What to do if you find kittens:
What to do if you find an adult cat:
Before you grab that cat
The cat may be someone’s pet
59% of people’s cats return home on their own
30% of people find their cat by searching their neighborhood
ONLY 2% of people found their lost cat at the shelter
The cat may be a community cat
- Community cats are unowned cats who live outdoors
- There are 30-40 million community cats in the US
- Community cats thrive in their outdoor homes
- Community cats should NOT be taken to shelters. 70% of cats in shelters are killed.
- According to Alley Cat Allies, that rises to nearly 100% for community cats.
If you have found that:
- The cat seems unwell
- The cat is in distress
- The kittens’ mom is not there
- If it’s just one kitten all alone
These organizations may be able to help: