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Re: LOST IN SUNDERLAND
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2007, 19:02:19 PM »
Very sad news, another babe taken too soon  :RIP: Mackem


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Re: LOST IN SUNDERLAND
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2007, 14:42:22 PM »
So sorry to hear the news.

RIP Mackem .... play hard at the bridge baby.
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Re: LOST IN SUNDERLAND
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2007, 14:32:21 PM »
Sorry to hear the sad news. Although it was bad news, I'm sure you prefer to know what happened to him  than  wonder forever.

RIP Little Mackem
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Re: LOST IN SUNDERLAND
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2007, 12:55:40 PM »
oh im so very sorry  :hug: :hug:
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Re: LOST IN SUNDERLAND
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2007, 11:31:12 AM »
Hello,

Thankyou for all of your advice and all of your views.
Unfortunately I was informed on Friday 13th April that Mackem had been killed in a road accident.
If whoever found him and took him to the vets is reading this please get in touch as I would like to personally thank you for everything you did for him, thanks to you he received the best care quickly and didn't suffer as much as he may have done had it not been for your kindness.
He was one of a kind and is very much loved and greatly missed.
Thankypu again.x

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Re: LOST IN SUNDERLAND
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2007, 14:14:20 PM »
Sorry to hear your furbabe has gone AWOL.

Here are a few things to try:

1. Posters, Posters, Posters  with picture and details with contact number.....hand out to neighbours and anyone you see. Put up in local shops, pubs and supermarkets. Stick to all local lamp posts. (If it rains go and collect them and replace - the neighbours and council don’t mind you putting them up so much that way).  If possible put the posters in plastic wallets as this protects them from the rain and dirt.  Also put one in your and friends cars – it’s amazing how many people see them this way. Make smaller flyers and push through every letterbox on your streets and the surrounding area.   Remember you can never have too many posters out there!   It is also a good idea to offer a Reward … of course this doesn’t have to be money, a box of chocolates or a bunch of flowers is just as good.

2. Knock on  doors and ask neighbours to check their sheds and garages WHILE YOU WAIT … it's surprising how many people say they will check but as soon as the door is closed they forget. It is recommended to knock on 10 doors either side of your house on both sides of the street.

3. Register him lost at all vets/catteries/rescue homes within a 20mile radius (remember to keep a record of everyone you contact) follow the link and clink on the map to find local rescues in your area:  http://www.catchat.org/adoption/index.html


4. Leave food out and a toy of his

5. Leave out an unwashed item of your clothing

6. Put the contents of your hoover bag on your garden - it’s full of smells that they will recognise and if it doesn’t bring him directly to your door will at least hopefully keep him in the area.  Alternatively if you have a litter tray that has used put some of the used litter on the garden as this will have familiar smells in it.

7. Contact the local fire brigade and see if they have had to rescue any stuck cats

8. Ask the local children to look - they are great for knowing all the local hidey-holes and love helping. Also have a word with your local post-person and milk man if there is one that delivers in your area.  Also ask people walking their dogs as they tend to go “off road” in the fields and parks.

9. Ask the local radio station to announce he’s missing and give out a contact number

10. Put an advert in the local paper

11. Contact your local environmental services dept (bin men) they keep a log of all animals picked on the roadside ... I know this is not a pleasant call to make and hopefully it will come back as negative.

12. Go out after dark when it is quieter with a friend / partner and walk round the local area gently calling every so often (give him a chance to answer you). Keep talking as you walk round that way if he is in the area he will hear you.

13. When you talk to vets and rescues, ask them about any known local feral colonies and where they are based.  If  Kitty has been missing for more than a few days s/he might have wandered further afield and might be “hanging round” near a colony for security (safety in numbers) and company. If vets/rescues know locations of colonies, these might be useful to get some ideas of where to start looking.

Finally have a look at these sites - they are all EXCELLENT


http://www.mymoggy.com/

http://thehovel.com/bb/index.php?f=28&ppage=20&sort=lastpost&order=DESC

http://www.lostmycat.org

http://www.soyouhavelostyourcat.co.uk/#1

http://www.petsearchuk.org.uk/

http://www.nationalpetregister.org

http://www.amissingpet.co.uk/

http://www.animalsearchuk.com/



Good luck and stay positive.

Hopefully your little one has just got itself shut in a shed somewhere.


And finally …….  IMPORTANT NOTE:  When you get your furbabe back remember to remove ALL the posters and inform all vets / rescues / websites etc that they are home.


« Last Edit: April 10, 2007, 14:25:30 PM by Sam (Fussy_Furball) »
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Offline mackem

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« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2007, 13:13:57 PM »
Hello,
I was wondering if anyone can help!
My cat Mackem went missing on the 20th January from the Roker area. He's a very streetwise cat so we initially weren't worried. I've contacted the local council in case he'd been brought in, put up posters and rang everywhere I can think of.
The main trouble now is that we'll be moving next friday and know we won't be able to settle, wondering if he's turned up at the old house and is wondering where we are!
He's an all white large cat, with a pink nose, ears and paws, and is wearing a silver collar.
Any information, whether it be bad news or good, is greatly appreciated.
Thankyou.x

 


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