taking a cat in

Check the shelters - as you mentioned, the local vets', & check for "Lost"
notices in the paper (which is how my neighbor found her kitten who'd
wandered off) for the next couple of weeks. Post notices around w/in
reasonable wandering distance, too - also as you mentioned. You could also
take her in to see if she has a tatto or has been microchipped. Good luck -
I hope you find her owner soon!

Cathy

--
"Staccato signals of constant information..."
("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon

"Rona Yuthasastrakosol" wrote in message
...
There was an absolutely beautiful cat outside our door when we got home
tonight. She has the markings of a Siamese (brown nose/mouth area, paws,
beige-ish body and tail) but is long-haired and has a slightly smushed
face
like a Persian. She was well-groomed, and seemed to have the markings of
having worn a harness on a fairly regular basis. She was very friendly
and
really wanted to come into our house with us. I wasn't sure what to do--I
didn't know if she was lost or if she was normally allowed to wander
freely
(which is against city by-laws, but people let their cats out, anyway). I
decided to take her in, since she wanted to come in and since I was
worried
she might be lost. She walked into my cat carrier quite easily so I'm
thinking she has done it before.

So, what do I do now? I have her in my room with a litter tray and some
food and water (hope her excretions are not too stinky--I have a small
room). I plan to call the humane society and animal control to see if
anyone has reported a lost cat matching her description. If nothing
arises
from that, I will most likely post pictures around my area. However, I'm
not sure what to do now. My problem is that I have an indoor cat. She
gets
along (or at least tolerates) with other cats but I know nothing of this
cats medical history so I am wary of them having contact. Also, my cat
usually sleeps with me and since this stranger cat is in my room, Kitty
won't be able to follow her usual routine (of sleeping with me and waking
me
up at 5 for breakfast). My room is the only room in the house where this
stranger cat would be able to be free--our bathroom is very tiny and the
door doesn't close tightly so she could easily get out (or my cat could
easily get in).

Did I make a mistake taking this cat in? Should I let her out again and
hope that she finds her real home? I'm sure she must have one, because
she
doesn't have any mattes and her fur is so long she would definitely get
matted. She's very quiet and has not even meowed once. I'm waiting to
check her out to see if she has been declawed.

So, once again, what do I do now?

rona

--
"Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle and they will
**** upon your computer."
--Bruce Graham

I would keep her and do as you mentioned. I would call the humane society,
check the local paper, and post pix in the area. Keep her separated from
your cat. If you keep her, you can bring her to the vet to be checked
medically and slowly integrate her into your home.
Gail
"Rona Yuthasastrakosol" wrote in message
...
There was an absolutely beautiful cat outside our door when we got home
tonight. She has the markings of a Siamese (brown nose/mouth area, paws,
beige-ish body and tail) but is long-haired and has a slightly smushed
face
like a Persian. She was well-groomed, and seemed to have the markings of
having worn a harness on a fairly regular basis. She was very friendly
and
really wanted to come into our house with us. I wasn't sure what to do--I
didn't know if she was lost or if she was normally allowed to wander
freely
(which is against city by-laws, but people let their cats out, anyway). I
decided to take her in, since she wanted to come in and since I was
worried
she might be lost. She walked into my cat carrier quite easily so I'm
thinking she has done it before.

So, what do I do now? I have her in my room with a litter tray and some
food and water (hope her excretions are not too stinky--I have a small
room). I plan to call the humane society and animal control to see if
anyone has reported a lost cat matching her description. If nothing
arises
from that, I will most likely post pictures around my area. However, I'm
not sure what to do now. My problem is that I have an indoor cat. She
gets
along (or at least tolerates) with other cats but I know nothing of this
cats medical history so I am wary of them having contact. Also, my cat
usually sleeps with me and since this stranger cat is in my room, Kitty
won't be able to follow her usual routine (of sleeping with me and waking
me
up at 5 for breakfast). My room is the only room in the house where this
stranger cat would be able to be free--our bathroom is very tiny and the
door doesn't close tightly so she could easily get out (or my cat could
easily get in).

Did I make a mistake taking this cat in? Should I let her out again and
hope that she finds her real home? I'm sure she must have one, because
she
doesn't have any mattes and her fur is so long she would definitely get
matted. She's very quiet and has not even meowed once. I'm waiting to
check her out to see if she has been declawed.

So, once again, what do I do now?

rona

--
"Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle and they will
**** upon your computer."
--Bruce Graham

I would keep her and do as you mentioned. I would call the humane society,
check the local paper, and post pix in the area. Keep her separated from
your cat. If you keep her, you can bring her to the vet to be checked
medically and slowly integrate her into your home.
Gail
"Rona Yuthasastrakosol" wrote in message
...
There was an absolutely beautiful cat outside our door when we got home
tonight. She has the markings of a Siamese (brown nose/mouth area, paws,
beige-ish body and tail) but is long-haired and has a slightly smushed
face
like a Persian. She was well-groomed, and seemed to have the markings of
having worn a harness on a fairly regular basis. She was very friendly
and
really wanted to come into our house with us. I wasn't sure what to do--I
didn't know if she was lost or if she was normally allowed to wander
freely
(which is against city by-laws, but people let their cats out, anyway). I
decided to take her in, since she wanted to come in and since I was
worried
she might be lost. She walked into my cat carrier quite easily so I'm
thinking she has done it before.

