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Can I keep an abandoned cat?
There are a few options of what you can do with an abandoned cat including adopting him (after speaking with animal control), finding him a new home, or surrendering him to a shelter or rescue. It could be a feral cat or it could be someone’s lost pet.
How do you know if a cat was abandoned?
All cats can be weary of people so take some time and observe their behaviour before you approach them. If you see a cat late at night when the outdoor cats should go home, or you see fresh paw prints from in the snow or ground in the early morning, that is most likely a stray cat.
Why did my cat disappear?
Cats are territorial. The disappearance could mean that the cat is injured, trapped, or deceased within its territory. Or perhaps the cat was transported out of the area—either intentionally (by an irate neighbor who trapped the cat) or unintentionally (by the cat climbing into an opened parked van).
How can you tell if a stray cat is chipped?
Cut a strip of paper to roughly 3/4 inch wide and close it with scotch tape. Put a message on the collar, such as “Am I yours? Please call (your name & phone number).” This will show the owner that someone is concerned. Many local veterinarians and animal shelters will scan cats for a microchip, free of charge.
How can you tell if a cat has been abandoned?
Abandoned Cat Many times, abandoned cats are identified by neighbors who know the family moved and left the cat behind. Abandoned cats will often be social, may be hungry (they don’t know how to fend for themselves), and hang around the place where they were abandoned waiting for their family to return.
What should I do if a cat wants to adopt me?
Before assuming that a cat wants to adopt you, you should check to see if he’s wearing a cat ID tag or bring him to a nearby animal hospital or rescue group to have him scanned for a microchip. If the cat has an owner, it is your responsibility to make a genuine effort to reunite cat and owner.
What to do if you find a lost or stray cat?
So You Found a Cat If you find a lost or stray cat, the first thing to do is to take the cat to a vet or any Petsmart with a Banfield inside to have it scanned for a microchip (they will do this free of charge). If the microchip has been registered to an owner, the microchip company can contact the owner to let them know their cat has been found.
What to do when you take an abandoned cat home?
What to do when you take an abandoned cat home. If you find an abandoned cat, you’ll have to take it to the vet and check its physical condition and see if it has an ID chip or not. If it doesn’t, you can take it home with you.