If your cat is lost or missing, the first place to check is your local county animal services agency. You can check their online Found Pet listings or visit the shelter in person. When you visit, take a color photo and description of your lost cat with you. Continue to check their websites and/or shelters regularly.
If you found a cat, most local shelters will do a microchip scan at no cost to you. You may also have the option to file a found pet report.
In the Portland metro area, Clark, Washington, and Multnomah counties offer animal services for lost cats (see links to their sites below).
- Clackamas County Dog Services Lost & Found Animals
- DoveLewis Found Pets
- Humane Society for Southwest Washington (Clark County)
- Multnomah County Animal Services
- Washington County Animal Services & Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter
- Petco Love Lost
If your county is not listed, a quick online search for shelters in your area should help you find the animal services agencies closest to you. You can also see this list of other animal organizations in the Portland metro area.
