- cars
- In bushes
- Around neighboring properties
Ask your neighbors to check their garages, sheds, gardens, and other places where a frightened cat could hide.
You can also place familiar-smelling objects near your home, such as bedding, to help your cat recognize the familiar scent.
5. Illness or Injury
A sick or injured cat may behave very differently from normal.
Cats often instinctively hide when they feel vulnerable.
If a cat becomes injured or ill while outside, it may find a quiet hiding place and remain there instead of returning home.
