Here kitty-kitty-kitty
That's how we used to do it.
But now there are actual instructions on how to find a lost cat, courtesy of Associated Press and our fellow bloggers at Animal Crazy in Florida:
- Be positive the cat isn't in the house.
- If you think you know the cat's exit point, start there and think like a cat.
- Follow the cat's liekly paths and look for hiding places.
- Look nearby.
- Look down.
- Use a flashlight, even in daytime.
- If you find the hiding place, don't chase.
- If you spot the cat but can't get it to come to you, set up a human trap.
- If you've looked all over, don't give up.
- Put up posters.
- Hand out fliers.
About the Bloggers
Daily Breeze reporter Donna Littlejohn has shared her homes with a succession of wonderful, funny, and occasionally difficult canines -- Muffin, Fritz, Ellie, Mercy, Pilgrim and now Cowboy, an Australian shepherd-border collie, and Tess, a border collie. From strong-willed terriers to weirdly obsessed Australian shepherds, they've invaded her world with boundless energy, wet noses, muddy paws and soggy tennis balls. But they've really brought so much more than that -- like laughter and joy, some unexpected life lessons, and more than a few tears along the way.
E-mail Donna at donna.littlejohn@dailybreeze.com.
Josh Grossberg grew up with the usual array of animals: goldfish, dogs, hamsters, parakeets and turtles. He now owns the loudest dog in the South Bay(Video: Rocket the Dog) and is the least popular person on his block. He spends his free time in dog parks, pet shops and always has an extra plastic bag in his pocket just in case. He also has a cat.
E-mail Josh at josh.grossberg@dailybreeze.com.
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