Cat runs away
Many cat owners' worst nightmare is that their cat will run away and disappear. If this happens to you then, first of all - don't panic! There is often a logical explanation for why your cat has run away - most cats have a very good sense of direction and know where they live. But your cat may have been spooked by something - such as a dog or wild animal - and run a little further away than normal.
Often, when a cat has been frightened or disappeared for other reasons, they stay relatively close to home. To attract the cat, try this:
Put food and water outside the house
Walk around and whistle at your cat around your house/apartment area - call the cat's name!
Check the trees - it could be that your cat has been frightened and climbed up a tree, but is afraid to come down
Look carefully under balconies, in bushes and under cars to see if your cat has hidden if it has been frightened
If you still can't find the cat, you should:
If the cat is ID tagged and registered in the various cat ID registers, you should go in and report the cat missing there.
Call the police on 114 14 and report the cat missing
Talk to neighbours and passers-by and ask them to keep an eye out for your cat
Post a notice about your cat on local Facebook groups, notice boards and the like
If you have a cat that often goes on longer adventures, it may be a good idea to get a GPS for your cat. You can put this GPS on your cat's collar and you can always see exactly where your cat is using an application on your phone.
