My cat ran away from home a month ago!!?

Question

I moved house about a month ago and when i took my 1 year old male cat to the new house he ran straight upstairs and jumped out the top bedroom window into the garden and jumped over the wall and ran off. I went looking for him but couldnt find him. I live next to lots of lanes that lead to everywhere, even to the town centre! Will he ever come back? He didnt know his way around the area either. Please help

Answer 1

Sorry to say this, but I don't think he's coming back. Some cats don't respond well when their owners relocate.

Answer 2

Really sorry for your situation. Losing a cat is very upsetting. The odds are that the puss is gone but you could check the local cat rescue if you haven't done so already as they do collect a lot of strays and re home them. Alternatively publish a photo of your cat in the local free paper with a number to call or even put notices up in Tesco and local shops. Some cats will just wander a bit then take up a new home if there's someone prepared to feed them. Sadly a lot of cats don't make it when they go missing - you have to be prepared for this possibility.

Have you been in touch with the place you moved from? there are some cats that will find their way home even over longer distances and can take some time to do this. Don't give up hope yet either - I had neighbours years ago whose cat went missing for four months and he still came back to the house they'd only recent;y moved to. Do hope it works out for you. If it doesn't please consider giving another one a home - there aren't enough spaces for all of the cats that need one!

Answer 3

Check with previous neighbours and register him missing with local vets, RSPCA and other pet finder places such as Petsearch UK. I hope he was microchipped, if not, even if someone does find him (alive or dead) you won't get him back. If he's been injured, if he was chipped they would contact you (assuming you've updated the chip detail register). One of my cats disappeared a couple of months ago for a fortnight and he came back on his own accord. He disappeared again about a month ago and I just hope someone is feeding him or he's turned feral (meaning he would be able to look after himself a bit). Cats are laws unto themselves.

I'm sure you will know for next time to ensure all windows etc are closed and to keep them in for a couple of weeks.

Hope he comes back.

Answer 4

If you are in the UK, have you contacted "Pet Search"?
The local Pet Searcher keeps a record of all reported lost and found pets and matches them up.
Have you asked the Police if anyone has reported a "found" cat to them?
They should be able to give you the phone number of Pet Search.
Have you tried the local branch of the RSPCA or is there a Celia Hammond Trust or Cat Action Trust near you. They also take in found cats. There may be a Found notice in the Vets.
In a month, he could have wandered many miles.

Answer 5

i lost a cat that way some years ago, but i was suprised to find he hadnt gone far, i continued to call him constantly all round the roads nearby every day and he must of heard me. He will recognise your voice and stay close, he may be frightened and not recognise where he is, but if you keep calling him you may be lucky! Also let the local vets know, anyone who may have befriended him are likely to check with the vets if he has been reported lost. Cats are not stupid, if they are hungry and not used to finding their own food they will eventually try a neighbour or 'adopt ' someone.

Answer 6

A month ago?

I'd have put flyers up within a 5 block area around me, and called every vet close by plus animal control. Then every two days make a trip to animal control and the humane society to visually check the animals they have there (paperwork can be botched enough you NEED to do a visual) and check with animal control about what dead animals they were called to dispose of.

Bare minimum--that's what I'd do to start. But after a month here for you.......I can't offer anything.

Answer 7

It is unlikely, because he is probably trying to find his way back to your old home. I, however, did have a cat that ran away and came back 2 years later. It was amazing. Most likely someone has taken the cat in and is treating him well. I'm sorry for your loss, but hope your kitty returns.

Answer 8

It doesn't seem likely he'll come back to a place he doesn't know after a month has gone by. Have you tried checking sheds, garages, back lots and store-rooms around the area where you used to live? Putting up posters offering a small reward? If that doesn't help, you may have lost him for good. I hope not!

Answer 9

A month ago??? Have you looked at shelters? Put up missing pet posters? Taken an ad out in the classifieds? There is no way to know for sure whether or not he'll return home.

Answer 10

OMG. keep searching! Cats dont react well when there in a diffrent place.
Check the shelters, any ones near by!
oor check the pet shops, they sell cats there.
or if someone you dont know calls you, listen to them, they probobly have your cat!
If you still cant find him, just wait for a bit, he might come home,
But next month if he's not home, there's no hope :(

Answer 11

Try searching in the area you moved from!! You would be surprised how many pets make it back to their original home, no matter how far they have to travel!! You may have to do some lnocking on doors! It may just be that some well-meaning neoghbour has started to feed your cat, and have taken him in. Don't give up hope....keep seaching, and good luck!!