How do you find a lost cat?
In many instances, the best way of capturing a missing cat is with a humane baited trap. Cats have a very keen sense of smell. If you use a baited trap (which you can get at a feed store or hardware store), line it with towels that have a familiar “home smell” to entice her to go inside.
How far will a lost cat wander?
A cat can travel between 10 and 20 miles in 2-days.
What’s the best way to search for a lost cat?
A cat’s nose is far stronger than a human’s. That’s why scent can be a powerful tool when searching for your lost cat. Put out kitty’s bedding and/or toys on your porch or in your backyard. Leave out an article of (unwashed) clothing that has been worn by her person. Put out smelly cat food or treats.
What can I do to help my cat find her way home?
Put out smelly cat food or treats. It might sound gross, but sprinkling used kitty litter in and around your yard emits a strong scent that can attract your cat. You can also leave the litter box itself on your porch or in your yard. A cat’s sense of smell is very strong and having familiar smells may help her find her way home.
What to do if you find a cat in your yard?
Search your and your immediate neighbors’ yards: in bushes and trees, under porches and decks, in high-walled courtyards, and in crawlspaces under houses. Check nearby garages, sheds, and abandoned buildings. Keep in mind your cat could be trapped somewhere, so check any nearby enclosed spaces she could have squeezed into.
How is a lost cat different from a lost dog?
While you should always take steps to raise local awarenessregardless of your lost pet’s species (and you should read that article first if you have not already), effective boots-on-the-ground search measures for a cat can differ substantially from those for a dog. It all comes down to behavior: A lost cat behaves very differently from a lost dog.
What should I do if I Can’t Find my Cat?
Place humane traps, cameras or food in those spots: If you don’t see or find the cat, you can put humane traps there, wildlife cameras, or even a plate of food at first to see if it vanishes.
When is the best time to search for a lost cat?
Place food and water nearby. The best time to search for a lost cat is when the world is asleep. The best time-frame is around 2:00 a.m. Go out with a flashlight and food. You can take a few cans of cat food with you, stand out in the open and pop the cans, or shake a treat jar.
What to do in the case of a lost cat?
The case of a lost cat is an investigation. The investigative question with displaced indoor-only cats that escape outside — or even outdoor-access cats that bolt in panic — is, “where is the cat hiding?” When an outdoor-access cat vanishes, it is very different.
What should I do if I find a stray cat?
While you are trying to find the owner, set the cat up with food, water, a litter box (they sell inexpensive disposable boxes prefilled with litter), and a little towel or blanket in a bathroom, spare bedroom, or basement (don’t allow the cat around your pets or their food and supplies).
