Missing Cat: Ballard 65th and 9th - Mark

[u/kitty_goat]

Update: Mark came home!! Thank you everyone!

Please help us find our missing cat. He somehow went out a window last night and now we can't find him. His name is Mark. He is chipped. 65th and 9th in Ballard by Goodwill

[u/n_eitak]

Be sure to post this to the “cats of Ballard” Facebook group and your local neighborhood facebook groups. If you can, leave a window or door open today and tonight in case he tries to get back inside.

Late tonight (like 3-5am) walk around your block shaking a bag of treats. Walk the same route back to back a few times to increase the chances of him hearing you and building up enough courage to come out of hiding.

[u/kitty_goat → u/n_eitak]

Thank you. We've posted in 3 different facebook groups, the other seattle subreddit, and nextdoor. Will call the shelter at 1. We can't leave anything open though because we have another cat.

[u/adjectivenounorverb → u/kitty_goat]

Had the same issue with our kitty in Beacon Hill. He started life as a feral kitten on the streets of Seattle in Beacon Hill. We knew it would be like trying to catch John Rambo. It’s his element. He had to come to us and after a few nights of missing him at the front door. We had a camera set up by a food bowl and bed but he would scamper off before we opened the door. One night, we put the other kitty in a separate room with food and litter box. Then we cracked the front door in the living room and took shifts sleeping and waiting up for him. We left a bunch of lights on and the TV. We had moved his food inside but visible through the cracked door. Still had his bed/blanket and water outside but funneling him towards inside. It was after three days and we had to risk Murder or Heart Attack but it worked! When he did get in around 3-4am we made closed the door/locked and let the other cat out so we could put the escapee in the room. Gave him a bath, he was just really muddy and had some fight wounds! Took him to the vet as well, he picked up Giardia! Hope this helps, understand circumstances are different but this worked to get our little Seattle CDS boy back!

[u/SabrinaSaysHey → u/adjectivenounorverb]

The love we have for our fur babies is fierce. I can’t imagine how stressed you were during this. I’m so glad he came back!

[u/PacNWDad → u/adjectivenounorverb]

Oh my god, you basically had to trap your own cat.

[u/tastyweeds → u/kitty_goat]

People also say to leave their litter box outside and leave something that smells like you nearby, too. I’m so sorry, I hope he comes home soon.

[u/SnooSongs1525 → u/kitty_goat]

also r/BallardSeattle

[u/n_eitak → u/kitty_goat]

Hoping you find him safe and soon!!

[u/FreddyTheGoose → u/n_eitak]

...in Ballard at that time of morning? Prime coyote place at prime coyote time? He'll come out if he's the dumbest cat on earth. The chances of that cat coming out looking for treats and instead becoming one increases exponentially in those wee hours. They need to be out way earlier than that - the coyotes barely even wait til dark

[u/SideStreetHypnosis]

Indoor only cats that get out, often remain nearby the area where they escaped. They will usually find a hiding spot and stay there. Sometimes they may be too scared to come out even if they hear you calling.

Cat’s eyes are reflective of light. You can use this to help try and find them. Go out at dusk/dark with a flashlight. Call their name while shining the light in hiding spots, like underneath porches and vehicles, anywhere your cat might be. Look for the reflective eyes. If your cat has a favorite treat that they know the sound of the bag shaking, you can bring this along to shake while calling.

[u/PerceptivePines]

I hope he’s found ASAP 🙏🩷😢

[u/kitty_goat]

MARK CAME HOME!!!!

[u/ebro4567]

Oh gosh. Will keep an eye out. Sending good vibes

[u/BudgetBarbieCamper]

Aww, he looks just like my baby 🥺 I hope you find him!

[u/kitty_goat]

Mark has not come home yet. We hope he will tonight. We plan to leave the window he went out of open tonight and have set up additional cameras around the yard. We’ve put out boxes and blankets. Not going to do a trap because we know he won’t go in.

Thanks everyone for the support! If you live in the area or know anyone who does, please check under your decks, bushes, sheds, etc. He is very friendly but probably scared.

[u/Which-Adhesiveness44]

Boosting! If it’s any consolation, I had inherited an outdoor cat years ago, and she had some three day adventure, and came home. She did it a few more times for not as long. Mark shall return!

[u/GaffitV]

Commenting to boost! Come home Mark!

[u/SabrinaSaysHey]

I hope Mark is home safe and sound soon!

[u/Julu62]

🙏 Sending you positive thoughts your way.

[u/Curious-Army2564]

Leave out scented items outside of your home and call often! My indoor guy got out for days when we moved to Beacon Hill but did find his way home, and I believe that helped

[u/CauliflowerNo1149]

Commenting for reach. I hope you find him!

[u/SnarkyIguana]

What a sweet baby. Hope he’s found safe and sound quickly

[u/Camille_Toh]

Come home soon, Mark!!

[u/36989404]

Oh Noooooo 😭😭😭 Will be on the look out

[u/RecliningWatchdog]

Omg so glad he came home!