How do I find a lost cat in NYC?
If you’ve lost a dog, cat, or other pet in New York City, file a Lost Pet Report on the Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) website, and search their Found Pet database.
What to do if you find a stray cat in NYC?
If You Find a Sick or Injured Cat If you are able to safely contain the animal and are unable to provide vet care please call the general number 212-788-4000 and/or email [email protected] to arrange a time for you to bring the cat in and to allow us to prepare for the pet’s arrival.
Can I track my lost cat?
A cat microchip or feline ID chip essentially has only one main use. And that is to identify your cat in case they are lost, found and brought into a vet or animal shelter by a third party. For this reason, you need to rely on other people to help you find your lost cat, when you use a microchip only.
Where can I post my lost cat?
In most cases, the important places to post your lost pet online are those that target your local area.
- Classifieds for any local newspapers that are online.
- Craigslist and Kijiji (in Canada)
- Facebook – post to your own page if you have any friends in the area where your pet went missing.
What do I do if I lost my cat’s microchip?
Call nearby animal shelters. Report your lost cat to animal shelters and inform them that your pet has been microchipped. You may also do the same with vet hospitals and animal rescue organizations in your immediate vicinity.
Who to call to pick up stray cats NYC?
Call 311 for assistance by phone.
Is it OK to bring stray cat home?
Avoid welcoming the cat into your home until you are sure that it is a stray, as this is illegal in some localities. Ask the vet to vaccinate the cat and give it a checkup. Stray cats are often unvaccinated and commonly have fleas. Ask the vet if the cat has been neutered.