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Where Can I Take A Cat I Found?

Where Can I Take A Cat I Found?

by Adopt a Pet, | January 8, 2024

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Where Can I Take A Cat I Found?

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It’s not easy to know where you can take a cat you found – in fact, it can be quite flustering! The first place you should go is to your veterinarian to get the cat checked for a microchip.

1. Check in with a vet

Most cats adopted from a shelter, rescue organization, or breeder will have a microchip. When scanned, this chip will show the cat’s pet parent’s name and contact information. If the cat you found is microchipped, you can obtain the contact information from the veterinarian and reach out to the pet parent. If the cat does not have a microchip, it’s time to take further action.

2. Post signage around your neighborhood

You should post signs for a lost cat in your neighborhood in case the cat’s pet parent is looking for them. You can also post signs at your veterinarian’s office and at your local animal shelter. The signs should include a photo of the cat, where you found them, and your contact information. To learn more about the do’s and don’ts of creating lost pet signage, see this lost pet flyer.

Do You Need to Rehome Your Cat?

If you’re considering finding a new home for your pet, check out Rehome by Adopt a Pet. It’s a safe, simple program that helps pet parents safely rehome their pets. So pets can find new loving homes without entering a shelter.

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3. Post on Rehome by Adopt a Pet

After the legal period, if no one claims the cat you found and you can’t keep them, there’s still hope! The next step you should take is using Adopt a Pet’s Rehome program. Through Rehome, you can post the cat you found for millions of potential adopters to view.

About the process of rehoming on Adopt a Pet

When you create a Rehome account for your found cat, you will be asked questions such as whether the cat is spayed or neutered, its medical history, and its personality. If you don’t have all these answers, it’s okay!

You will fill in all the information that you can and share the cat’s story with any potential adopters so they know why there is limited information. Then, you’ll take clear, bright photos of the cat to post along with a bio that describes the cat as best as you can. Once you take these steps, you’ll be able to post the cat and you will begin receiving applications from people who would like to adopt them.

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