Vancouver, BC Stray Cat Found Near Near East 20th Avenue and Fleming

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Lydia T.

1 month ago

Might be loved and lost: Please door knock ... If no success, asap distribute found posters and leaflets (as not everyone is on Facebook). 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 rescue for a microchip scan. Last resort (as stressful for cat, could escape, end up at pound, or worse), take to vet for 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 bonded to new home (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 2cm). To be extra vigilant! Thanks for caring 🙏

Lydia T.

1 month ago

You might know this: See guidelines below to help ensure a safe and successful transition into a new home. Sadly, there are cat hating psychopaths/ sociopaths and "rescue groups" who trawl these sites, with intent to harm / torture / cats, inc to use as bait for dog fighting / greyhound racing / hunting / fishing & to feed pet snakes, etc. 😞 Or farmers who want outdoor / barn cats to mice, then the cats once mouse plague is over. 😞. (They pretend to be caring and / or even send their well-presenting wives / children to collect). :-( Or others who are too unstable / careless / irresponsible. 😞 Or those who sell on (particularly extra beautiful or pedigree pets) to make a profit, not discerning re new safe and responsible owners 😞 Or those who have a good heart, mean well, but take on too many cats. (End up in squalor, poverty and and unintentionally neglect / harm the cats) 😞 Be suious of new, or locked, Facebook profiles. Or often seeking new pets. Visit any potential new home to vet for hazards. (eg vicious dogs, busy roads, toxins, snakes, ticks, excessive noise / smoke, aggressive adults / children, high -rise without safety netting around balcony, etc). Check the home address you visit matches their licence & bills address. (A responsible, caring person will understand why you need to do this). If the potential new owner isn't willing to allow you to see their home, red flag! Ask what happened to previous cat /s or dogs. (Good indicator of a safe, stable, happy home: the cat lived to an old age 18+ until it needed to be humanely put down by the vet. Confirm with vet. Red flag: last 3 cats ed on the road / attacked by dogs / disappeared ...) 😞 Attain independent evidence (inc vet references), that the new owner is a genuine, responsible, caring and stable cat lover. Match vet references with licence address. Call / visit the vet to ensure the reference is genuine. (Ideally known to the vet over a long period of time). Prioritize responsible owners who keep cats indoors and / or in a very secure cat enclosure. (Safer for cats and wildlife. Research confirms indoor cats live an average of 10+ years longer than free roaming ones). Most important: Cats must be locked in for 3+ weeks (preferably forever), to bond to a new home. Otherwise, sooner or later will likely try to head back to your place (and might become hopelessly lost / injured / ed. Also, most cats are escape artists until bonded to new home (eg breaking through mosquito netting and forcing sliding doors / windows open). New owner must be extra vigilant! Introducing new cats to other cats is easiest if they are kept in a dog crate / cage (with pet bed, litter tray & heavy food bowls), for a week or two. Until they safely get to know / accept each other through cage bars. If possible, offer a trial period of a few weeks, which allows the new owner to return the cat/s. Keep cat/s microchipped in your name, until happily settled into the new home. (Request follow-up photos for peace of mind). All the best 🙏

Laurie H.

1 month ago

You can borrow a trap if its hard to get her in, thanks for caring.

Marrie D.

1 month ago

Thank you for caring about kitty. Hope family is found soon.

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