I am so sad--My cat got out (and he may be eating a songbird right now)

[rene moon]

It's been over 24 hours now and Guy is gone. He lives with my parents and my Dad accidentally let him out Friday morning. We've looked for him everywhere, called the pound, humane society, etc.

We've had him 11 years. He's a big fat black and white cat. It's really hot today, almost 95 in Tucson. He's a housecat and frankly for being a HUGE cat, is wimpy.

I hope he's OK and I hope he comes home.

GUY, WHERE ARE YOU?

[iconoclastic cat]

1. Has he ever been outside before?

Just keep hoping. Are you in a rural or urban area?

[BlackVelvetElvis]

2. I hope Guy comes home soon.

Let us know.

[DS1]

3. Cry for the Songbirds!

:cry:

[izzie]

4. Check the pound.

That is where I get my cats unless I take one some one does not want.I think people for get to check up at the pounds.

[ET Awful]

5. I hope Guy comes home okay

:( :hug:

[izzie]

6. My daughter once worked for the pound and our dog ran----

to the guy when he came around so always ended up at the pound to see her I am sure. Cost me $40 every time I had to go get him.

[kenny blankenship]

7. When mine get out

they are generally very close by, probably two neighbors away in any direction. Ask all the neighbors to watch out and call if they see a cat that matches his description. A photo of Guy would help.
Often a cat will sneak back in if you leave a window open that they can get into. Putting food outside where he will be attracted to it isn't a bad idea as long as you can watch for his return. Just feeding him outdoors or the other neighborhood cats isn't going to help, but the smell of familiar food can draw him out of hiding, and from there you can coax him back inside if you're there when he comes to investigate the food smell.

Cats' predatory habits can help identify the kinds of places they'll be certain to pass by when they get out. They like to prowl any hedge rows and flowerbeds, trolling for rodents. So any good places to flush rodents that you can see around the house, in your yard or in neighbor's yards, would be a good place to keep an eye on. Also the same kinds of places they locate hidden prey can be cover for them as well to ambush birds that flit down from the trees to peck for seeds. They also develop habits about places they like to sit and sun themselves, so if you've seen him before sitting in full sphinx position someplace outside, then that would be a good place to check regularly for your cat.

This time of year my cats are practically bonkers about trying to escape and do some hunting. One jumped out of a window 10 feet off the sidewalk. Both of them have gotten out this spring and it worries me sick when it happens. But they had no thought about leaving for good, it was just springtime and time to bag some birds.

Good Luck, and if possible try to keep looking outside for him (without getting frantic). If he's close by you'll have a good chance to spot him going about his cat patrols. He may not be ready to come in but at least you'll know he's all right.

[JimmyJazz]

8. Oh no! I'm sorry. I hope he comes home soon or someone

finds him!

:hug:

[elfin]

9. Check all the garages in the neighborhood

A friend of mine lost a cat - it was found in a garage of a neighbor who had left for a trip and unwittiingly closed the door, trapping the kitty. All ended well - but worth a check.

[Southsideirish]

10. YES! Garages and trees - he is one of these places. For sure.

That's where my cats always went. If he eats canned food -take a can and hit it with a spoon. Call his name over and over and listen quietly - eventually you will hear a tiny "meow." Look up trees-might have run up one to avoid a dog. Look WAY up - mine was 2 stories up.

[BrklynLiberal]

11. I was told that they usually don't wander far from home. Look for him

under nearby porches, trees, garages...with a can of cat food as was suggested in previous post. Have some water too, just in case. And perhaps a towel to wrap him with.

[rene moon]

12. Still no sign of Guy!

I put up signs in the neighborhood, so hopefully someone wil see him and call.


Sigh, this sucks.

[MidwestMomma]

13. I'm so sad for you...

But don't give up. I've read stories about cats showing about days after disappearing.

Sending good thoughts your way. Hope he comes home soon. :hug: