Is Your Cat Lost?
Please note that these photos represent only a few of the stray cats currently in our shelter. If you do not see your cat’s photo here, it is extremely important that you come to the shelter to look for your lost pet. Even if your cat has a microchip, you should still come to the shelter to look at the stray animals in our care. The Shelter is open 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and until 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, and is located at 171 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. in Novato.
A#165526
DSH
Tortoiseshell Point/Cream
Unable to Sex
Adult
Found on the Sonoma/Marin County border on 2/8/12
A#165504
DSH
Orange Tabby
Unable to Sex
Adult
Found on the Sonoma/Marin County border on 2/7/12
A#165391
DSH
Brown Tabby
Unable to Sex
Young Adult
Found in San Rafael on 2/2/12
A#165479
Himalayan X
Seal point/cream
Unneutered Male
Adult
Found in San Anselmo on 2/6/12
A#165410
DSH
Brown Tabby
Female
Adult
Found in San Rafael on 2/3/12
A#165412
DMH
Brown Tabby
Female
Young Adult
Found in Novato on 2/3/12
A#165411
DMH
Dilute Tortoiseshell/White
Female
Young Adult
Found in Novato on 2/3/12
A#165417
DSH
Grey Tabby
Female
Young Adult
Found in Novato on 2/3/12
Frequently Asked Questions
My cat has a microchip — won’t you call me if the cat comes into the shelter?
Microchips are very important tools for getting your companion back home, but like any technology, they are not foolproof and the chip may not show up when the cat is scanned. You may also have moved since getting your cat chipped without updating your address in our files. Even if a cat microchipped, not all found cats end up at the shelter. If a lost report is on file, we can match a found cat reported over the phone with a description on file.
There is a cat posted who looks like mine, but was not found in the city where I live.
Cats are notorious for jumping into cars and trucks. Many cats have been picked up miles from their homes. If the animal looks like yours, be sure to come in and check.
The cat sort of looks like mine, but I am not positive. What should I do?
When in doubt, check it out. If the cat looks similar to your cat, always come in. Also, remember that the cats posted on the Web site are only a few of the stray cats we are caring for. Do not depend only on the Web site when searching for your animal. Come into the shelter.
Pet Recovery Reminders
- Please be sure to visit the shelter and view the lost animals a minimum of twice a week.
- When you visit, remember to update your lost report by putting the date of your visit at the top of the page and moving your report to the front of the binder.
- Please keep in mind that lost reports are only kept in the binders for three months from the date of your last documented visit to the shelter.
- Please be sure to listen to the lost cat recording daily: (415) 883-4621 x378.
- Please bring a current photo of your lost animal to attach to your report.
- Post Lost Cat Posters in the area and the surrounding areas where the animal was last seen.
- Be sure to call us to let us know you have located your pet so we can remove the report.
- If your animal is located and is not microchipped, please come into the shelter during normal business hours to have your pet microchipped. The cost is $15 for cats and dogs. You do not need to make an appointment.
