Salem, OR Stray Cat Found Near Hayesville area

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Dee J.

1 day ago

Elaine Richmond I Hi there, is your pet chipped? If so. what are the numbers? This one doesn not “look” like it’s been out in the streets that long, but you never know.

Elaine R.

1 day ago

I've been looking for my cat since January and he's badly missed Please call me 458-277-9084

Dee J.

2 days ago

Nayak Sam I have, but thank you for the suggestions.

Nayak S.

2 days ago

Hey post on ring and Nextdoor apps if you haven’t already to see if anyone in your neighborhood recognizes this kitty!

Dee J.

2 days ago

Lydia Trifunov The cat has already been taken to get checked for a chip and I have the number and reported it as found to the company of the chip: They are working on getting connected with the owner but I have heard nothing back yet. People have reached out but either their missing cat is not chipped or the number does not match. Hoping the rightful owner reaches out soon as it will be a hot weekend and the cat is super sweet and just wanting to be indoors (keeps trying to come in) , but as mentioned, I can’t have it indoors so I’m just allowing it on my comfy chair outside with water and giving it food and cuddles outside.

Dee J.

2 days ago

Steph Chavira yes, the heat wave is what I’m worried about. As of right now the cat is still hanging out in my yard with water and under shaded area, but the heat will be rising. I can’t bring it indoors though so I’m hoping the rightful owner reaches out soon. Apperently everyone is missing a similar cat but not the right one.

Steph C.

3 days ago

Poor baby maybe surrendering to a shelter like Oregon humane society or Friends of Friends of Felines? Also maybe post on Lost and Found Pets of Salem Oregon I hope the owners can find him or he can be in a good loving home soon. It’s going to be super hot this weekend 😢😢

Lydia T.

3 days ago

Might be loved and lost: Please door knock. If no success finding owner (with proof of ownership), please distribute found posters (& leaflets?), as not everyone on Facebook. Please leave strong smelling food (eg tinned Whiskas cat food, meat and fish flavour, or hot BBQ chicken) out from dusk, in a safe, discrete, level location (eg behind bushes, not visible from street view). Preferably every evening until owner found. If someone claims, please request proof of ownership (eg, photos of cat and owner together not AI generated, microchip papers, or unique, unobvious distinguishing features). Also, ID, which matches physical address. For safety reasons (to protect from cat hating psychopaths) 😞 ... Call a reputable rescue group for a microchip scan (and / or if required, to catch with a cat trap). If no rescue group is available, hire a humane cat trap (not a possum trap) from Kennards Hire. Ask to be shown, or google, how to use. When cat caught, cover trap in a towel, to help it feel safe. Last resort (as stressful for cat, could escape, end up at pound, or worse), take to vet (in a very secure cat carrier, or in cat trap) for a microchip scan and health check. If owner located, please explain that most cats need to be locked in for 3+ weeks to bond to a new (or old) home, otherwise sooner or later might try to head back to previous territory and become hopelessly lost ... Also, most cats are escape artists until they are bonded to new homes (eg, breaking through mosquito netting and forcing sliding doors / windows open. Best use a piece of dowell in door / window tracts to prevent opening more than 2 cm). To be extra vigilant! Thanks for caring 🙏

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