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Post by chrisleitz on Apr 26, 2006 10:13:34 GMT
• if the cat is hungry, please feed it, and make water available, not milk • if you cannot take it into your home, please make sure there is some shelter for it outside, which is dry. This can be as simple as a cardboard box covered with a bin liner or cling film, with a blanket or old jumper inside, and weighted down against the wind, or tucked under a bush for stability • contact your local animal rescue groups, in case they have been reported as lost • give the cat's description to local vets in case the owner contacts them, and if possible, take the cat to a vet who will check for a microchip ~ for details of vets in your area go to: www.any-uk-vet.co.uk • phone the RSPCA helpline to register the cat's details, as they match up lost & found cats across the UK: 0870 5555 999 • check the lost & found notices in your local paper • make up a small notice saying 'Cat Found' with a description, which can be displayed in local newsagents, shops etc. It is a good idea not to give a full description of the cat, so that if someone contacts you saying the cat belongs to them, you can check those extra details with them to know if they are the genuine owners, and not just someone after a ‘free cat’ • if the owner cannot be traced, and you are not able to take the cat in yourself, contact your local rescue centre as above, so that they can arrange to take the cat into care, and find him a new home • Check National and Regional Lost & Found resources for corresponding ‘cat lost’ notices
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