Lost and stray cats
If your cat has gone missing, do not panic. Start your following these steps:
- thoroughly search your home and garden – put out bedding and food
- widen your search – ask neighbours to check sheds, gardens and garages
- make a poster or flyer including your cats photo, name, age and include a contact number – good locations for posters include shops, schools, the post office or libraries
- share a photo of your cat on social media, with a contact number
If your cat is still lost:
- call Petlog on 01296 336 579, if your cat is microchipped
- contact all local vets
- contact our animal welfare team on 01636 650 000
- register your cat’s details at animalsearchuk.co.uk
- call local animal shelters and Cats Protection
- contact local radio stations and newspapers – they will often help with lost and found appeals
What to do if you find a stray cat
Follow these steps if you find what you think is a lost stray cat:
- approach the animal carefully – it might be frightened, sick or injured and so may be aggressive
- if you’re worried about their health contact Cats Protection, the RSPCA or take them to a local vet
- contact your local vet and ask for a microchip scan – call Petlog on 01296 336 579
- ask neighbours to see if they recognise the cat and check for missing posters in local shops, newspapers and vets
- give shelter and food – make a temporary shelter in a shed or greenhouse with a box, blanket and some food and clean water
- get help by contacting Cats Protection or the RSPCA and report to animalsearchuk.co.uk
- try advertising in local schools, newspapers and on radio stations
Microchipping
If you microchip your cat, it makes the cat easy to identify quickly if they get lost. Find out more about microchipping your cat in this guide from Cats Protection.