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So many cats are shut in nearby sheds & garages every day or in neighbours' houses, empty houses, greenhouses, derelict buildings, cupboards, stuck in car engines, small gaps, brambles, roofs & trees etc. Try to check and recheck any near you yourself as not everyone is on social media or in any groups.
Check front gardens in your street & under bushes & vehicles in case s/he is injured.
Knock doors & post leaflets with your contact number & ask people to check their sheds & garages in case the cat is locked in.
Put posters up with a photo and contact number. Ring the Council & all vets including emergency vets in the area to notify them. Check local cat rescue pages. You can find a link on here for the biggest lost and found group in South Wales.
Go out with a torch when it's dark and quiet and shake biscuits or tap a tin and call him/her. Scatter used litter in the garden.
If you see a cat that you don't know or think may be lost, the first thing is to ask around the neighbours in case anyone recognises the cat as she/he may be new to the area and can't find the way home. Cats have been posted as found that turn out to live very close by.
Try a paper collar with your contact number on in case the cat goes home. You can find a template by Cats Protection that you can print out here.
If that fails to find the owner, take the cat to any vet to scan for a chip. If the cat isn't chipped, check all local vets in case the cat is reported as lost, put posters up around the area and post on as many local FB groups as you can.
This is the advice for lost indoor cats, poorly cats or new cats who have escaped. If followed, it works in almost every case and trying it all as soon as possible brings most cats home.
Usually lost indoor cats, poorly cats or cats who have escaped in a new area won't go far from home and will hide somewhere close by because they are frightened of unfamilar surroundings.
Look in neighbour's gardens, under bushes, under cars in the street and anything else s/he may be hiding behind or underneath and go out late at night with a torch and check again and call.
Thank you to Loretta Kedward for these very helpful tips to follow if your cat goes missing.
Top tips for cats to behave normally:
Top tips for cats to behave normally:
You should to be vigilant to changes in your cat’s behaviour. Changes could be a sign of distress, boredom, illness or injury, stress or fear. Signs to look out for:
High levels of grooming, hiding, sleeping hunched or altered feeding/toileting habits as well as spraying indoors all indicate stress or fear.
Unwanted habits such as aggression, spraying indoors, disappearing or avoiding people all suggest your cat being in pain or frightened.
If any of these symptoms and become an ongoing problem speak to a vet or an animal behaviourist.
Cats can scare easily, so make sure they can reach everything they need (e.g. bed, water, litter or outdoors) without passing things or other animals that may frighten them.
If your cat is scared with no place to escape and hide, they may become aggressive. Provide constant access to safe hiding places where they can escape if they feel afraid.
Cats sleep for many hours of the day, but when they’re awake they need opportunities to exercise. If they don't go outside, provide suitable indoor activities to keep them active.
Play is a good way for your cat to be active and have fun. Provide safe toys and regular opportunities to play alone and with people.
Puzzle feeders or hiding dried food are both good ways to entertain your cat at meal times.
Cats naturally use objects to scratch, mark territory, strengthen muscles and sharpen their claws. To allow this natural behaviour, provide sturdy scratching posts which are tall enough for your cat to use fully stretched. This is particularly important for indoor cats..
Kindness is key! Never shout at or punish your cat, they are very unlikely to understand and can become more nervous or scared.
Ref: RSPCA
Please be a responsible owner and neuter/spay your cat!
Please be a responsible owner and neuter/spay your cat!
No excuses-neuter your cat!
No excuses-neuter your cat!
If you are struggling with vets costs and are on certain benefits you can get help with neutering. Ring the number to find out more details.
A neutered cat is a happy and safer cat!
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