Can cats go missing for weeks?

What to do if your cat has been stolen?

However, do not stop all your other search efforts, as the more awareness you raise in the community the harder it will become for the thief to hold on to your cat. The finder will most likely try to reach out to you via the major web registies for lost and found pets by listing your cat as found. Especially if they are not on Facebook.

What should I do if my dog is stolen from home?

Advice for Recovering a Stolen Pet: File a police report with your local police department or sheriff’s office immediately. A police report will be useful for identification purposes when retrieving your pet and could prove helpful in court if a suspect is brought to trial. Follow the suggestions on our lost pet advice pages.

What can I do to protect the cat in my car?

Here’s what you can do to protect the “cat” in your car. Have a catalytic converter guard installed. These range from nice bolt-on premade metal guard plates to crude DIY (but cheap) rods of rebar welded around your cat to make it harder to get it out.

Is it a felony to report a stolen dog?

If the authorities are hesitant to prepare the report, remind them that pets by law are valuable “property” and their theft is either a felony or misdemeanor under all state laws. By law, the police must take action on your complaint.

Where do pets get stolen from?

Pet FBI has had reports of pets snatched from fenced yards, parked cars, front porches, anywhere a pet is left unattended. Occasionally we hear about people whose pets have been taken and dumped by a disgruntled neighbor or an angry spouse.

How do you stop a cat from pooping in your car?

Invest in a car cover. While it won’t deter the cat, it will protect your car from paw prints and scratches. If you can, give the cat something else to nap on. A stack of wood crates or cardboard boxes about the same height as the roof of the car could provide a happy alternative for the cat.

Where can I Post my Lost Cat on Facebook?

We compiled the list of Lost Pet Groups and Pages on Facebook where you need to share that post. Lost Pet Finders can send your lost cat details to local website members, vets and pounds and members of general public on your behalf.

How do I review all newly registered found cat listings?

There is an easy way to review all newly registered found cat listings near you on Lost Pet Finders. You can get them in a daily email, or check your Pet Radar tab on the website. The Pet Radar is created for you automatically when you register your cat with us.

What do you do if you find a lost dog?

Can you bring the lost animal to a local vet, ISPCA, local animal rescue centre, or to the Dog Warden so that they can be scanned for a microchip.

Why would a dog be stolen?

Most often, there is a profit motive to pet theft. Someone might steal a purebred dog in the hopes of selling it to an unsuspecting individual. A pet may be stolen for the prospect of a reward. If the pet is not neutered, it may be stolen for sale to a breeder or a puppy mill.

Do I need to file a police report for pet theft?

A police report will be useful for identification purposes when retrieving your pet and could prove helpful in court if a suspect is brought to trial. If the authorities are hesitant to prepare the report, remind them that pets by law are valuable “property” and their theft is either a felony or misdemeanor under all state laws.

Can dogs be stolen from neighbors?

Dog fighting rings also snatch cats. Sometimes disgruntled neighbors or family members will steal a pet or will dump it off somewhere. Fortunately – and this is the only good news about stolen pets – a new law effective in 2016 prohibits the sale of “randomly collected” animals to labs.

What should I do if my pet is stolen?

When a pet is stolen, most times it is for a profit motive. Offer a reward, but better not to mention how much. Put up flyers in prominent places in the area where you think your pet was stolen. Presumably, the thief passes through the area and will see your flyers and may respond to the prospect of a reward.

Where can I find a lost and found pet?

In many areas, Facebook pages dedicated to lost and found pets have sprung up. Use your browser’s search engine to find them as well as other lost and found sites. (use keywords “lost and found pets + your area ”.)

How do I get notified of new found cat reports?

For example, if you post a Lost Cat report, you will automatically be notified of any new Found Cat Reports. The Alerts are set for 90 days. This great feature will greatly enhance your chances of a successful recovery. (Of course, you can opt out at any time.)

Can I post a lost cat report on Craigslist?

For example, if you post a Lost Cat report, you will automatically be notified of any new Found Cat Reports. The Alerts are set for 90 days. This great feature will greatly enhance your chances of a successful recovery. (Of course, you can opt out at any time.) Craigslist free classified ads have all but supplanted traditional print ads.

What motivates cat thefts?

Similar to other pet thefts, the main motivator to cat thefts is money. Cat thieves aim to make money off your stolen pet in three ways: To Be Sold – This is the most obvious way criminals can make money from your stolen pet.

Is cat theft a problem in the UK?

Buying cats responsibly. Cat theft does happen in the UK, but is it something you should be worried about? Analysis by Direct Line revealed 261 cats were reported as stolen to UK police forces in 2016. The number of stolen cats could, however, be much higher.

Why do people steal cats and dogs?

Organized pet thieves steal cats and dogs for two main purposes—to use as bait in dogfighting and to sell to laboratories through B dealers. Because pet theft is illegal, it is difficult to estimate the number of animals involved, but it is believed to be in the tens of thousands annually. How Are Cats and Dogs Stolen?

What happens to dogs that are stolen?

Stolen purebred dogs, especially toys, puppies, and designer breeds such as Labradoodles, are sold for half the asking price of a dog from a legitimate breeder. Pets may be sold and shipped to puppy mills to be used for breeding (this is why it is essential to have your pet spayed or neutered).

How many cats and dogs are stolen each year?

Because pet theft is illegal, it is difficult to estimate the number of animals involved, but it is believed to be in the tens of thousands annually. How Are Cats and Dogs Stolen? Cats and dogs can be stolen from front yards, backyards, cars, streets, or sidewalks when the guardian goes into a store and leaves the dog tied up outside.

Should you offer a reward for a lost cat?

Scamming occurs when a thief finds your advertisement and decides they are going to falsely claim they have your pet (when they do not) and ask for you to wire them money. Offering a reward for a lost cat is less problematic since there isn’t the same problem of people rushing to lost cat sightings.

How does the police track down stolen pets?

All forces have been asked to ensure that if a crime involving a dog (or other pet) is committed, the property field on the crime recording system is updated to include the stolen pet, along with as many details known about the animal as possible. This could include microchip numbers, DNA references and photographs.

How do I file a police report for theft?

If you are a victim of any of these incidents, you can file a police report using SORTS: Theft from an open or unsecured area valued $950 or less Department policy will dictate the level of investigation needed for the incident you report to us.

Are the police doing enough to address the issue of pet theft?

There is a high level of perceived fear around pet theft and some people have expressed views that the police could be doing more. Since the beginning of the taskforce police forces have demonstrated they are taking significant actions to address the issue of pet theft.