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If you have FOUND a cat do not assume that it is unwanted or not owned, whatever its condition.  The cat may well be a much loved and missed family pet that has, for some reason, become separated from its family home.  Lack of a collar means very little with cats as collars easily come off.

In the first instance you could make local enquiries with neighbours to see if they know who the cat belongs to, followed by a call to animal rescue agencies such as Wood Green at Godmanchester, the RSPCA at Wimblington and to your local branch of Cats Protection to report the cat as found. 

Cats often have a microchip linking them to their owners.  Call your local vet and ask if they would mind scanning the cat for an identity microchip.  This may result in reuniting the cat with his owners. If the cat is not microchipped and you cannot keep the cat then register with the above charities and shelters for them to take the cat in when they have a space.

In the meantime put an old collar on the cat with a folded note taped to it with the message "if this is your cat please call (your phone number)" clearly written on it.  Leave it on the cat for as long as possible.  If the cat is owned you may get a call from the legal owner and the matter will be resolved.  
Some cats do wander between houses and it is quite common for more than one family to be feeding a cat. 

Please be aware that if you have found a cat, and you already have a cat in your home, bringing it into your home could cause behaviour problems with your own pet.  A cardboard box with newspapers in a shed or garage with water (not milk) will be a great kindness to the stray until he can be taken in.

Please be patient with the shelters and charities when reporting a stray cat as few will have a space the same day.

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If you have LOST a cat, then don’t panic!

If your cat is around or over 6 months old and not neutered this is the most common reason for the cat wandering off.

As soon as your cat comes home please make immediate arrangements with your vet for your pet to be neutered to prevent losing them again and for their own well being. 

Please read the information on the website neutering page.

In the meantime report your cat as being lost with all local animal rescue centres and charities.  Also let your all your local vets know.  If you have a computer then we suggest making a simple notice preferably including a photo and distribute copies around your local area and pet shops, vets, etc.

When people are out you can post a copy of the notice through the letterbox but when they are at home you will find many are willing to go and check their shed or garage with you while you are there.  Many cats have been found this way.

Another common reason for a cat not to return home is that someone has incorrectly assumed that the cat needs to be rescued and may be keeping it indoors at their own home.  The notice, and by knocking on doors, will normally resolve this problem.

Many people also take out an advert in their local paper with a photograph, which is another option.

Finally, do check with the local council that they haven’t picked up a cat from the road.  It is very sad but at least you will know what has happened.

Please be reassured that many cats do come home safely, and when yours does you would be wise to get them checked over by a vet as a precaution.  Also keep them in for at least 3 weeks with a litter tray to ensure they bond again with you and your family.  If your cat is micro-chipped then you can be reassured that if handed in to a vet or animal shelter they will be scanned and as the owner shown on the records you will be contacted straight away.

If you need to talk to us about a lost or found cat then do feel free to call us on 01480 465226. 

We know and understand what a worrying time this can be and we will do all we can to advise you.