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Security Cameras: one of the best tools for finding escaped indoor cats

Some of the most effective methods for finding an escaped indoor cat include: security cameras, trail cameras, humane cat traps, physical searches, search dogs, flyers distributed door-to-door and well-designed posters. I recommend using all these techniques, but if I could only use one tool, I would use security cameras. Continue reading to learn:Why security cameras are …

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Coyotes are NOT More Dangerous During Breeding Season

Cat Survival, Coyote, Dog Survival, Predators / By Danielle

For a more in depth discussion, see “Do Coyote Attacks Increase During Mating Season.”Please help spread the truth that coyotes are not more dangerous during breeding season Share0 Tweet0 Share0 Share to Facebook or Twitter. You even have my permission to save and download a copy of the infographic. Just please link back to this …

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Do Coyote Attacks Increase During Mating Season?

Cat Survival, Coyote, Predators / By Danielle

It’s that time of year again, and the coyote mating meme is making the rounds on Facebook. But ARE coyote attacks on pets really more common during mating season? In case you are not familiar, the coyote mating meme states: “WARNING! The next 4-6 weeks is mating season for coyotes. Please do NOT let your …

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Lost Pet Statistics

Cat Behavior, Dog Behavior, Education, Lost Pet Research, Safety and Prevention / By Danielle

Lost Pet Statistics Infographic by PurringPal How Many Pets Go Missing?If you have ever tried to research lost pet statistics, you have probably seen the statement that 1 in 3 pets (30%) will go missing in their lifetime. Most prominently, this statement appears on the homepage of the HomeAgain microchip company. Various other sites attribute …

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Using Bird Alarm Calls to Find a Lost Cat

Cat Behavior / By Danielle

In addition to listening for your cat, you should keep an ear out for bird alarm calls during the search for your lost cat. Song birds make a variety of sounds including songs, calls and alarms. They use alarm calls to warn other birds about potential threats such as predators. Some even have different alarm …

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Will Cat Litter Attract a Lost Cat?

Cat Behavior, Cat Communication, Coyote, Fisher, Fox, Human Behavior, Predators / By Danielle

If your cat is missing, you probably heard that you should put out their cat litter box or spread dirty litter around your yard to help them find their way home. You may have even heard that your cat can smell their dirty litter a mile away. Unfortunately, there is no evidence that a cat …

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Best Cat Tracking Devices

Cat Behavior, GPS Tracker, Radio-tracking, Safety and Prevention / By Danielle

Cat trackers come in a variety of options including GPS (mostly cellular these days), radio-trackers (or RFID), and Bluetooth trackers. Contrary to the belief of many people, microchips do not have any remote tracking capabilities (learn more here). Being involved in lost pet recovery work for over 10 years, I definitely recommend cat trackers for …

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Review of “Successful Search Methods Used to Locate Missing Cats and Likely Locations Where Missing Cats Are Found”

Cat Behavior, Lost Pet Research / By Danielle

This is a review of a research paper published in Animals (2018) on “Successful search methods used to locate missing cats and likely locations where missing cats found,” which was a collaboration between researchers at the University of Queensland (Australia), Missing Pet Partnership, Missing Animal Response Network, and Lost Pet Research & Recovery.Study MethodsThis study …

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Best Humane Cat Traps

Cat Behavior, Trapping / By Danielle

Trapping with a humane cage trap is one of the most effective methods for catching an escaped indoor-only cat or displaced (lost away from home) outdoor-access cat. However, it is very important to select the right cat trap and set it up, bait it, and monitor it properly. The wrong trap may injure your cat …

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Research Studies on Lost Pet Behavior and Recovery

Cat Behavior, Dog Behavior, Human Behavior, Lost Pet Research / By Danielle

Unfortunately, there are few research studies on lost pet behavior. This is a list of citations and abstracts of published research papers related to lost pet behavior and recovery. There are links to a few of the papers. You may be able to find other papers by visiting your local college or university and checking …

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Do Coyotes Carry Cats Back to their Den?

Cat Behavior, Cat Survival, Coyote, Predators / By Danielle

When a cat or small dog goes missing, pet owners/guardians are often concerned that s/he could have fallen prey to a coyote or other predator. As a pet detective for over ten years, I have often been asked the question: “Do coyotes carry cats back to their dens to eat them?” Of more concern, I’ve …

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Cat Homing Behavior Survey Results

Cat Behavior, Cat Home Range or Territory, Cat Movements or Habitat Use, Lost Pet Research / By Danielle

Since there is so little information on cat homing behavior, I started a research survey in 2013. These are the survey results as of July 2018. If your cat has ever displayed homing behavior, please consider taking this very short survey. To take the survey, click here.Homing DefinitionSome lost cats are able to find their way home …

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