There are many cat lovers in the world who dote on their pets, and the departure of their beloved cat or cat from home is perceived by them as a real tragedy. But, besides this, anxiety for themselves also settles in the souls of the owners, because scientists have already proven that cats have incredible instincts, and they can even foresee the danger that threatens the family, which is why they flee. Cats are also credited with a connection with an unknown, parallel world, from where they get information and can even save people living in a house that, for example, is about to collapse or burn.
But this does not always happen, and therefore if a healthy and seemingly happy animal suddenly, for no apparent reason, disappears somewhere from its habitable place, then people involuntarily think about a possible misfortune or even the imminent death of one of the members families. But do not rush to accuse your cat of betrayal - it is quite possible that she acted this way for completely different reasons. According to what? Read on and you will understand everything!
Signs of misfortune
Return of a missing cat
When a cat runs away from home, beliefs about impending troubles come to mind most often. It is believed that a heightened sense of smell allows pussies to see misfortunes in advance and diligently avoid them. Therefore, the departure of purrs is called a sign of impending trouble.
If a pet has left its habitable place, it means that it is trying to save itself, to get away from danger. It’s just that a cat cannot leave the house for a long time. After all, she has a great connection with housing. Popular beliefs say that “a cat is tied to the house, and a dog is tied to its owner.”
This sign has a different interpretation. In it, the cat who left the house is assigned the function of a savior. Allegedly, he leaves the owners’ home at those moments when darkness has thickened over him in order to take the negativity with him. His departure in this case can be considered a subconscious desire to protect the owners, to save them from encountering evil.
It is especially difficult to interpret the sign in situations where a cat leaves a home in which there is a person suffering from an incurable illness. Such an event is sometimes explained by the animal’s desire to take death away from the house. It is often said that a passing cat marks the approach of the end for a sick owner.
Reasons for missing cats and actions of owners in such a situation
Cats are big fans of walking “by themselves”, hunting for mice and birds, this is inherent in their very nature. All owners have often seen a cat sitting on the windowsill watching the birds fluttering from branch to branch near the window. At the sight of such a picture, the poor fellow’s whole body trembles and his tail twitches, and he himself makes hunting sounds, looks at you pitifully and asks for freedom.
Watching birds from the window can encourage a cat to go in search of adventure.
Even a neutered cat suffers from lack of communication with its “brothers”. And by depriving him of the opportunity to defend his territory, you do not allow him to assert himself, and this is necessary due to the cat’s instinct.
Therefore, truly loving owners, especially owners of private houses, allow cats to walk on their own. Unfortunately, sometimes cats do not return after such walks. But even in high-rise buildings, cats can jump out of a window, run out a slightly open door, or run away from their owner in an unfamiliar place. There are many reasons for the loss: animals were scared by someone or something, they went hunting, love appeared, they were stolen, they were caught in a trap, they were hit by a car, etc. Sad statistics show that almost half of missing cats do not return home .
If you discover that your pet is missing, start searching immediately and don’t stop looking for it, hope and believe in success!
What to take with you when starting your search
When starting to search for a missing cat, you need to take with you:
- an old blanket that can be easily thrown over a cat: a frightened animal will not immediately run to you, but with a blanket you can catch it and protect yourself from cat claws;
- a flashlight for searching in dark rooms where cats most like to hide: shed, basement, attic, entrance - these places should be bypassed first;
- A good quality color photograph of the animal.
If the animal is accustomed to dry food, you can take a bowl and shake it, calling your pet affectionately and loudly.
Time to search
The owner of the lost property should remember that:
- If your cat disappears late in the evening, there is no need to postpone the search until the morning.
- In the morning you need to go out searching as early as possible: there are fewer cars and people in a hurry. In addition, in the morning cats come out of enclosed spaces, looking for food.
In the evening, glowing eyes are clearly visible, by which you can detect the loss.
Where to look for a cat first
First of all, you need to inspect the entrance. In a multi-story building, the inspection should begin by going upstairs, always looking behind the garbage chute pipe, and only then going down to the first floor. Don’t ignore old, out-of-use large items that are often left right at entrances, especially large cardboard boxes.
