Instructions
Head to the bathroom first. Kittens can fall into open toilet bowls and drown. Make sure your kitten is not in the bathroom, and keep the bathroom door closed to protect him.
Talk calmly to the kitten as you move throughout your home. Even if you're not sure where he is, he can get used to you and begin to feel more secure by hearing your voice. Creating this safe environment may lead your kitten to emerge from his hiding spot.
Look under furniture. Kittens may crawl underneath couches, entertainment centers, recliners and other pieces of furniture. If there is any opening in the fabric sealing up your boxspring, they may also climb into the underside of your bed.
Investigate drawers. Kittens may climb into dresser or kitchen drawers and can even get trapped behind them. Search these carefully before closing the drawer so you don't injure your kitten.
Check cabinets, closets and appliances. If you've left a cabinet or closet door open for a while and then closed it, the kitten may be trapped inside. Also check the inside of and space behind washing machines, clothes dryers, refrigerators and other appliances you leave open for periods of time. Make a habit of looking for kittens inside laundry appliances and dishwashers before you use them.
Hunt for your kitten in other spots. If you have exposed rafters in your basement or a missing ceiling tile, your kitten may have sought shelter there. Kittens may also climb into uncovered heating vents and unzipped suitcases. They can even hide behind the books in your bookcase.
Search outdoor areas. While indoors is the safest place for a cat to be, it's possible your kitten may have slipped outside when someone left a door cracked or a window open. Check shrubs and potted plants for the kitten. Also look under porches, your home's crawl space and in your garage. Call the kitten's name softly and leave out some smelly canned food to lure him out of hiding.
How to Find Your Kitten in His Hiding Places
Kittens spend about 16 to 18 hours a day snoozing, according to Vetinfo. But when they're not sleeping, these bundles of energy are constantly in motion and exploring the world around them. If a kitten is new to your home, he may feel insecure and want to hunker down in a secluded spot. When you realize your feline is missing, don't despair. Instead, take a few steps to find your kitten in his hiding place. If he is not in danger in the hiding spot, leave him alone. Dragging a kitten out of a hiding place can make it fearful of you.