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If you or your friends spot the cat, be careful. Your animal might be afraid or wounded. Call your friends for backup and try to talk to the cat. Look for potential escape routes and try to anticipate its movements. Approach slowly and, if possible, offer food. Let the cat sniff your hand and give it time to trust you. Gently take the animal in your arms.  If your cat is visibly wounded, try to be extremely careful. You don't want to aggravate the situation or cause unnecessary pain. Make sure you take the right cat! It's not always easy to distinguish similar animals. Look for distinctive marks and try to see if he recognises you. If your cat was away for a long time, you don't want to traumatize it further. Let your animal rest for a few days and offer plenty of food. Talk to your animal and show your love.  Don't let your cat out too soon after its disappearance. It needs to find its marks and get used to the environment. If you decide to let your cat go out again, go with it. Let your pet explore a small area at first. Increase the zone in which it is allowed each day. If you cat was out for a few days, it might be worth bringing your animal to an animal clinic. Injuries, such as a rib fracture, are not always easy to spot. Your cat might also have caught a skin disease or fleas.   If there is a visible wound when you recover your cat, don't delay the visit. An infection might spread quickly. Don't forget to take its medical history with you. It might matter in a treatment.

Summary:
Approach your cat gently. Make your cat comfortable. Bring your cat to the veterinary physician.