A teenage kitten ran out of the apartment when gas pipes were being changed in the entrance. We remembered him when we gathered for dinner: there was no cat. We went to look, but it was already late. We decided that he would take a walk and return on his own. But now the repairs are over, but the mustachioed man is still missing. They walked around the yards, looked into the basements, after grieving, they decided that such a beautiful cat had simply been stolen. All this time, the poor fellow lived in a change house, which was placed in the yard while the pipes in the house were being replaced. The workers, seeing the unlucky traveler at the door, let him in, fed him, and he stayed. The repairs were coming to an end, and the animal would have ended up on the street if one of the locksmiths had not attached a note to the door of the cabin with a request to “adopt” a beautiful and smart cat. The owner saw this piece of paper and, looking into the house, recognized her mature cat. The workers received a case of beer, and the fugitive was washed for a long time in the bath.
dolfinaria
https://forums.zooclub.ru/showthread.php?t=29616
Next, you should inspect the areas under the windows and tall trees. It happens that animals simply jump out of the window out of curiosity and can get severely injured or die. Often a cat, having climbed onto the highest branch, cannot descend on its own. There have been cases when the owners resorted to the help of the Ministry of Emergency Situations to save the steeplejack.
A lover of heights may be afraid to descend from a tree on their own
To make sure your cat hasn't been hit by a car, carefully check the sides of nearby roads and highways. Look under cars in parking lots, under benches and bushes, examining them carefully from all sides. Go around the places where stray cats live nearby.
From personal experience. The cat will not answer every call. Or rather, her most beloved person should take an active part in the search for a cat. Once at the dacha we couldn’t find a cat for a long time. Objectively, well, he couldn’t escape anywhere from the closed area. Jumping on a fence is not in his habits, digging a tunnel - what the hell... But the fact is - THERE IS NO CAT! And his husband was looking for him. I was on the second floor taking a break from the child)) I hear my husband rushing around the area with increasingly hysterical intonations, calling out: “Tima! Tim!!!" In general, he is very worried about the cat and should always know where he is when he is walking. Not surprisingly, when I was a child, my husband lost a jackal at his dacha. Not found. He was very worried. As a result, after a desperate cry: “Masha! The cat is missing!!!" I realized that everything was serious and it was time to join the search. As soon as I went down into the garden and called the cat once, he jumped out of the bushes to me with a joyful “Mom!” So…
Marmazette
https://forums.zooclub.ru/showthread.php?t=29616
Help from neighbors, advertisements, internet, nurseries
The missing person should be reported in the local newspaper as soon as possible. In addition, you need to post it at bus stops, poles, and notice boards. A correctly composed ad contains information about age, gender, a detailed description with a photograph, the name of the animal, and a promise of reward. You shouldn’t give up the opportunity to find a cat using ads and videos on the Internet.
A properly written ad must contain a photo, description, and animal's name.
The author of the article found her beloved pet just through an advertisement in the newspaper two weeks after she went missing. Although the town is small, it was difficult to look for a cat in winter. In search of the lost thing, we went around all the closed rooms we encountered along the way, asked all the people we knew and didn’t know. Daily prayers calmed the soul, instilled hope and helped renew the strength to find a pet. There was not a single day when the search stopped. And the work was rewarded!
Go around all your close and distant neighbors, showing a photo of the cat. Often teenagers agree to help for a small reward by catching similar cats. Be sure to talk to the janitors and older people gossiping on benches. Don’t forget to ask dog walkers who walk their pets and might have seen the lost one.
Basements, and not only in your house: a friend of mine found her missing cat in the basement three houses away from hers. How she begged for the keys is a different story. Bring in the janitors. Our people have always helped in such searches. And one more thing - in addition to basements, inspect the attics, because if a cat ran into the entrance, it could hide in the attic.
Bernka
https://www.forumhouse.ru/threads/165479/
If there is a shelter for homeless four-legged friends in your area, be sure to visit there too. In big cities, you can contact a pet search service, which has a database of lost animals and is directly involved in the search for missing pussies.
Video: what to do if your cat goes missing
How to catch a found cat
If you find your lost cat, do not rush to immediately grab him in your arms: the found pet will most likely be scared, so be careful. Follow these steps:
- Trace all potential escape routes, try to predict the animal's actions.
- Approach the cat very slowly, preferably with food in your hands.
You need to approach the found cat slowly, holding food in your hands.
- Extend your hand to him, let him sniff it, so the cat will trust you.
- Then gently pick up the cat.
- Make sure that this is your cat: look for special signs, check if the pet recognizes you.
- If a wound is visible on the cat's body, handle it very carefully without causing additional pain.
- Even if the cat looks healthy, it is worth taking him to the vet after returning home.
