Losing a cat can be very upsetting, cats are family!

PLEASE,PLEASE, PLEASE get your cat micro-chipped. The first thing any animal charity or vet will do with a stray cat is check for a micro-chip, if one is found the owners details can be accessed immediately and the cat reunited with it's owner. Stray cats are only kept by most charity's including the Cats Protection for 2 weeks, they are advertised during this time, if no owner comes forward the cat is then put up for adoption!! this could be your beloved pet!!.

It is also very important to remember, if you change address to update the details listed for the micro-chip.

Maybe a cat has adopted you,always appearing out of nowhere looking for food or a place to sleep. This maybe someone's friend who is being very much missed.

If you have lost a cat we would like to try and help, either telephone 01271 860787 or e mail us at barnstaplecats@hotmail.co.uk including a digital photo if possible. We will post your details onto our gallery for up to 6 months.

Details we will need are:

• Cats Name
• Age and sex
• Photo
• Colour, including distinguishing marks
• Date last seen
• Address missing from
• Whether it has been micro-chipped
• If wearing a collar (if so colour)
• Owner contact details
• Could you also please let us know if your cat returns home

You should also try:

• Search your neighbourhood immediately, leaving the description of your missing pet and your contact details with as many people as possible. Remember to speak to any postmen or other service personnel that cover a wide area.
• Call your vets, local animal warden and  local welfare centres
• Place posters everywhere you can - local shops, vets, restaurants, supermarkets.
• Visit other Lost and Found Pet websites, and register your missing pet's details with as many as possible.

You may also find it useful to register your pets details with the nationwide networks www.petlog.org.uk and  www.animalsearchuk.com