ねねこ Nov 3, 2026 08:50 Things to do after rescue Rescuing a stray cat isn't just about picking them up, going to the vet, and calling it a day, followed by just looking for a foster home! ...That's not the case at all. There are many things that must be finished before looking for a foster home
︎︎︎︎︎︎︎ ☑︎︎ First veterinary visit ・Check for a microchip ・Examination ・Deworming ・Blood tests, fecal tests, and viral tests □ Filing a lost property report at the police station □ Treatment for cat flu □ Spaying/Neutering □ Vaccination I have to get through all of these from here on out
When rescuing a cat from outside, unless it is clearly a cat with no owner or one that has been abandoned (thrown away), you need to file a report as if you had found a lost item. This is because the rescued cat might be an outdoor cat or a lost pet, and I always think that if outdoor cats and strays would just disappear, I could rescue them without hesitation, thinking, 'There's a cat outside! It's lost!' I've even heard stories of people rescuing a kitten that wandered into their garden, buying all the supplies, and having the whole family grow fond of it, only for the original owner to show up at the house claiming the cat had escaped, leading to a dispute. Three months after filing the report, if you go to the police station to complete the procedures, ownership is transferred to the finder, and y