My cat was dumped 15 miles away. Will she ever find her way home?

It is possible she could find her way back home but she might not. You could also go searching for her and see if anyone in that area has seen her. I am not sure why your mother did that but she could have tried to rehome her instead of dumping her in an unfamiliar area.

If she grew up as a stray, then I think she'll have a good chance of surviving. Cats do have a good sense of direction, so she might return. It's not uncommon that cats go for a walkabout for a day or two, then return. However, she also may be trying to get back to her alley home. If that is somewhat nearby, then I'd check for her there. It's also good to start hanging flyers in the neighborhood and check with local shelters. People tend to pick these kittens up when they see them. I hope that helps and your kitty returns soon.

Hi and thanks for posting- I am sorry to hear Gumble has escaped! Cats are very intelligent and also have very good navigational skills, so she may be able to find her way home, but it is hard to say for sure. If she is micro-chipped, anyone with a microchip scanner (vet's office, shelter, rescue organization, or police) will scan her for her chip number which can help bring her back home. I hope Gumble comes home soon!

Cats can go pretty far from home, especially females in heat. I bet Arya went out to find males with which to mate. I would ask people in the neighborhood if they have seen her, check local vet clinics, and locals pounds/animal shelters. You can put up posts around the neighborhood and on social media. I hope you find her soon! Should you find her, don't be surprised if she's pregnant. If she isn't, get her spayed to stop this behavior.

I am so sorry Tux ran away! I have heard stories of owners who have been reunited with their missing pets months and even years after the pet has gone missing, so it's certainly possible that you can find him. Given that he's not neutered, I wouldn't be surprised if he's travelled far looking for females with which to mate. Intact males will roam far and wide to find females, so I would widen your search area for him. I will be hoping you will find it!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am so sorry about Moli! Outdoor cats, especially not spayed or neutered will wander. The fact she did return after 11 days makes be think that her being gone 2 days is too soon to say something bad happened. The risk to outdoor cats are: injuries from vehicles, other animals and finding her homes. The inured back leg could be from a fight, being hit by a car or falling from something. You can ask around and post fliers and see if anyone has seen her or know what might have happened. The only thing to do if she comes back is to have her spayed and keep her 100% indoors to prevent wandering off. I hope she returns soon!

Yes there is a chance. However I suggest you take the kitten inside your house. It is winter and it is very cold and cats need warmth and it is very small and needs a lot of love.. It will be much happier and you will have a friend. You will need a cat litter box.