Record the last-seen area
Include the node and sector, then add the building, lane, park, market, station or other landmark. Note the date and approximate time and whether the cat normally stays indoors or outdoors.
Describe the cat clearly
Use a recent photo and record coat colour and pattern, eye colour, face shape, ear shape, tail, size, gender, collar and distinctive markings. Keep one or two unique identifiers private when possible.
Search nearby hiding places
For indoor or recently lost cats, check stairwells, parking areas, building corners, garages, terraces, shrubs and quiet sheltered spaces close to the last-seen point. Ask security staff, feeders, vets and neighbours to watch without chasing the cat.
Use photo matching as a lead
AI Search can help compare visual features, but it cannot by itself prove that two cats are the same. Confirm a possible match using several distinctive features and reliable ownership evidence.
Protect privacy and safety
Use the website report for contact rather than publishing a personal phone number in public posts. If someone finds your cat, verify the situation before arranging handover.
FAQs
Are cats likely to stay near the last-seen point?
Often they can remain hidden nearby, especially after an indoor cat escapes, so search the immediate area carefully before expanding outward.
What details help identify my cat?
A recent photo plus coat pattern, face, ears, eyes, tail and distinctive markings is useful.
Can AI Search confirm a match?
No. It can suggest visual leads; final confirmation should use multiple identifying details.