Im scared for my cat......?

Question

ok i asked a question a few days ago its called "im sad rite now my cat is lost".im very very scared he is in someones house and they want to keep him as an indoor cat. im gonna pu two posters. one atb the end of my street and one on the street that has a school (about 1 minute from my house.) is there anything else i can do hes been lost since 9/9. he also has a brother and his mood is really down.

Answer 1

Not to be mean, but your cat is probably better off if someone took him in and wants to keep him inside. That's not such a horrible fate. Look what happened to him with him going outside - he got lost. Any number of things could have happened. I'd consider it a good thing if that is the case.

Answer 2

Apart from the advice you've already been given, how about knocking on neighbour's doors, telling them your cat's missing, showing them a photo and asking that they check garages, etc.

If you have insurance for your cat, the insurance company might pay for an advertising campaign. Ours pays for up to 2000 leaflets and an ad in the paper.

If your cat is chipped, ring the company and let them knows it's missing. The company we use notifies all the local shelters on our behalf, although it's best if you ask them to give a detailed description.

Ring the school and ask if it can be mentioned to the children. I'm a teacher and we do that whenever asked. Consider offering a reward too, it doesn't have to be much just enough to get the children interested and on your side.

Good luck!

*EDIT*

I've just found this great website full of practical information on what to do when your cat goes missing. It also contains a list of relevant webaddresses and phone numbers although these are UK only. I realise these might not be any help for most people on here, but the recommendations are still applicable.

http://www.catchat.org/lost.html

Answer 3

Posters are good - but more than 2 is better. Also, please be aware that many indorr/outdoor or outdoor only cats go missing for a few days, then come back very sick, so make sure if he shows you any signs that he might be sick, get him checked out! One cat at the clinic was lost for a week and came back near death, he was so yellow from liver failure, and his owners couldn't afford treatment. We gave them some antibiotics, and a week later he was doing much better. They came in for vaccines a couple weeks ago and you'd never guess that he was ever sick! We guessed it was blood parasites.

Also, try not to panic. I know you're worried, but sometimes cats do just go missing. My mom had a cat before that was gone for 10 years, but then showed up again. I had a cat before gone for 2 years before he came back. Cats have a really good homing ability. Perhaps you should leave some catfood and water out for him (but know that it will also attract other cats and wild animals!).

Don't give up just yet:)

Answer 4

Cats commonly go about 4 blocks in each direction, so more posters are needed AND you should put one at the closest vets office where you live and also at the closest grocery store on their bulletin board.

Put two posters on each side of the street for each block, get them made up with a clear picture and your information. Also contact animal control and ask if he's been brought in. Their holding time varies from 3 days to 7 days--actually go down there to visually check for him since they don't always have good records at their front desk. If you wait too long and they have him, he may be put down as 'abandoned' and euthenized.

Answer 5

if you really think hes in there i dont think their is much you can do. you could call like the rspca and tell them their is a neglected cat in their and see what they turn up. my sister lost her bird and while looking for her she asked a house and she could hear the bird calling her but the lady recons she didnt have it. a few days later the woman must have gave it away cuz you couldnt hear the bird anymore. i highly suggest that you get your future cats microchiped. i did just incase that happend then youve got something to prove to the cops they stole your cat. you can also alert the vets too if they have that cat come in. give them a pic and contact you when they have it come in and give them the address where you think it is.

Answer 6

Terribly sorry your cat is lost ): A number of things could have happened (not to scare you). If he had a collar, and someone found him then he should have been returned to you. If he didn't have a collar or a microchip, then someone might have taken him in, and either didn't know to take him in to see if he had a microchip or just kept him. I hope you find your baby ):

Answer 7

As I said last time hun, ring the local vets and animal shelters. Go door knocking.

Good luck and let us know how you do :)