Lost and Found

There are always going to be those particular cats that like to stray away from home. They have an urge to go for a walk, and if they are outdoor cats, they may just do it. If they are not spayed or neutered then the threat of running away from home can be a very real possibility.

If you are concerned that you furry friend may have the running tendencies there are a few preventative measures you can take. First of all, the best bet is to have all your animals spayed and neutered. This eliminates the desire within them to mate. This desire to mate can cause some male felines to travel up to five or more miles to find a female. This one simple procedure will eliminate the biggest concern for wandering pets.

Secondly, there are tracking systems, called microchips, that can be easily implemented to provide the owners information to veterinarians in other towns, cities, and even states. This can prevent a stolen animal from remaining in a thiefs possession.

Veterinary clinics have a hand-held device that scans the implanted chip to reveal all of the owners current information, as well as the felines name and other vital information. Using a large injecting needle the feline is injected with the tiny chip under the skin of the neck. Activation can cost less than seventy five dollars.

If you have not had these precautionary measures taken to prevent disappearing acts by your cat then you should follow a few simple steps to provide the best chances of a safe return.

Contact your local animal shelters and animal control agencies to ensure that someone has not reported your animal and caused an accidental pick-up from an animal control officer.

Search your neighborhood to ensure they have not simply went for a stroll. Once those avenues show no signs use your creative side to create colorful and attention-grabbing flyers. Advertisement is the second highest reason that cats are returned to their rightful owners. Hang them in gas stations, grocers, and local restaurants. Advertise online. But dont give up, there is always hope.