Is your Cat missing?

All is not lost

At Cats Protection we understand how traumatic it can be when a much-loved pet suddenly goes missing. Follow the advice below to aid your chances of finding him safe and well.

Look
Cats are well known for their curiosity and ability to find unlikely sleeping places, so check the following places:
•All rooms
•Cupboards
•Boxes
•Household appliances like washing machines
•Sheds and garages
•Vehicles
•Gardens
•Hedgerows – watch out for snares
•Lost & found sections in local newspapers

Advertise
There are several ways of letting people know that your feline friend is missing:
•Put posters (available from Cats Protection) on trees
•Distribute leaflets to local shops, garages and Post Offices
•Contact local schools, newspapers and even radio
•Use local notice boards including a recent photograph of your animal

Inform
You can also let individuals and organisations know – don’t underestimate the power of word-of-mouth communication. Contact:
•Neighbours
•Local veterinary surgeons
•Local schools – children are particularly observant when it comes to animals
•Local Cats Protection branch – 03000 12 12 12
•Local RSPCA – 0300 1234 999
•Local PDSA – 0800 917 2509
•Local Blue Cross – 01993 822 651
•Missing Pets Bureau – 0870 1600 999
•Pet Search UK – 0121 743 4133
•Animal Search UK – 07884 316 943
•The cleansing department of your local council
•Delivery people – post, newspaper, milk etc

Offer a reward
If you decide to do this, make sure you say ‘large reward’. The word is relevant and what is small to you might be large to another person, particularly another child. Remember not to include the amount you are offering. Depending on the provider, your pet insurance may cover the cost of this.

And finally
Please remember that the earlier you report your cat as missing, the more likely it is that he will be found. Also observe the following considerations:

•When your cat is found, inform any people or authorities who have been asked to look for him
•Cats Protection recommends that all cats are microchipped. This is harmless and makes it easier to trace the owners of found cats
•Cats Protection also recommends that all cats are neutered. Unneutered toms are more likely to roam and unneutered queens are known for finding quiet places to give birth – therefore increasing the chance that they could become lost.

For up to date information on LOST & FOUND email us details and a picture

to suttoncats@hotmail.co.uk

and we will advertise it for you on our web site