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He's leash trained and was scared by a loose dog; managed to get out of harness. Have tried many things to get him back in house and none have worked. been out a week now. have seen him each day, but seems scared to come in. can get a live trap, but not sure where to put it.
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I would put it wherever you have seen him and put some yummy strong smelling cat food in it. I am not sure what you have tried, but I would sit outside and wait for him and try to get him to come to you without chasing him. Call to him, shake the treats or cat food bag, dangle a favorite toy but remain seated so he can get close to you on his terms. In the past, when I had a cat get out, they always seemed to stay close to the house and be hiding in protected areas. If you have a garage or a shed, leave the door open a little and see if he will go inside.Their instinct does seem to be to run the other way if you reach for them though. So let him come to you. Good luck!
Try going out at 2:00 AM when all is quiet and softly calling your cat’s name, you may have some luck. Listen carefully for meows. Has he had any food? You don't want him to leave the area in search of food & water. If you try the trap, make sure it is on level ground- if it teeters, it could scare him away. Put the trap where you have seen him, but not out in the open- try in some bushes or alongside the house or building. Use smelly food, tuna works good. If you do catch him with the trap- cover it with a large towel & bring the trap in the house before you take him out.
Try putting small amount (just a very little bite) of caned tuna, or favorite treat right outside of your *open* door and another small amount just inside the door. Then one more little bite farther in pass the door, just far enough so you can close the door and he can't bolt out on you.
. You need to be behind the door and stay quite and calm. Once he is at the last treat, close the door quickly. :)
did u get him microchipped? if so u can call the microchip place and report it.. if not u should as soon as u get him back.. i hope u do try posting papers etc and reporting to shelters and vets around ur area that hes missing
I got my cat in the house when she got out of her harness by using the laser light. She likes chasing it so when I couldn't catch her I grabbed the laser light and pretty soon she followed it into the house. Also, be really relaxed (cats detect when we're scared/uneasy and it triggers their fight or flight survival mechanism) and talk to him telling him .."It's ok...the dog's gone....I know how scary that was but it's ok now...dog's gone and not coming back..comeon and let's get you a kitty treat...it's ok"....
I've also had to grab my other cat's tail to stop her while swooping her up with the other arm at same time when she was close enough. (one quick motion)
Hope it helps but more importantly I hope you catch your kitty.
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