If your cat disappears....
Look in:
- all rooms, cupboards, boxes and drawers in your home, shed and garages
- ask your neighbours to check their homes and outbuildings too
- any household appliances which a cat could fit into – e.g. washing machine, tumble drier, microwave
- vehicles, gardens and hedgerows (watch for snares)
- the lost and found section of your local newspaper
- your local community noticeboards - e.g. library, newsagent, supermarket
Inform:
- your neighbours, your postman and milkman, your newspaper delivery person
- the police and the cleansing department of your local council
- local veterinary surgeries and local schools (children are very observant of animals)
- your local community noticeboards - e.g. library, newsagent, supermarket
- your local CP branch (for Wolverhampton see our contact us page)
- your local RSPCA – 0300 1234 999 or www.rspca.org.uk
- your local PDSA – 0800 731 2502 or www.pdsa.org.uk
- your local Blue Cross – 01993 822 651 or www.bluecross.org.uk
- Animal Search UK – 01432 761 406 or www.animalsearchuk.co.uk
- Petsearch UK – 0121 704 4377
- Pets Bureau – www.petsbureau.co.uk
- The UK Missing Pets register – www.nationalpetregister.org
Advertise:
- posters on trees
- distribute leatflets to shops
- post offices and garages
- local schools
- newspapers and radio
- local noticeboards (include a recent photo)
Remember:
- the earlier you report your cat as missing, the more likely it is that he will be found;
- when your cat does return, inform any authorities looking for him;
- consider having your cat microchipped.
- Check your pet insurance policy to see if support is available for leafleting the area or offering a reward.