As expected the friskies were a soggy mess this morning. I forgot to bring a trash bag with me so I figured I would clean them up when I went to set up this evening. Some time during the day something ate some of those soggy friskies but there were no pictures on the camera. I dumped the rest of the food in a trash bag and put fresh friskies on it. I took a second plate and put some smelly wet food on it and put it closer to the camera. If the food is gone and there are no pictures I am going to have to assume the camera is broken and switch it out with another one. As I drove off I did see a flash go off (probably set off by my car) so I know it is doing something. The waiting is getting to me. I am thinking this sighting was probably Leotard - it is within 100 yards of his main territory. But I have to know for sure. If this is not Roy then I am am at a loss as to where to go next.
PS - wet friskies smell nasty! Maybe that is why something was attracted to them.
Monday, December 10
Possible Sighting of Roy
On 12/8/07, there has been a potential sighting of Roy at #5 Kayleigh Drive, New Paltz, NY.Please be on the lookout for a BLACK & WHITE cat with similar markings to Roy in this area.
It is vitally important that each and every sighting be pursued to the fullest, the witnessed cat be found, and an accurate determination be made about whether the sighted cat is in fact Roy.
In the event that the sighted cat can not be found nor identified, valuable evidence is lost, progress is delayed, and Roy remains at risk.
Please help Daniela in whatever way you can. Many Thanks, Steve H.
Sunday, December 9
December 09, 2007
Nothing found the food I placed out with the camera last night. I decided to leave the camera on and the food there in case something found it during the day. It is now raining so I didn't bother topping off the food. Since I only left dry food it will get very soggy and nothing will want to eat it. Tomorrow I will be putting sardines there to try to lure an animal to the food. I have my fingers crossed that this cat is Roy.
Saturday, December 8
December 08, 2007
Today my plan was to pass out more flyers, after sleeping in a bit. I had just gotten up when I got a phone call saying that a black and white cat had been seen in a nearby street - one street over from the last sighting. I jumped in my car and went looking - I didn't see any cats but I did see a lot of prints in the snow. One gentleman was letting his dog out and let me look in his backyard - I saw a few prints in the snow but not much to go on. He told me that a lady down the street had a lot of cats and to check if Roy had come to her house. This was the street I had been planning on distributing flyers to so I went back home, ate breakfast, showered and went back out there. The 4/5 houses around the sighting area said they saw a black and white cat but didn't get a good enough look to know if it was Roy or not. There is another black and white cat in the area - I call him Leotard because it looks like he is wearing one - black body and white hind legs. One of the houses gave me permission to place a camera on their property so I set that up tonight. And about 30 minutes ago I got another call saying they saw a black/white cat three days ago but didn't get a good look either. This call came from one street over so I am sure that it is the same cat. I have my fingers crossed that this is Roy.
Friday, December 7
December 7, 2007
It's been 63 days since Roy was last seen. It look him two months to go 1/2 a mile so I am hoping he is still in the area. I am putting posters in a wider area but the thought of just how big an area 3 miles out from the house is is overwhelming. Much of that area is fields and woods - pretty hard to search on foot. I am really hoping someone will see him so I can narrow down the area. Roy is such a sweet cat - the idea of him out there in the snow...
I have one camera up right now - the other two have been up for about a week and I got two black cats, a tabby, and a tuxedo - but no Roy. This one will be up for a few more days and then it will be retired too. I am hoping to get a call on a new location soon. I hate the idea of just sitting and waiting and doing nothing.
I will be posting all the information I have gathered in the last 4 months.
I have one camera up right now - the other two have been up for about a week and I got two black cats, a tabby, and a tuxedo - but no Roy. This one will be up for a few more days and then it will be retired too. I am hoping to get a call on a new location soon. I hate the idea of just sitting and waiting and doing nothing.
I will be posting all the information I have gathered in the last 4 months.
Status Report
Friday, December 7, 2007
Current Status:
Despite the fact that there has been no recent sightings reported of Roy within a 1 mile radius of his home, there is no reason to believe that Roy has suffered a tragic consequence; the search for Roy will remain strong.
New Action Item:
With the long duration that Roy has been missing, his travel range could be extensive. While the typical behavior of a lost indoor only cat would be to stay close to home, after this much time and a concentrated effort on the home area, it's time to expand the search range. Watch for new posters with Roy's picture to appear on the street extending the search range out to 3 miles.
How You Can Help:
Please remain vigilent on your lookout for Roy. Again, he is a black and white cat, may be shy or withdrawn, but could also be settling into a routine and new territory. If you are aware of any cat with black and white markings that has recently taken residence in your area within the last several months, please let us know. Thank You!
Current Status:
Despite the fact that there has been no recent sightings reported of Roy within a 1 mile radius of his home, there is no reason to believe that Roy has suffered a tragic consequence; the search for Roy will remain strong.
New Action Item:
With the long duration that Roy has been missing, his travel range could be extensive. While the typical behavior of a lost indoor only cat would be to stay close to home, after this much time and a concentrated effort on the home area, it's time to expand the search range. Watch for new posters with Roy's picture to appear on the street extending the search range out to 3 miles.
How You Can Help:
Please remain vigilent on your lookout for Roy. Again, he is a black and white cat, may be shy or withdrawn, but could also be settling into a routine and new territory. If you are aware of any cat with black and white markings that has recently taken residence in your area within the last several months, please let us know. Thank You!
Status Report - 11/20/07
November 20, 2007
Possible Sightings:
Several area neighbors have reported seeing a cat with similar markings to Roy. These sightings are believed to be credible.
Search Activities:
A Pet Detective with trained search dogs has conducted a search for Roy. The search dogs took interest in the areas where the sightings had been reported, but the exact age of the scent could not be determined. Roy may have moved on to other areas.
On Going Surveillance:
Surveillance equipment is being utilized to detect the presence of animal activity in key locations where the search dog's potentially indicated Roy's scent. The surveillance equipment, with a non intimidating presence, will document animal activity by date and time. Vital information to understanding Roy's habits and necessary in order to ultimately make the recovery. Check back soon - When surveillance photos are obtained of Roy, they will be posted on this blog.
How You Can Help:
Please keep watch for Roy. He will most likely be hiding most of the daylight hours, but could expose himself in search of food during the early evening, at quiet times of the night, or early morning. If you see any cat resembling Roy or new animal activity in your area, please call ASAP.
Possible Sightings:
Several area neighbors have reported seeing a cat with similar markings to Roy. These sightings are believed to be credible.
Search Activities:
A Pet Detective with trained search dogs has conducted a search for Roy. The search dogs took interest in the areas where the sightings had been reported, but the exact age of the scent could not be determined. Roy may have moved on to other areas.
On Going Surveillance:
Surveillance equipment is being utilized to detect the presence of animal activity in key locations where the search dog's potentially indicated Roy's scent. The surveillance equipment, with a non intimidating presence, will document animal activity by date and time. Vital information to understanding Roy's habits and necessary in order to ultimately make the recovery. Check back soon - When surveillance photos are obtained of Roy, they will be posted on this blog.
How You Can Help:
Please keep watch for Roy. He will most likely be hiding most of the daylight hours, but could expose himself in search of food during the early evening, at quiet times of the night, or early morning. If you see any cat resembling Roy or new animal activity in your area, please call ASAP.
