Finding Lost Indoor Cats - Animal Behavior 1

When an indoor cat escapes outdoors, he is "displaced" into a foreign territory. His instinct will be to hide in silence, as protection from predators. The first question to ask when an indoor cat escapes outdoors is, "Where is the cat hiding?"

How a cat behaves in its own territory affects how he behaves when he becomes lost. Following are the main types of indoor cats, with suggestions on how their temperament will affect your search.