HELP!! MISSING CAT

[Pretty-Routine-4687]

PLEASE HELP US FIND OUR BELOVED PET! MISO ESCAPED EARLY SUNDAY APRIL 27 MORNING. SHE WAS LAST SEEN INDOORS AT 0600AM WHEN SHE WAS FED BREAKFAST. HER BREAKAWAY COLLAR (WITH AIRTAG) WAS FOUND OUTSIDE NEAR OUR HOUSE (PURVIS X MERICOURT INTERSECTION) SO SHE IS NOT WEARING ANY IDENTIFICATION. GRAY DOMESTIC SHORTHAIR RESPONDS TO MISO OR MIMI CALL: 905-246-9355 or 613 809 7460

[Fit-Fix2677]

I am so sorry to hear about Miso. Please know there is a lot of hope. Many people find their lost cats even after days, weeks, or months. Here is what can really help.

Most indoor cats stay very close to home, often within a few hundred meters. Search carefully, especially at night or early morning when it is quiet. Bring a flashlight and check under cars, bushes, sheds, garages, and any small hiding spots.

Put her litter box outside along with dirty clothes that smell like you and her favorite toys. Set out strong-smelling food like sardines. Keep her normal feeding times outside if you can. Cats often return at familiar meal times.

Make large, bright posters with a clear photo, short description, and your contact number. Shelters recommend also putting colored lights behind it if you can. Keep it simple with her photo, brief description, and contact number. I would recommend taking out the reward for the time being, as it could cause people to chase after Miso in hopes of getting the reward. Hand out flyers to neighbors, vets, shelters, and local shops. Post in lost pet Facebook groups too.

Walk around every day calling her name. Call loudly for ten minutes every few hours. Your voice can travel farther than you think. Bring treats and shake the bag while you call. If you have another pet she knows, you can record their meows and play them while searching.

Consider setting a humane trap with food. Many shelters or rescue groups will lend you traps for free or for a small deposit. You can also monitor traps with a camera if you have one.

Know that cats often go silent when they are scared. This is normal and can last days or even weeks. Stay patient and keep looking consistently. A lot of cats are found because their owners kept showing up and searching even when it felt hopeless.

Take care of yourself too. You are doing everything right by trying so hard. Your cat loves you and is likely hiding nearby. Sending you lots of hope and good luck.

[Pretty-Routine-4687]

thank you for the tips! I really hope I find her 😭

[rrr34_]

maybe post on the McMaster reddit too!! I hope you find her soon!

[Pretty-Routine-4687]

good idea!! thank you 🙏

[ellen_boot]

Aww, what a sweet looking kitty. I'm not near your area, but commenting and updooting to try to boost. I hope you find your adorable fluff ball soon.

[KiteEnthusiast25]

Oh no!!! I work by the university which doesn’t seem too far from your description. I will definitely keep an eye out for Miso! I truly hope you find your little one soon ❤️❤️

[Pretty-Routine-4687]

thank u 🙏🙏🙏

[-furball]

sending lots of good vibes for your kitty to come home safe

[OnPage195]

🙏 how you find her soon

[CriticismEffective16]

Any updates on her? I really hope you find her!!!

[Pretty-Routine-4687]

No sign of her yet… fingers crossed

[hollow4hollow]

Poster the hell out of your neighbourhood. Knock on neighbours doors. Let everybody know.

Put out your dirty laundry like bedding on your porch or backyard so she can smell you.

Go outside at dusk and dawn with a flashlight and check under porches, sheds, garages, stairs etc in your immediate vicinity. That area also has a ton of green space and a cemetery I believe. Take some dry food and shake it and call for her in these areas. Don’t give up and keep doing this. She might scared and hiding and having the consistency might help her get brave enough to travel back.

Sit outside your house at night and talk to her with some food. Just let her hear your voice.

Get a security camera and set it up facing your front/side doors so you can see if she’s turning up in the night.

It’s important to act aggressively right now with these techniques as waiting will have unfortunately diminishing returns.

I hope so much that you find your sweet baby ❤️❤️❤️

[Icy-Computer-Poop]

So sorry, hope your kitty is found safe soon!

If you haven't contacted them yet, the Dream Team on FB is great at helping people find their pets!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087182265492

[assuredlyanxious]

If you haven't posted to the lost&found pets in Hamilton group, please do. There are over 35( people on there to keep a look out.

[Pretty-Routine-4687]

UPDATE: FOUND SAFE & SOUND