The Good News Is: Your Cat is probably Not "Lost", Your Cat is Hiding! If your newly adopted or indoor-only cat has escaped outside - your cat is probably not lost at all. Your cat is most likely hiding close by. Depending on the terrain, your cat is probably closer than you think. That's because cats are territorial and your cat's territory is inside your home (or their previous home). Once a cat is thrust into unfamiliar territory, most cats … [Read more...]
Cat Safety & Recovery Tips
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More Tips for Finding a Lost Cat
Search Immediately An indoor only cat is almost certainly very close at hand. Look in, behind and under any place the cat may be hiding, starting right from the exit point -- in dense plantings, under a porch, house crawl space, storm drains. (A cat can crawl through an incredibly small slot when it needs to.) And don't neglect to look up, even if the cat has been declawed. When an outdoor-access cat disappears When an outdoor-access cat … [Read more...]
Disaster Preparedness & Recovery Resources
The best way to keep your entire family safe - humans, felines, and all your other animal family members - when there is an emergency, is to have a good plan in place. Always follow this basic safety rule: If you are told to evacuate, leave immediately and take your animals. If it's not safe for you, it's not safe for them. The ASPCA provides disaster preparedness tips here … [Read more...]