So, what do I do now? I have her in my room with a litter tray and some
food and water (hope her excretions are not too stinky--I have a small
room). I plan to call the humane society and animal control to see if
anyone has reported a lost cat matching her description. If nothing
arises
from that, I will most likely post pictures around my area. However, I'm
not sure what to do now. My problem is that I have an indoor cat. She
gets
along (or at least tolerates) with other cats but I know nothing of this
cats medical history so I am wary of them having contact. Also, my cat
usually sleeps with me and since this stranger cat is in my room, Kitty
won't be able to follow her usual routine (of sleeping with me and waking
me
up at 5 for breakfast). My room is the only room in the house where this
stranger cat would be able to be free--our bathroom is very tiny and the
door doesn't close tightly so she could easily get out (or my cat could
easily get in).

Did I make a mistake taking this cat in? Should I let her out again and
hope that she finds her real home? I'm sure she must have one, because
she
doesn't have any mattes and her fur is so long she would definitely get
matted. She's very quiet and has not even meowed once. I'm waiting to
check her out to see if she has been declawed.

So, once again, what do I do now?

rona

--
"Do not meddle in the affairs of cats, for they are subtle and they will
**** upon your computer."
--Bruce Graham

in article , Gail at wrote on 8/7/03
10:40 PM:

I would keep her and do as you mentioned. I would call the humane society,
check the local paper, and post pix in the area. Keep her separated from
your cat. If you keep her, you can bring her to the vet to be checked
medically and slowly integrate her into your home.
Gail

with harness marks and good grooming, I'd sure try this route. I would take
her to the vet right away too to check for a microchip. It may save lots of
worry and tears if she has one. SHe sounds lost. You could also ask your
neighbors if they know where she lives. I think taking her in was the right
thing to do because if someone is looking for her, at least she is in one
spot and if you also put out feelers you've a better chance of getting her
back to the owners.

Karen

in article , Gail at wrote on 8/7/03
10:40 PM:

I would keep her and do as you mentioned. I would call the humane society,
check the local paper, and post pix in the area. Keep her separated from
your cat. If you keep her, you can bring her to the vet to be checked
medically and slowly integrate her into your home.
Gail

with harness marks and good grooming, I'd sure try this route. I would take
her to the vet right away too to check for a microchip. It may save lots of
worry and tears if she has one. SHe sounds lost. You could also ask your
neighbors if they know where she lives. I think taking her in was the right
thing to do because if someone is looking for her, at least she is in one
spot and if you also put out feelers you've a better chance of getting her
back to the owners.

Karen

In article ,
Rona Yuthasastrakosol wrote:
Did I make a mistake taking this cat in? Should I let her out again and
hope that she finds her real home? I'm sure she must have one, because she
doesn't have any mattes and her fur is so long she would definitely get
matted. She's very quiet and has not even meowed once. I'm waiting to
check her out to see if she has been declawed.

My inclination would be to buy a collar, tape a note to it with your
number, asking if she's lost, and then let her out again. That's what I
used when I had two cats showing up at my door regularly. Turned out one
of them had a home and one was dumped, so I'm fostering the dumpee.

Laura

--
Laura Burchard -- -- http://www.radix.net/~lhb

"Good design is clear thinking made visible." -- Edward Tufte

In article ,
Rona Yuthasastrakosol wrote:
Did I make a mistake taking this cat in? Should I let her out again and
hope that she finds her real home? I'm sure she must have one, because she
doesn't have any mattes and her fur is so long she would definitely get
matted. She's very quiet and has not even meowed once. I'm waiting to
check her out to see if she has been declawed.

My inclination would be to buy a collar, tape a note to it with your
number, asking if she's lost, and then let her out again. That's what I
used when I had two cats showing up at my door regularly. Turned out one
of them had a home and one was dumped, so I'm fostering the dumpee.

Laura

--
Laura Burchard -- -- http://www.radix.net/~lhb

"Good design is clear thinking made visible." -- Edward Tufte

In addition to the good advice you have gotten, let me add that
the cat sounds like a Himalayan....


I think so too, in which case I do think the odds are good this is a lost pet
that somehow slipped out of someone's house. I wouldn't take the cat to a
shelter yet. Try calling them and local vets to see if anyone has reported a
Himalayan missing. Also, ask around the neighborhood, especially kids. They
sometimes know which house a cat belongs too.

In addition to the good advice you have gotten, let me add that
the cat sounds like a Himalayan....


I think so too, in which case I do think the odds are good this is a lost pet
that somehow slipped out of someone's house. I wouldn't take the cat to a
shelter yet. Try calling them and local vets to see if anyone has reported a
Himalayan missing. Also, ask around the neighborhood, especially kids. They
sometimes know which house a cat belongs too.

Do not take her to the "humane" society unless you want her killed.

Depends on the "humane" society. Humane Societies deal with the quandary this
poster is in every day. From the description of this cat, it would not be
euthanized at ours. Unless you are talking about municipal animal control
facilities ("pounds"). Humane Societies generally are independent, do not have
a "rule" that dictates how long an animal can stay. Even those that *do*
euthanize, relinquishers can leave an animal with a "call before euthanasia"
clause, and they can pick the animal up. The only real advantage to leaving the
cat there, though, would be a wider audience of prospective adoptors. If at all
possible, it's much better for Kitty to stay in the home, though

Sherry