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You could get motion security cameras that send alarms to your phone, and then use a baited live-trap. You can shoo away the wildlife or release it quickly, and might get your cat. Also you need to leave the exact same door he left open all night, so he can return on his own. No need to bait that door with food or anything, which will reduce the chance of animals coming in. But you need to make it most likely for him to be able to get back in if he tries on his own. I'm living my own lost-cat nightmare right now, and the following has been useful resources: https://www.missinganimalresponse.com/lost-cat-behavior/ https://petfbi.org/i-lost-a-cat/lost-cat-action-plan/ Not all of it is relevant to every situation, your rural area definitely has its own challenges. jemand fucked around with this message at 18:24 on Aug 2, 2021 |
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I was leaving my door/window open for weeks for my own cat. I did have motion cameras on everything, and had to shoo away or release raccoons from the baited live-traps, but they didn't get close to the window or doors. Of course, neither did my kitty, but it was definitely one of the most highly recommended techniques supported by the evidence. Would there be a way to restrict the opening of the door so a bear could not come in, or maybe leave a way into a garage, instead? I'm sorry you're dealing with this. I couldn't eat or sleep for days and I'm still a miserable mess. It's been over 2 weeks now for me, but I really do think she's still alive out there. All that said its been a week for you already, might be too late for that to work anyway. jemand fucked around with this message at 18:39 on Aug 2, 2021 |
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