cats for the ESPCA. her next door neighbors moved and couldn't take their 2 yr old cat with them, she took it in and posted it on craigslist. she didn't have much room 4 the cat so she asked another neighbor to house it down their basement. she left the cat on her front porch and when the lady came out to take her in the cat wasn't there. a couple days went by and they got in contact with each other and the lady asked about the cat cuz i wanted 2 pick her up and she said I thought you had her. the neighbor thought the woman that I was adopting the cat from had taken her back into the house, which she hadn't. the lady I was adopting the cat from said she was mostly an indoor cat and didn't go far from her porch. she thinks someone took her in and is hopeful about finding her. I'm very worried and sad and will do everything it takes to get her back. will my method of the large cash reward work, how likely ?
2006-09-13 17:48:15 · 7 answers · asked by dabluschmosprincess 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
IF the cat is friendly enough for someone to pick it up and bring it to you, your idea should work fine.
Most people won't turn down $200.
Kudos to you for caring so much for the cat and hopefully the cat returns unharmed on it's own.
Good Luck!
2006-09-13 17:51:39 · answer #1 · answered by Gloria H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure posters do much good..
I think someone might find the cat and adopt it themselves.
I found a black kitten on our porch that someone had left there.
We got him checked out and offically adopted him a week later.
It's been a year now and it's been great.
However. Their owners randomly 'remembered' they left the cat behind and wanted it back. Basically I loved the cat, and they neglected it, so I wasn't giving him up.
Point is. If someone adopts the cat, theyre going to spend money on getting tests done, getting a tracking micro chip, health checkups, litterbox, food, and everything else a cat requires. Once that much money is put in, no one will want to give it up. Regardless of the reward, they'll also love the cat.
So I'm not sure the fliers will do any good.. Wait a few days to see if your cat turns up. They have instincts to guide them home. If there is no sign of kitty... Well, then I'm sorry.. :(
2006-09-14 02:44:29 · answer #2 · answered by tiffany! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow - that was kind of a hard story to follow, but i think i've got the jist....Cats are hard to find, once they are "lost". Posters will help, and also door to door flyers in mailboxes asking people to look under their porches, backyards, in garages, sheds etc. A frightened cat will not meow or cry out, even in response to someone he/she knows that is calling for them. Good luck. My cat ran away in an unfamiliar neighborhood 1 year ago...he was even chipped, but no collar. We looked for a very long time. It has been a sad loss for our family. Sorry, wish I had better news to share or a more positive outlook. Do the best you can - there are always happy outcomes.
2006-09-14 01:06:53 · answer #3 · answered by lalo m 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most decent people will return an animal for no reward especially a cat. If it were a pure bred dog they may be less likely to return it at all. I would not offer that much. Hate to say it but chances are an indoor cat wont fare well outdoors. Hopefully someone took it in.
2006-09-14 00:50:58 · answer #4 · answered by Amy >'.'< 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes a reward is usually a good way to get the cat back, as long as she is still alive(hopfully!) Most SPCA's have a lost listing book, and radio stations sometimes run lost pet adds too. I hope you get her back! I would also check out the local pound and call vet clinic's incase she was turned in! Good luck!
2006-09-14 00:52:03 · answer #5 · answered by pharfly1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
90% of the time, the cat has gotten a fright or something and is hiding. The cash reward can't hurt.
I hope you get the cat.
Ours 16 year old died this week and I'm very sad.
2006-09-14 00:50:56 · answer #6 · answered by sarah071267 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I doubt you will get the cat back, they are so hard to come by and in demand. Besides, who would rather have 200.00? Nobody!
2006-09-14 00:50:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