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Blink Outdoor is my favorite camera for finding lost indoor cats.  Camera features include:

• Wireless and hooks up to your wifi network
• Made for the outdoors: water resistant and has infrared night vision
• Each camera runs on 2 AA lithium batteries (included).  Claims up to two year battery life, but if you increase the sensitivity and clip length as recommended for finding indoor cats, then it may only last a few months.
• Stores video clips and photos in the cloud with the Blink Subscription Plan and save events locally to the Blink Sync Module 2 via a USB flash drive (sold separately).  Plans start at only $3/month per camera.
• Easy to set up on your own.  No wiring.  
• Get motion detection alerts on your phone via the Blink Home Monitor App
• Records sound and includes two-way audio
• Works with Alexa
• This set includes two Blink Cameras and one Sync Module 2, but other sets are available of one to six cameras

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The Lost Pet Research & Recovery Search Plan for Lost Outdoor-Access Cats is tailored specifically to lost outdoor-access cats and is based on research and data collected from over ten years of experience finding lost cats.  I am also the co-author of a published research article on lost cat behavior.

This guide includes how to find an outdoor-access cat lost from home as well as finding a displaced cat.  This includes cats lost away from home, newly adopted cats or those lost after a recent move.

Topics covered include:

• What you need to know about lost outdoor-access cat behavior
• Why outdoor-access cats go missing and how to focus your search based on your situation
• How to conduct an effective search
• When to use a search dog
• What is the probability that your cat will return on their own
• How to create truly effective lost cat posters and flyers
• What type of online advertising works and what is a waste of time and money
• Find out who you should contact during your search
• How to locate and catch your cat if they were lost or found away from home
  • How to safely catch your cat using a humane trap
  • Surveillance techniques to increase the chances of catching your cat
  • When to use a feeding station or scent lures
• How to effectively check potential sightings
• How to catch your cat if you see them

This search plan qualifies for our 30-Day Money Back Guarantee.  The guide is 16 pages long and is an instant download.  A downloadable link will also be emailed to the email address that you provide during checkout.

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You will learn:

• How to select the right trap
• Supplies needed for trapping
• Where to place the trap
• Tips and tricks on setting up the trap to maximize the likelihood of catching your lost cat
• How to properly bait the trap
• For your cat’s safety, what to do once you catch your cat

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If you use the correct search techniques right from the start you may be able to find your lost cat in less than a week and often within a few days.  On the other hand, if you try lots of other techniques first, it may take 2-4 weeks to find your lost cat, and some cats are never found.

The Lost Pet Research & Recovery Search Plan for Lost Indoor-Only Cats is tailored specifically to lost indoor-only cats and is based on research and data collected from over 10 years of experience finding lost cats.  I am also the co-author of a published research article on lost cat behavior.

Topics covered include:

• What you need to know about lost indoor-only cat behavior
• The effect of personality and outdoor experience on lost indoor cat behavior
• How to conduct a thorough physical search
• When to use a search dog
• How to lure your cat back home
• How to safely catch your cat using a humane trap
• Surveillance techniques to increase the chances of catching your cat
• When to use a feeding station (i.e. place food out for a missing cat)
• How to create lost cat posters and flyers that will get noticed
• What type of online advertising works and what is a waste of time and money
• Find out who you should contact during your search
• How to effectively check potential sightings so you don’t miss finding your cat
• How to catch your cat if you see them

This search plan qualifies for our 30-Day Money Back Guarantee.  The guide is 16 pages long and is an instant download.  A downloadable link will also be emailed to the email address that you provide during checkout.

IMPORTANT: Is your cat really indoor-only?  If you let your cat outdoors unsupervised for even short periods of time, you should instead look at the Search Plan for Lost Outdoor-Access Cats.

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Losing a cat away from home is one of the worst experiences, especially when traveling or on vacation.  Time is often of the essence if you cannot remain at the site long and if you have to leave, searching presents special challenges.  This search checklist is also useful if you recently adopted a cat or moved to a new home with your cat.

Many cats lost away from home or lost from new locations can be found if you just know the proper search techniques and the sooner you implement these techniques, the quicker you can find your lost cat.  There’s a lot of information on finding lost cats on the internet, but unfortunately, much of this information is wrong or not specific to the unique situation of a cat lost away from home.  Don’t waste time following questionable information on the internet and the advice of well-meaning (but potentially ill-informed) friends and family.

If you use the correct search techniques right from the start you may be able to find your lost cat in less than a week and often within a few days.  On the other hand, if you try lots of other techniques first, it may take 2-4 weeks to find your lost cat, and some cats are never found.

The Lost Pet Research & Recovery Search Checklist for Cats Lost Away from Home is the only lost cat search checklist tailored specifically to cats lost away from home and based on research and data collected from more than a decade of experience finding lost cats.

Buy now and receive an instant download.  A downloadable link will also be emailed to the email address that you provide during checkout.

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Many lost outdoor-access cats can be found if you just know the proper search techniques and the sooner you implement these techniques, the quicker you can find your lost cat.  There’s a lot of information on finding lost cats on the internet, but unfortunately, much of this information is wrong.  Don’t waste time following questionable information on the internet and the advice of well-meaning (but potentially ill-informed) friends and family.

