If you have
ever lost your cat it can be an upsetting
experience. Most cats don't actually run away or
stray from home. We all know cats like to explore
new places, sometimes, though, this could end up
with them getting trapped.
They can also get
lost if they are investigating new territory, and
even sometimes they can be taken away by
circumstances not of their own doing. When a cat
is ill or injured it may seek haven in a safe dark
place but very rarely do cats leave their home,
even if badly treated. Try not to panic too much
if you can't find your cat, but start a thorough
search as soon as you realize as any delay could
put your cat at risk.
It is sometimes
advisable to take a minute to think like your cat;
after all, you will probably know where it tends
to be, and what it tends to do on a day-to-day
basis. Cats are excellent at hiding so I would be
advise that you look around the house carefully,
then double check. Even in spaces you think that a
cat couldn't fit there is a chance that they can.
Listen for any sounds of stress, as cats like to
explore weird spaces and can be innocently drawn
to dark places. If your sure the cat is nowhere in
the house, then check your front and back gardens
and in the shed or green house if you have one. If
you have recently moved house, it is probably
beneficial to check your old house, cats normally
have a good sense of direction and if a cat gets
lost, they may tend to use their initiative and
try to find their way back home to the place they
know the best.
If all this is
proving fruitless, it may be advisable to ask your
neighbors if they have seen or heard anything of
your cat, asking them to check their property and
gardens if they wouldn't mind. You will find that
most neighbors will co-operate. If you get on
really well with your neighbors, ask them if you
can check their house for yourself as a frightened
cat may only respond to a friendly voice. If you
still haven't found your cat, please try not to
panic, as this will cause you to stress and you
will probably miss some ideas that you can try.
If
time is dragging on and your cat is nowhere to be
seen it may be an idea to stick a few posters up
in your local vicinity, or a postcard in your
local newsagents, these should describe the cat,
its name, when it was last scene and your name and
phone number. If the cat is missing even longer,
place a 'lost' advertisement in your local paper;
there is normally a 'lost and found' section in
the classifieds.
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