I Need Help With a Found Cat in the Salem Metro.
First steps.
- Ask around locally to see if anyone recognizes the cat.
- If you have no luck, bring the feline into a local veterinary clinic to scan for a microchip.
- If the cat isn’t microchipped, post their photo on social networks and flyers in your community.
- Post to online forums (see below).
These links are provided as a resource only. These are outside organizations/companies, not affiliated with nor endorsed by Oregon Humane.
Next steps.
Each county has different rules for what to do if you find a cat. Click on the county where the cat was found to learn what resources are available to you.
Marion County does not currently provide any sheltering or services for stray cats. Oregon Humane is able to accept stray cats/kittens and will prioritize those who are sick, injured or in immediate danger. An intake appointment at Oregon Humane Salem Campus is necessary.
Please note that Oregon Humane Salem Campus will be able to accommodate walk-ins for injured and sick cats and kittens on a limited basis depending on available capacity and medical resources. We will do everything we can to alleviate an animal’s suffering.
Polk County Polk County currently has an agreement in place with Oregon Humane for assistance with stray cats. Oregon Humane can accept stray felines from Polk County at our Salem shelter by appointment only. Access the Polk County Stray Cat questionnaire here. Stray cats currently at Oregon Humane Salem can be found here.
Additional resources.
What to know about cats and kittens.
Not all cats and kittens found outdoors are in need of rescue. Learn more below.
I need more help.
If you are unable to find assistance through the resources above, please call Oregon Humane’s Community Resource Center, open seven days per week.
