Cat Guide

• • Cat and kids
  • Your cat's language
  • Finding a lost pet
  • Good habits
  • Neutering - the facts
  • Settling your cat into her new home
  • Spraying - the facts
  • Taking care of older cats

Outdoor cats will wonder and occasionally stray. If she doesn’t come home for dinner, chances are she’s lost or stuck. Follow this simple advice and help get her back. A quality pet insurance policy might also contribute to the costs associated with finding a lost cat.

Time critical
The quicker you get onto the task of finding her, the greater your chances of success. Check out the local area and ask neighbours to look into their sheds and garages. If this brings no news, call the agencies that handle strays – the police, local vets and re-homing centres. If she’s microchipped contact the relevant organization to report her missing.

Advertise
Produce a simple poster, with a colour photograph of your cat if possible, a description and your contact details. Laminate it so it’s reasonably weatherproof. Put up the poster wherever you can locally – notice boards etc. Local newspapers and community magazines may also be a cost-effective way of advertising.