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Cat Resources
You found a cat, what do you do?
Did you know that not all outdoor cats are homeless?
The Allie Cat Allies have a very informative page on how to determine if an outdoor cat is a stray vs feral vs someone's cat who likes to go outdoors. Visit the page HERE to get started.
If you've seen this cat before and it's clean, well-fed, and seems to be friendly (even though maybe a little nervous because it doesn't know you) try to see if they have a family.
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Post their photo on your local Facebook pages or Next Door app.
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Post fliers around your neighborhood - Ask your neighbors
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If the cat is friendly enough to pet, attach a paper collar to them to see if they are being cared for. Click HERE for more information on the paper collar, as well as a template.
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You can also take the cat to any vet's office to get scanned for a microchip.
Or maybe you've determined this cat is a stray or might have been abandoned?
If this cat does not have an owner, but looks perfectly healthy, look for an eartip. This will indicate that the cat has already been trapped, neutered/spayed, and returned back to it's colony. There's a good chance someone, or many people, are feeding and caring for it.
If this cat is NOT eartipped, but is friendly, still take them to the vet so they can be scanned for a microchip. If no microchip is found, please consider fostering as you partner with a shelter to find the kitty a loving home.
If this cat looks skinny, confused, and gobbles up food, they may have been abandoned. This happens everywhere, but mainly in rural areas or near farms. It's a common misconception that cats will adjust to living in these areas with no problem, since they will have plenty of rodents to hunt, and lots of places for shelter.
This couldn't be further from the truth.
Indoor cats who are dumped outside DO NOT THRIVE. They have never had to hunt for themselves, find shelter, not to mention live in the elements. They are confused, sad and become depressed. They don't know how to interact with the other cats of the existing colony.
If you suspect a cat has been abandoned, please consider fostering this cat, while still seeking help from your local shelters. If you are needing our assistance, please fill out our Adult Cat Intake form.
Please email straycatsanctuary@gmail.com with any questions.
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