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Related: About this forumQuestion: are there portable chip readers? I need to see if my "new" cat has a chip.
Background: a rather exotic (maybe expensive) adult, well-fed, lovable cat has taken up residence on my property (and, yes I've opened up the garage to her). AND my dear husband has been feeding her (and petting her). This has been going on for about a month. I've seen no postings for this type of lost cat. And quite frankly we have enough geriatric rescues (we're becoming known as the cat house of the neighborhood).
I tried to put her in a cat carrier to bring her to a Vet, but she wasn't having it.
My son told me to be careful about posting a "found" ad because someone may lay claim due to her breed.
So any advice would be helpful. We're falling for this sweetie, and I'm sure someone misses her.
hlthe2b
(106,208 posts)They aren't cheap and most clinics probably only have one.
Or it might be possible to get animal control to come out, but they, of course, would likely want to take the cat in--especially if they find a chip.
SheltieLover
(59,507 posts)I'd avoid animal control.
Amazon has a bunch under $50 with decent ratings.
AnotherMother4Peace
(4,701 posts)for her to find her loving family. And everyone to have a happy reunion.
sprinkleeninow
(20,544 posts)Give it some time. She may have been deliberately let loose.
My love to y'all❣
AnotherMother4Peace
(4,701 posts)happened to one of our rescues), or she was just too much for her human owners, or....... I don't know, but she sure is a cutie.
chowmama
(503 posts)And they aren't cheap, so you probably don't want to buy your own, even though you can.
Yeah. Ask your clinic. Have a pad and paper handy, as the number disappears off the screen faster than you think. Even if the cat doesn't.
SheltieLover
(59,507 posts)For however long it would take you to do a round trip & scan kitty.
Explain you can't get kitty in carrier & you're not posting online, but want to find owner, if kitty is chipped.
I'd think any vet would help!
AnotherMother4Peace
(4,701 posts)SheltieLover
(59,507 posts)Yw.
Pls let us know how it goes?
TexasBushwhacker
(20,651 posts)with a deposit, and then bring it back first thing in the morning when they open. They aren't scanning anyone at night!
AnotherMother4Peace
(4,701 posts)RamblingRose
(1,093 posts)AnotherMother4Peace
(4,701 posts)frankly we've fallen for her. I can discuss the situation with them.
50 Shades Of Blue
(10,887 posts)AnotherMother4Peace
(4,701 posts)mopinko
(71,713 posts)might not insist on taking her. ive known them to let them stay, but take a report so that the owners can contact you.
lotsa lost pet posts on a couple fb pages i follow and notify animal control is always the advice. both in chgo and in my suburban hometown. theyre usually happy not to have to care for the animal.. but animal control is 1 of the 1st places ppl will look.
and if it has a chip, theyll make sure it gets home. folks usually have good things to say when theres a reunion.
maybe check some local fb pages, and just ask about experience w locals.
theres a lot of good ppl doing that work. dont assume.
AnotherMother4Peace
(4,701 posts)And online neighborhood lost pet sites. Ive checked so many places, I think I looked at animal control lost cats on line. If shes not chipped. Ill keep looking. Heck maybe Ill even join facebook in order to check. DU people have really helped and Ill next get advice from local experienced people. Thank you.
kanda
(183 posts)In my little town the police station has a chip reader.