It is extremely distressing when a pet goes missing. Cats are particularly prone to wandering. One of the worst things about it is not knowing whether your furry friend is alive or dead, or whether you’ll ever see them again.

 

I have had a lot of experience with missing pets. Once you’ve done the obvious – calling around the shelters and posting notices around the neighborhood – there is one more thing I really recommend. Calling.

 

Yes, I know you’ve already walked the streets calling until your throat is raw, but cats can “hear” you whether you physically make a noise or not. Just keep on calling in your head, the same way you were doing in the street. It emits a beam of energy your cat can focus on to find its way home.

 

We’ve all heard stories of cats covering huge distances to come home. But did you know that there are even more miraculous stories about cats finding their way back to their owners who have moved to new homes they’ve never even been to before?

 

A friend who was staying with me said she always knew when I was on my way home. About ten minutes before I drove up, all my animals suddenly started perking up. The sociable one would go and sit near the front door. The fat one would park itself beside the refrigerator. They somehow knew I was about to arrive.

 

So is so strange to call your cat in your head? When all else fails, it’s the best last recourse of all. Call, call, call. Your cat will home in on it and come home if it can. Don't give up too soon. The further your animal has wandered, the longer it will take to return, as they ususally only travel under cover of darkness.

 

PS: Children are often more helpful than adults. Don’t overlook them when you’re out combing the neighborhood.