In this video, we go over simple steps you can follow if your cat goes missing. From searching the house to putting up posters and making sure that your cat's microchip is uptodate, you'll find out about the best practices to give your cat the best chance of getting back home.

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Resources:
Directory of Pet Detectives: https://www.missinganimalresponse.com...
2017 study on lost cats: https://www.missinganimalresponse.com...
Missing Animal Response Network: https://www.missinganimalresponse.com/
Pet FBI: https://petfbi.org
Petco's Love Lost Tool: https://lost.petcolove.org/
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Video Navigation

0:00 Introduction
0:13 Background Research
1:28 How Far Cats Roam
2:05 Step 1: Search The House
2:25 Step 2: Search The Yard
3:00 Step 3: Search The Neighborhood
3:55 Step 4: Invite Your Cat Back Home
5:15 Step 5: Place a Trap (Optional)
6:18 Step 6: Use Craigslist and Social Media
6:52 Step 7: Put Out Posters
9:02 Step 8: Report To and Check Shelters
11:16 Step 9: Hire a Pet Detective (Optional)

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