LOST CAT: Tabby and white cat called Tabitha - Newton Abbot area, Devon

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Hello, sorry to hear Tabitha is awol. It's early days, so check all outbuildings, garages, including empty houses, and cellars nearby she may be injured and hiding. ALWAYS take FURTHER LOOKS as some cats will hide in, or behind an object within, especially if timid. Check behind hedges/bushes too. Call her - night/early morning is best and listen intently - cats are also after birds at this time. Rattle some treats. Place her UNWASHED blanket into a clean container, along with your scent too. Leave in the garden in a sheltered spot, or hang on the washing line if dry; used towels too. The hoover contents on the garden are a good (if a bit messy) idea - lots of your scent here! Wipe her scent on your garden fences, gates, doors too; anything leading up to the garden and your front/back door. Try her squeaky toy as it may attract her attention. Walk around the area, holding an object with her scent on, maybe dragging it, and rattle some cat treats in a box. Someone may have found her and be feeding her. (Common problem) When it is nightfall, and you are searching, use a strong torch, as the light will reflect a cats eyes. Poster around the area thoroughly and soon, - your road, roads nearby, etc. etc. Many people are walking around now on their daily exercise and will be able to help you if they are informed - a ready-made army! ) Many cats are found a few blocks away. Also post flyers through doors nearby as some people will not be venturing out at all and will maybe find her but not know what to do with her. Phone all the neighbours you know, post on social media, and anything else you can think of where people may read. Contact the local radio. You could also try a great site for finding animals - doglost.co.uk - not just for dogs. I wish you all the best, she IS nearby, but doesn't know the area. Also, don't forget to LOOK UP - TREES, TOPS OF WALLS, ETC. Many a lost cat has been found at the top of a tall tree!

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She has been found. Thank you so much for your help.

Tabby returned home.

Report closed by michalalawton with an outcome of: Safely back home