Cats are our family and when your furry loved one disappears, it can feel like a piece of you was lost. The first 48 hours are crucial to finding your pet. The first steps to take would be to search the house and in any hiding spots. Check around the house’s exterior, in a garage/ shed or under a car. The cat may be not far from the property, so a good comb of the yard and neighborhood might bring results. Let your neighbors know you have a missing cat because if they stumble across a feline, they know who to go to.

File a lost animal report via phone and in person. This will alert more people to be on the look out. Contacting all local shelters or animal control in a 5 to 10 mile radius and sending a photo of your pet will assist the search too. Checking with these facilities daily and asking to see the recent surrendered/ rescued cats is another way.

Print brightly colored missing posters with your contact phone number, a picture of the cat, last location seen and their name. (Reward is optional) Side poster into ziplock bag as protection from weather conditions; like rain. Attach posters to outdoor areas like parks or trees. Ask businesses if you can hang posters as most places request permission. Also, make sure to answer or call back all incoming calls, as it may be someone who has your pet.