How to Locate a Lost Kitten

Many people consider their pets members of the family, and losing a little kitten can be devastating. Unfortunately, many lost pets never make it back home. If you lose a kitten, you need to take prompt action to find it before it's too late. Be persistent and don't give up easily. Sometimes people find lost pets days or even weeks after they disappear.

Things You'll Need

  • Flashlight
  • Fliers
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Instructions

    • 1

      Search your neighborhood, especially a few houses on each side of your house. Most of the time, lost kittens do not go very far at all but they can hide well, especially if they are scared. Look under bushes, under porches, in sheds or garages and anywhere else a kitten might hide. Use a flashlight so you can see clearly. Call your kitten while you search, but if the kitten is scared or hurt it may not come to you even if it normally does come when called.

    • 2

      Talk to your neighbors. Ask if they've seen your kitten and ask them to let you know if they do spot the cat.

    • 3

      Make fliers with a recent picture of your kitten and your telephone number and post them around the neighborhood. Hand them out to neighbors, post them in store windows (after asking the manager first), post them near playgrounds and anywhere else you think they will be easily spotted. If you have any pet stores nearby, ask if you can post fliers there because if someone finds your kitten and thinks it needs a home, they will probably need to buy food and other supplies and may see your flier at the pet store.

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      Visit all animal shelters in your area to look for your kitten. Don't just call and ask if your kitten is there. The person answering the phone may not recognize your kitten from your description. Visit and look for yourself. If you don't find your kitten, leave a flier and ask staff to call you if your kitten does arrive. Just to be certain, though, visit yourself at least every couple days.

    • 5

      Visit all local veterinarians and leave copies of your fliers. Someone finding your kitten may take it to a vet's office, especially if it needs medical attention.

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      Place an ad in your local newspaper reporting a lost pet. Consider offering a small reward to encourage people to call if they find your kitten.