Cat missing ? First things first

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* Familiar smells to leave outside:
used cat litter, contents of hoover bag, trainer insoles, slippers, socks, bedding (low to the ground), stinky cat beds

* Check in gardens, under decking, outbuildings, under cars

* Search when it’s quiet, late evening/early morning

* Take something with a familiar sound:
cat biscuits, toy with a bell, old collar, your child’s toy

* Take a torch

* Don’t forget specs/hearing aids if you wear them

* Using Social Media:
Post on your own timeline as well as groups/pages
Make sure your post is visible to everyone!
(facebook:settings > privacy > who can see future posts > public)

* Remember, not everyone uses social media/internet so
ADVERTS, POSTERS & FLYERS ARE A MUST!!

Posters/adverts should have the following details:
– At least 1 photo showing as much of your cat as possible
– Area missing from inc. city & first part of postcode
– Date missing in full
– Brief description (if your cat is microchipped mention this also)
– Contact details

With thanks to Kristy Shaw (Daisy Cat Shaw) for permission to use the image on MCC.

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What to do when your cat goes missing

As well as the useful information on this poster - http://missingcatscumbria.co.uk/wp/cat- ... ngs-first/ - here are some more ideas of what to do when your cat goes missing

What to write in your missing cat advert ?

When you contact people (vets, forums, facebook etc) about your lost cat, please make sure you include the following information

- Is your cat male or female ?
- What colour is your cat ?
- Is your cat neutered or spayed ?
- Is your cat microchipped ?
- What area is your cat missing from ?
- The date your cat went missing
- Does your cat answer to its name ?
- Does your cat have any unique markings that makes your cat stand out ?

Then add a clear photo of your cat or several to show different markings off.

Things to check on facebook

The Missing Cats in Carlisle facebook group has over 1350 members = https://www.facebook.com/groups/missingcatscarlisle/

- Does your facebook profile allow people to message you ?
If not, leave a contact number on your adverts so people can get in touch

- Make a list somewhere (pen+paper, bookmarks on web browser, word document) of the places and groups that you have posted about your cat.
This will be useful for when your cat is home safe, so you can let people know

- Contact vets in the local area to let them know your cat is missing

Also you could try putting a post on Cumbria Crack, News & Star and Spotted Carlisle.

Things to do offline, that might help

- Contact correct department at council to see if cats have been picked up
- Put posters in your local newsagents if possible
- Put a poster in your own window that people walking post your house can see
- Knock on people's doors around where you live and actually speak to them, make a note of which ones and any info they give you such as seen your cat where and what time
- Don't underestimate how far away your cat could be.