What to do when your cat is lost? Our first reaction is to give way to anguish, worry and tears, which is completely natural and, in fact, we should not repress for the simple reason that it would not be good for us since we could "consume" ourselves. inside. But other than that, we have to go out and find him.
We cannot forget that this cat is our responsibility, a responsibility that is part of the family and that, unless it has gone out other times, it will have many difficulties to return. So that, When to go looking for a lost cat?
When to look for it?
To answer that question we have to take a look at the cats that live on the streets. These animals, like those that lived in their natural habitat today almost completely destroyed by human constructions -fields, meadows, etc.- are more active at night than during the day. Why? Because when the sun goes down is when its potential prey, the rodents, are most defenseless. What's more. This is when towns and cities are most "asleep," so there are far fewer dangers to face.
Therefore, if our cat is lost it is important to go looking for it precisely at sunset and, above all, at dusk, since that will be when you will probably seek protection from a feline colony.
Where can it be?
A house cat that has been lost can be anywhere. I can tell you that one of my cats, Sasha, came to the lot that we have about 400 meters from home and did not know how to return by herself. I, you can imagine, was very worried. I looked everywhere: on the land next to the house, those closest to the center of town, under the cars... It didn't even occur to me to look at the site, but there it was, hidden in the garage and with a look of having been so scared that even today, when I have recovered it a long time ago, I have not managed to forget.
For this reason, I tell you to look for your cat even in the most unexpected place. Fear is a very powerful sensation that paralyzes even the bravest cat. Your furry friend can be very close to your house, since if this animal is neutered, it does not go more than one or two streets away; Even if you haven't neutered it, it doesn't tend to get much further apart. Really, look for it everywhere: under cars, in neighboring lots, where there are more cats ... because you may find it.
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