Firstly, check our website to see if your cat is listed as found, if your cat is not shown, Southampton Cats Protection can post a description and photo of your cat on the lost section of our website. Please contact us with a description, including:

• Full description, with any identifiable markings, long or short coat, breed, large or small build
• Age
• When and where your cat was last seen
• Male or female
• Any ID – collar – ID tag – microchip etc
• Your cat’s habits – do they often wander

 Our advice

• Do a leaflet drop in your local neighbourhood, asking people to check their shed/garages etc.
• Search where possible
• Phone all local vets, as they also hold lost and found lists
• Phone other cat rescues in the area
• Phone the council, as they keep records of Road Traffic Accidents involving unfortunate cats.
• Advertise in local paper.
• If chipped notify microchip company. (Always make sure you inform them of any change to your address)
• Widen your search area in case the cat has got in a vehicle.
• Do not give up – some cats are found weeks or months after they have gone missing.

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