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When a cat is injured or scared, their natural instinct is to hide and remain silent. Even if you have an inseparable bond with your cat, do not expect him to come out or meow when you search and call his name. Some cats will, but far more cats are too frightened to do so. Even if you cannot find your cat with repeated searches, it is very likely that he is still out there somewhere. Do not give up hope!  \n\n| Probable Causes of Disappearance\u003Cbr>Consider these possible causes for your cat’s disappearance to help guide your search (most common are underlined).  Trapped  Displacement (scared away from home or left on their own)  Injured or ill and hiding  Deceased (most often hit by car)  Rescued (taken in by someone who thought they were stray)\u003Cbr> Attacked by predator  Unintentional Transport (accidentally transported in a vehicle)\u003Cbr> Intentional Disposal (taken by someone and dumped or given away)  Stolen |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1. Physical Search\u003Cbr>A. Search within Your Home\u003Cbr>If you are not sure that your cat is lost outside, then search within your own home thoroughly. Do not expect your cat to respond to your voice if they are sick, injured or trapped.\u003Cbr> Search within the first 1-2 days or as soon as possible if you have not already done so.\u003Cbr> If there is any chance your cat is trapped, repeat search at least once after 7-10 days. Some cats will respond after being trapped for this long. |  |\n| B. Search Outside Your Home and the Surrounding Area:\u003Cbr>Search all potential hiding spots on property 3-5 houses (or 500 ft – ¼ mile) from your house in all directions. Make sure to get the property owners’ permission before doing this.\u003Cbr> Do this immediately, in case your cat is trapped or injured and hiding.\u003Cbr> Get permission to search in any structure that was open when your cat went missing, such as sheds, garages or basements. Cars are a serious danger to outdoor-access cats, and only 25% of cats are killed when hit. Check with a flashlight under porches, sheds, decks and bushes in front and backyards.\u003Cbr> If there was any location you could not thoroughly search, such as a full shed, repeat your search at these locations at least once after 7-10 days. Some cats will respond after being hidden for this long. |  |\n| C. Search Dog\u003Cbr> If you are potentially interested in hiring a search dog team, then read this article so you know what to expect: [lostpetresearch.com/resources/search-dogs/](lostpetresearch.com/resources/search-dogs/ . Less)[ . Less](lostpetresearch.com/resources/search-dogs/ . Less) than 20% of lost cats are found using a search dog. |  |\n| 2. Advertising\u003Cbr>A. Posters\u003Cbr>Creating and posting effective lost pet posters is one of the most important things you can do! (Pet detectives report a success of anywhere from 40-90% with well made posters)\u003Cbr> Check for any town bylaws stating where and how signs may be legally posted.  Start with posters in your immediate neighborhood and up to 1 mile.\u003Cbr> Expand posters 2-3 miles if there are no sightings.\u003Cbr> Posters are easiest to read if placed where cars must slow down or stop.\u003Cbr> Your phone number and cat’s picture must be large enough that they can be easily seen and read by someone sitting in a car or driving. Also include a very brief description of your cat and the date he went missing or was last seen. | |\n|  |  |\n| B. Microchip\u003Cbr> If your cat is microchipped, contact the company and inform them that your cat is missing. Also make sure that your phone number and address on file are up-to-date. |  |\n\nVersion: 2.1 Modified: 11/11/14 © Lost Pet Research & Recovery, South Hadley, MA 01075  \n\n| C. Flyers\u003Cbr>Flyers should be hand-delivered or placed in locations where people walk. Explain that your cat may be trapped or injured and hiding in fear, and ask people to check their property for any sign of your lost cat. Fl","cbCaiohxR5RdGbTH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiohxR5RdGbTH","pdf",162462,"English","# Probable Causes of Disappearance\n# Search Plan\n## 1. Physical Search\n### A. Search within Your Home\n### B. Search Outside Your Home and the Surrounding Area\n### C. Search Dog\n## 2. Advertising\n### A. Posters\n### B. Microchip\n### C. Flyers\n### D. Shelters and Rescue Groups\n### E. Animal Control, Vets and Department of Public Works\n### F. Post Lost Pet Ads","[{\"question\":\"What are the most common reasons an outdoor-access cat goes missing?\",\"answer\":\"Common causes include being trapped or displaced, hiding when injured or ill, being deceased (often hit by car), being rescued, or being attacked by a predator. 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