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 Society.
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 Marion County does not currently provide any sheltering or services for stray cats. OHS is working to establish a protocol for assisting stray cats and kittens from Marion County so that cats may serve their stray hold and be adopted from OHS’ Salem shelter.
Polk County Polk County currently has an agreement in place with OHS for assistance with stray cats. OHS 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 OHS 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 Society’s Community Resource Center, open seven days per week.
