If you have lost or found a cat and live in our area, please notify us right away by telephone: 01728 723 499 or email us – stating the following details:

• Your name and address, including postcode and your telephone number (for our records only)
• Whether you wish for your telephone number to appear on our website (lost cats only)
• The cat’s name, any distinguishing features, colour, age, hair type, sex and breed if pedigree, neutered or not, microchipped or not?
• The date the cat was lost/found

Please remember that the earlier you report your cat missing, the better the chance of finding him/her again. Always thoroughly search your house, outbuildings, gardens and neighbours’ outhouses before reporting a cat lost.


We suggest you inform the following:-

• local branch of Cats Protection – they usually have a special number for lost and found
• local veterinary surgeons
• local pet shops
• local RSPCA, Blue Cross, PDSA and any other rescue centres in the area
• the cleansing department of your local council
• your postman, milkman, paper delivery person
• the police

Advertise:-

• posters around the neighbourhood
• distribute leaflets to shops, libraries, Post Offices, garages
• local schools, local newspapers, local radio stations
• local notice boards, including a photograph of your missing cat

Offer a reward
 
And finally:-
 
WHEN your cat does return, DO inform any authorities that have been asked to look for him/her.

Useful Cat Protection branch numbers covering the Suffolk area:-

• Lost and Found register – Framlingham & Saxmundham Branch – 01728 723499
• Ipswich branch – 0845 371 2069
• Bury St Edmunds branch – 01284 850887
• Stour Valley branch – 01440 730096
• Waveney branch – 01502 563041  

The following website may be of use in your search for your lost or stolen cat - www.lostyourpet.net

• The UK's National Register of Lost and Stolen Pets
• Registration is FREE*  - it's so easy!
• Help Reunite Owners With Their Loved Lost Or Stolen Family Pet
• All Areas Covered No Matter How Far Your Pet Has Travelled!
• *To Register A Found Pet and General Registration To The Site Is Totally Free And Only Take Approx 3 Minutes To Register Your Details - To Register A Lost Or Stolen Pet a £5 annual fee is charged.