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Cat up a tree missing nine days is home!

Allison sent the good news this morning. So relieved she found me and requested some custom Lost Cat Finder advice!


Albert is doing well - he lost a little weight, his nails are a bit frayed and broken, and he has a small scratch on one of his paw pads. Other than that, physically he is fine. 

He was spooked at first and it took him a while to stop meowing and pacing around the house. He eventually settled down and took a long nap on our bed and spent his waking hours jumping into view on all of my video conference calls during the workday. My colleagues who were aware of his disappearance shared my excitement that he had returned.

 I had heard from other neighbors that those dogs snatched another cat in the neighborhood that same week and killed him. Needless to say, I was worried that Albert had suffered the same fate and I was putting off going to the owner of the dogs' property to search because he's known to be a very intimidating man that carries a gun and doesn't have much remorse about his dogs getting loose and causing trouble. BUT my parents swore that the dogs hadn't come back that night after Albert ran up the tree and none of the neighbors I asked said that they had seen / smelled any other dead cats since his disappearance.

 The last several days I was thinking about how heartbreaking it would be for us to return to our home in Philadelphia without Albert, knowing that he might be lost in another state and never getting closure. I'm so grateful that he made his way back home and I'm still in disbelief!

Your materials gave me a boost when I had hit a low point during my search. I was feeling helpless and was not getting much support from my husband or family about searching further. Thank you again for your support and guidance, I can't express how appreciative I am.

All my best, 
Allison

On Wed, Aug 5, 2020 at 11:53 AM Kim the Cat Detective <lostcatfinder@gmail.com> wrote:
Thank you for the wonderful sweet photos with Albert, Allison!
I am SO HAPPY he is home. I always worry when there are loose dogs as it only takes two to go into pack mentality.

Hurrah! So happy for you both :-)

Kim

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Tips for your cats during Covid -19 Corona Virus Quarantine

Guest post from Cat Consultant, Lana Fraley Rich.
You and Your Feline during the Corona Virus Quarantine
Most of us are spending a lot more time in our homes than we ever have. 
 I was thinking about how important my home environment is and how it impacts my quality of life. Then, it hit me. My 2 indoor feline family members have spent their whole lives at "home"  (except for checkups at the vet).  They don't go to work, the grocery store, the park or run errands, see friends or go on vacations.  They stay home all the time!  
Maybe during this time, we can get a glimpse of what that reality feels like.
While I am aware of the necessity of proper feline environmental enrichment, I am now even more committed to emphasizing the role it plays in the quality of life for our feline family members.  There are things which are extremely important every cat home should have AND there are things which should not be in any cat home!
Shoulds
·       All feline-friendly homes need to have multiple high places so cats can be "up" because in the wild, trees are where they go to feel safe.  Tall, sturdy cat trees or proper, safe wall ledges work great.  Even the top of a refrigerator, top of kitchen cabinets or a shelf on a tall bookcase will do.
·       Our feline friends need safe cat toys!  Rotate the toys regularly to prevent boredom.  Remember, cats don't usually hunt plastic in the wild!  Email me for a list of great cat toys!
·       Cats need at least one high-intensity work-out every day—with you—not chasing the other cats, etc.  You are probably seeing more people out walking their dogs than ever now.  Cats need to exercise too!  Outdoor cats spend 4-6 hr./day hunting.  Our indoor cats have the same innate need to "hunt." I call it "Playtime"! It is a MUST!
Should NOTS
·       Avoid access to any string, rubber bands, hair ties, etc. that could be swallowed. Prevent an expensive surgery or worse.
·       Avoid using any scented candles (even if you don't burn them), "wick sticks", plug-ins, sprays or scented cat litter.  These products are designed for OUR noses!  Most of these products contain artificial scents which could be carcinogenic.  And, our feline family members have a much stronger sense of smell so these products are irritating to their noses and their respiratory tract.
·       Avoid liquid or spray disinfectants containing phenol (Lysol, PineSol, etc.) as it is extremely dangerous for cats –and dogs.  It can cause serious liver damage—or worse!  Our pets can pick it up on any surface with their paw pads. Even the fumes can be dangerous.  There are several better effective—and safe—alternatives to clean and disinfect our homes.
If you are seeing new cat behaviors you never noticed before, now is the ideal time for a professional and  personalized cat behavior consultation. You are home and have more time to implement your treatment plan!

The Catsultant® can help you via FaceTime/Skype/Zoom to provide a virtual in-home cat behavior consultation. This includes a customized treatment plan and a 30-day follow-up period.
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Lost Cat Finder and search cat Henry featured in CATSTER magazine

For anyone who does not know about Henry, he's the Silent Partner at Lost Cat Finder.

Henry and I are featured in the April/May issue of CATSTER magazine for our work as pet detectives finding lost cats. Such an honor!