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Report a stray cat

Let us know if you believe a cat to be stray and we will try to reunite them with their owner.

In the eyes of the law there is no definition of a stray cat. Before we take any action we need to establish if the cat is lost, without a home or just an opportunist feeder.

If the cat appears to be healthy, approachable and well cared for, we will place a temporary collar on the cat asking the owner to call us.

If no one comes forward the cat will be placed on a waiting list to get into a rescue centre.

If the cat appears to be sick or injured we will collect it straight away where possible and take it to a veterinary surgeon.

We will do everything possible to contact the owner. However, if no one claims the cat, it will be placed on a waiting list to get into a rescue centre.

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