Be sure to take your cat to the veterinarian
Signs about Domovoi's hatred
Popular beliefs say that the cat is the main assistant of the Brownie. If she left and left her home without help or protection, the reason may lie in the owner’s reluctance to accept her. To avoid any conflict between the Brownie and the animals, they get different kinds of animals. Superstitions claim that the Master loves those cats and dogs whose coat is the same color as his hair.
You won't be able to guess exactly right away. Therefore, the best option is a cat whose color combines black, white, and red. This color will make the Brownie choose the cat as a helper. The chosen cat will feel great in the family. If a black cat left or died in the past, then they get a red or white one to try to keep an animal of a different color.
Superstitions about houses where pets do not stay
There is a sign that pets will not live long in cursed houses. Owners who have a negative magical influence will lose their dogs and cats, including to the next world.
If a cat left home because it was not cared for, it was offended, beaten, or not fed, there is no need to look for witchcraft influence. She has to run as fast as she can from her evil owners. But there are times when a cat leaves a lived-in home with its beloved owners for no apparent reason or due to a combination of unexpected circumstances. Then they say that the omen indicates the evil eye, damage to the family, to their home.
A person who has lost a cat should think about the causes of the tragedy and consult with a specialist. A professional will study the situation and give practical advice.
Reason 1: Your furry is running away to breed
Let's face it: cats need to reproduce. When they are in heat, or they sense that there are cats nearby that are also on the prowl, they go searching. Their keen sense of smell easily allows them to detect other cats, and here no obstacle will deter them.
If there is no one nearby ready to breed, the search area may increase.
This is why your pet may be away from home for several days.
Good to know: Some cats also go missing when they are about to give birth. They find another place away from everyone, where they build what looks like a nest to prepare for the birth in safety, where no one will disturb them.
Household signs about lost cats
In addition to magical reasons, popular rumor stores a lot of information about cats leaving their habitable place for completely objective reasons. The most common are the following:
- The cat has a presentiment of death, so he leaves to meet it far from his home, without bringing the “old woman with a scythe” under his roof.
- Pussy left to give birth to kittens in a calm environment. If the purr left for a “delicate” reason, it will soon return. This will happen when the kids learn to walk.
- The cat left because of jealousy towards new pets, new family members. Usually in such cases, shortly before leaving, a baby, husband, wife, or other family member appears in the house.
- Kisa could not stand the mistreatment.
When pets return after a long absence, there is no need to be alarmed. There are no bad omens associated with such an event.
How to prevent escape
It is important to remember logical reasons and their neutralization. You need to take good care of your pet, take care of it, and monitor the general atmosphere in the house. If your pet is lost and found, then perhaps you should think about keeping it at home and installing bars on the windows.
To prevent the animal from running away due to intimate needs, you need to sterilize the cat and neuter the male. Under no circumstances should you scold or punish your pet.
As for mystical reasons, it is not easy to come up with and organize prevention, because no one knows what troubles may await the residents of the house. However, it is important to monitor the health of your household and undergo timely treatment. You cannot deprive the purr of attention or switch to a new pet. It is important to be careful about who you invite into your home.
It is recommended to carry out protective rituals so that ill-wishers do not cause damage and, accordingly, so that the cat does not have to leave home to save its owners.
Beliefs about the return of lost pets
Popular superstitions will explain a lot. There is a sign for the return of a missing animal. She advises believers to go to church and ask God and the Saints to help them return what they have lost.
Those who are close to superstitions perform special rituals:
- Light a white candle and place it near the cat’s cup of delicious food. While the candle is burning, requests are sent to higher powers to return the missing animal, to save its life and health.
- They place a glass of water at the threshold and say a spell: “To my house, to my threshold.” The glass should remain at the front door until the kitty returns.
- Connect the legs of the dining table with a ribbon and tie it tightly. This simple ritual attracts good news. After tying it up, all that remains is to wait for news about the loss.
- They light a white candle, go to the open window, open the window, and say: “Smoke up the mountain, (cat’s name) home.”
Beliefs about a cat that has found its way to the house
Lost or simply homeless animals may ask strangers to live in the pulpit. If a homeless person asks to come into an apartment or house, this is a truly lucky sign. He promises joy and good luck to come to the family.
- When a red kitty strays, they talk about the appearance of powerful protection against negativity.
- The tricolor purr brings happiness.
- The black cat gives prosperity to caring people.
According to legends, a cat is a gift from heaven for protection, which is given to a person at a difficult moment in life, so that he can protect himself and save his life. refusing it is simply stupid. There may not be a second chance.
