Will the RSPCA collect a stray cat?
Unfortunately, the RSPCA doesn’t have the resources to collect healthy strays but you can help a stray cat by following our guide below. Cats roam over a wide area, so ask around to see if anyone knows who the cat belongs to. If you can safely transport the cat to a vet, you could have the cat scanned for a microchip.
What do RSPCA do with stray cats?
The RSPCA works within communities to promote responsible pet ownership with the aim of increasing awareness and reducing the number of unwanted animals. We accept animals who are: handed in as an injured stray. seized by an RSPCA inspector under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1979.
How to win the trust of a stray cat?
You can gain a stray cat’s trust, but by following these five steps and practicing patience, you too can help save a life. Feed it. Move closer and talk to the cat. Slowly establish trust. Coax the cat into a carrier (see tips below) and take it to the vet. Find it a better home (explore your options below).
What to do with stray kittens in the Bay Area?
It may seem counter-intuitive, but the best thing to do for the kittens is not to move them. Keep an eye on them and see if a mother cat comes for them. Mom cats move their kittens often and she may be in the midst of moving them and on her way back to these seemingly abandoned kittens. Or she may be out looking for food.
How are Stray Cats the same as pet cats?
Stray cats are much the same as pet cats – at some point in their lives they will likely have been cared for by people, typically living in a home, but they are now free-living. Each stray cat will have a different story – they may have been abandoned, they may have become lost or they may have moved away from their home because they weren’t happy.
What should I do if I find a stray or feral cat?
So long as a feral cat is healthy, they will live happily outside. If the cat is approachable and friendly it may be a stray cat that belongs to someone. We support the trapping and neutering of feral cats where local charities have the capacity to do so. What should I do if I find a stray or feral cat?
Stray cats are much the same as pet cats – at some point in their lives they will likely have been cared for by people, typically living in a home, but they are now free-living. Each stray cat will have a different story – they may have been abandoned, they may have become lost or they may have moved away from their home because they weren’t happy.
Where can I find a home for a stray cat?
Try contacting your local RSPCA animal centre, Cats Protection or other reputable organisations. Some of these are listed on our lost and found contact list (PDF 20KB). Giving a home to a cat in need can be hugely rewarding but it’s also a responsibility and a long-term commitment.
Do you have to take care of a stray cat?
Giving a home to a cat in need can be hugely rewarding but it’s also a responsibility and a long-term commitment. Consider carefully whether you have the time, space and money to help care for a stray cat. If the cat becomes ill or injured in the future you’ll be responsible for ensuring that they get the veterinary care they need.
Where can I find RSPCA lost and found cats?
Try contacting your local RSPCA animal centre, Cats Protectionor other reputable organisations. Some of these are listed on our Lost and found contact list (PDF 20KB). Sign up to our newsletter for more pet care advice