Lost and Stray Cats

It is essential that you continue to UPDATE your microchip details with the National Database your cat is subscribed to. This also gives the opportunity to confirm your details so that we can contact you the moment we are contacted with the whereabouts of your pet. If you know which database your cat is subscribed to, click here for their contact details. If you are unsure which database your cat is subscribed to, visit petaddress.com.au and enter your cat’s microchip details. This website will be able to tell you which database your cat is subscribed to. If you adopted your cat from the Cat Protection Society, your cat is subscribed to CENTRAL ANIMAL RECORDS. To contact CENTRAL ANIMAL RECORDS, please visit www.car.com.au or phone 03 9706.3187

Contact your local Council and other Animal Welfare Shelters to advise them that your pet is missing. It is also worth contacting neighbouring Councils in case your pet has wandered and is found over your Council boundary. You will need to be able to provide them with your name & contact details, as well as a detailed description based on breed, colour, sex, where lost, and any other identification (such as microchip number, tattoos etc.), including the date and time (if known) that your pet went missing.

VISIT BOTH your local Council pound facility and Animal Welfare facility, not just once, but regularly, as pets sometimes are presented days or weeks later. Many animals pass through pounds and shelters, and sometimes your description over the telephone, especially cross breeds, can be misinterpreted.

Contact Veterinarians in your local area and after hour’s emergency veterinarian centre’s to advise that the animal is missing.

Door knock or letter drop your local area. Cats especially can be locked in garages or under houses without the knowledge of homeowners. Ask your neighbours’ if you can check.

Place notices in the local shops advising that the animal is missing. It is beneficial if you can include a recent photograph of the animal.

There are Lost and Found pages on Facebook that do a terrific job including: Pets of Melbourne – Lost & Found / Lost Pets of Banyule and Surrounding areas / Lot Cats of Melbourne / Lost Pets North and Inner Suburbs (Melbourne)

Check out useful internet websites such as:
Some local Council websites that list (sometimes with images) Lost and Found Pets in their municipality or websites devoted to reuniting pets and their owners by reporting missing pets to members or allowing listings of missing pets with images.