If you use the correct search techniques right from the start, this increases your chances of finding your lost cat.  In some cases, finding a lost cat quickly is important such as when they become injured or are ill and hiding.  On the other hand, if your cat has already been missing for a while, read this checklist to make sure that you have done all the steps to try and find them.  Most lost outdoor-access cats are not injured or deceased and there is still a lot of steps that you can take to find them.

The Lost Pet Research & Recovery Search Checklist for Lost Outdoor-Access Cats is the only lost cat search checklist based on research and data collected from more than a decade of experience finding lost cats.

Buy now and receive an instant download.  A downloadable link will also be emailed to the email address that you provide during checkout.

IMPORTANT: Did you recently adopt your cat, lose them while traveling or recently move to a new home?  If so, you may want to look at the Search Checklist for Cats Lost Away From Home.

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Many lost indoor-only cats can be found if you just know the proper search techniques and the sooner you implement these techniques, the quicker you can find your lost cat.  There’s a lot of information on finding lost cats on the internet, but unfortunately, much of this information is wrong or not specific to the unique situation of an escaped or lost indoor-only cat.  Don’t waste time following questionable information on the internet and the advice of well-meaning (but potentially ill-informed) friends and family.

If you use the correct search techniques right from the start you may be able to find your lost cat in less than a week and often within a few days.  On the other hand, if you try lots of other techniques first, it may take 2-4 weeks to find your lost cat, and some cats are never found.

The Lost Pet Research & Recovery Search Checklist for Lost Indoor-Only Cats is the only lost cat search checklist tailored specifically to lost indoor-only cats and based on research and data collected from more than a decade of experience finding lost cats.

Buy now and receive an instant download.  A downloadable link will also be emailed to the email address that you provide during checkout.

IMPORTANT: Is your cat really indoor-only?  This checklist applies best to cats that have never been outdoors.  If your cat was adopted and has an unknown background, it will still provide some useful information on their behavior.  However, if you let your cat outdoors unsupervised for even short periods of time, you should instead look at the Search Checklist for Lost Outdoor-Access Cats.

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Phone time is not “on-call” and must be scheduled.   If you would like to schedule at the time of purchase, check availability here.  Emails and texts will be returned during business hours.

If you purchased a Lost Pet Search Plan or the Online Lost Pet Recovery Instructions, you may still purchase Additional Consultation Support.  However, support will be limited to email only.

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The Comprehensive Consultation includes everything in the Basic Lost Pet Consultation plus the items marked in bold.

For this consultation, you will be asked to complete and submit a Lost Cat Questionnaire or Lost Dog Questionnaire prior to the consultation. This will be used to determine the following:

• your pet’s behavior profile and history
• the circumstances involved in your pet’s disappearance
• the location and environment in which your pet became lost
• what search techniques that you have used to-date

I will then analyze this information along with satellite imagery of the location where your pet became lost in order to create a customized search plan.  During the call, you will also have the opportunity to ask questions to address any particular concerns.

You will also receive:

• a link to a Google Map showing prioritized areas for searching, distributing flyers, and putting up posters
• design of two posters, flyers and/or Facebook posts, which will be emailed to you as a PDF or photo for you to print
• access to online materials including search and recovery instructions, poster and flyer templates, trapping and camera checklists, and more
• two hours of Additional Consultation Support via phone, text and/or email*

*Additional phone support is not “on call” and must be scheduled.  Texts and emails will be returned during business hours.  Additional Consultation Support must be used within one month of purchase.

If you find you need more support, Additional Consultation Support is available.

Scheduling

You will be able to select a consultation time at the time of payment.

If you first purchase this phone consultation and later decide to purchase On-Site Assistance, the cost of a Basic Lost Pet Phone Consultation will be deducted from the on-site fee.  On-Site Assistance must be purchased within one week of lost pet consultation.

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For this consultation, you will be asked to complete and submit a Lost Cat Questionnaire or Lost Dog Questionnaire prior to the consultation. This will be used to determine the following:

• your pet’s behavior profile and history
• the circumstances involved in your pet’s disappearance
• the location and environment in which your pet became lost
• what search techniques that you have used to-date

I will then analyze this information along with satellite imagery of the location where your pet became lost in order to create a customized search plan.  During the call, you will also have the opportunity to ask questions to address any particular concerns. 

You will also receive:

• a link to a Google Map showing prioritized areas for searching, distributing flyers, and postering
• access to online materials including search and recovery instructions, poster and flyer templates, trapping and camera checklists, and more

The Basic Phone Consultation does NOT include any follow up phone or email support.  If you would like additional support, check out the Comprehensive Consultation or you can purchase it separately as Additional Consultation Support.

Scheduling

I recommend that you use this link to select a consultation time at the time of payment.  Please see the Services Agreement for cancellation policies.

If you first purchase this phone consultation and later decide to purchase On-Site Assistance, the cost of a Basic Lost Pet Phone Consultation will be deducted from the on-site fee.  On-Site Assistance must be purchased within one week of lost pet consultation.

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