How to Make a Posting for a Lost Cat

Having a missing cat is a scary experience, especially if your cat is an indoor cat that isn't used to the outdoors. Providing your cat with an identification tag on his collar or a microchip is one way to aid in a safe return home, but you need to do more. Some Internet sites are dedicated to reuniting lost pets and their owners, plus it never hurts to hang up a poster or two around town.

Things You'll Need

  • Photo of your cat
  • 10 large fluorescent poster boards
  • 2 large black permanent markers
  • Pack of printer paper
  • 10 clear sheet protectors
  • Duct tape
  • 10 fliers with a color photo of your cat
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Instructions

  1. Internet Lost Pet Postings

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      Navigate to findthatpet.com and log onto the website (you will need to create an account by providing some basic contact information if you haven't already done so).

    • 2

      Click on the link labeled "Report a lost pet".

    • 3

      Provide a detailed physical description of your cat, making sure to note any distinctive markings, colors or habits. Mention what color his collar, eyes, coat, and even his nose are. You'll have the option to upload a photo of your cat, as well, so if you have a current photo on your computer, upload it according to the directions on the website.

    • 4

      Note on the posting where the cat went missing, so if others in the area see your cat they can contact you.

    • 5

      Wait for a response from your posting. It may come right away or it may take a while. Whatever the outcome, know that you are doing all that you can to find your cat and just keep trying.

    Making Lost Cat Posters

    • 6

      Get a sheet of poster board. You will hang the posters vertically (not horizontally), so keep this in mind when you work on your posters.

    • 7

      Neatly write the word "Reward" in 5-inch letters at the top of the poster, using your black marker.

    • 8

      Neatly write the words "Lost Cat" in 5-inch letters on the bottom of the poster.

    • 9

      Make fliers about your cat. Be sure to include the cat's name, physical description, a color photo of the cat, your name and contact information, and any special information regarding your cat (such as medical conditions, favorite foods, reward if found and so forth).

    • 10

      Place one flier into a clear sheet protector, then duct tape this to the middle of your poster.

    • 11

      Repeat steps 1 through 5 with all of your other poster boards.

    • 12

      Hang the posters around town in intersections, near busy areas (markets, malls, restaurants). Hang any extra fliers you printed in businesses such as stores, restaurants, veterinary clinics, or schools (ask permission before you hang fliers or posters in public places).