
You should also notify animal control if you think the cat is a lost pet, as that's the first place many pet owners look for a lost cat. You can also check community pages like NextDoor or local Facebook lost pet pages to see if any listed cats match the one you've found. If you find a social cat, bring him to a vet or shelter to see if he has a microchip. A lost cat will typically be socialized and may approach people for pets or food. When a house cat escapes his home, it's possible for him to become disoriented and have trouble finding his way back home.


Cats On The Street: Abandoned, Feral, Or Lost? It could be a feral cat or it could be someone's lost pet. Before doing any of those things, you'll want to make sure the cat is really abandoned. There are a few options of what you can do with an abandoned cat including adopting him (after speaking with animal control), finding him a new home, or surrendering him to a shelter or rescue.
