Searching For Bob!

Places we’ve already searched and last updated
Please abide by any restrictions noted

 

  • Homewood Gardens (last updated 10/1/2025)

    • The staff and managers are aware and are looking for Bob there.  Dana already has a trap and a trail cam, and is actively looking for Bob on a nightly basis.
    • There is already a person actively watching this area.

  • Royal Farms (Rt13 & Glenwood Ave) (last updated 9/11/2025)

    • Area is maintained by a local cat colony caretaker who is aware and looking for Bob in their colony.  
    • No Cameras are permitted at this site
    • There is already a person actively watching this area.

  • Smyrna Rest Stop (last updated 9/4/2025)

    • Searched extensively & repetitively, but Bob may still be in the woods surrounding the rest stop.
    • Please do NOT go anywhere on the grounds if there are signs prohibiting your entry.
    • Please do not climb over / into any fenced-in areas.
    • Please wear insect repellent and check for chiggers / ticks when you exit the woods
    • Restrictions
      • NO UNATTENDED FOOD OR TRAPS! Food and Traps can be put out, but MUST be watched over by a person at all times.   
      • NO TRAIL CAMS / REMOTE CAMS AT ANY TIME
      • Drone Flyovers is prohibited by State Policy.

  • Across Rt13 from Rest Stop (last updated 9/3/2025)

    • There are 2 tuxedo cat free-roaming in that area.  Both are NOT Bob.

  • Other Reports:

    • February 25 – Delaware Lost and Found Pet post Country Creek Newark.  Very similar, so much so that we had Mike & Megan weigh in, but closer inspection showed differences in leg colors.

    • February 15 – Middletown Sun Gas:  original report in Delaware Lost/Found Pet described cat as “fluffy”, and gas station is 15 miles away.  We tried to reach original poster several times with no response.

       December 3 – New Castle DE – the cat was clearly not Bob when closer inspection of photos was made

      October 4 – the cat reported in the Smyrna Clayton residents Facebook page is not Bob

    • September 28 – The cat spotted off Carter Rd in west Smyrna was confirmed to not be Bob.
    • September 4 – the deceased black & white cat at the rest stop was confirmed to NOT be Bob.
    • September 3 – the deceased b/w cat at the intersection of Paddock road and Walker School House road was verified to NOT be Bob,
    • August 23 – Jennifer Iocco – Town & Country Farms / RT300, west Smyrna – Checked by James Cayz 9/24, no cat present, no additional sightings.
If you see Bob at any location, please call Megan or Cate at:
Megan: 239-469-1769
Cate: 302-423-1630
If you are just trying to scam us by calling us saying you have Bob, and you want a reward – save your breath.