Our Mission: Helping owners reunite with their missing black cats by providing them with information and tools to be successful in their searches. Whenever possible, providing black cat owners and lovers with products, information and news to prevent missing cats or assist in finding cats. I am missing my cat
Vision: A world where black and similar domestic cats are not overlooked, deemed as less worthy/attractive, or avoided; are equally treated in the cat world as the special creatures we know they are; and become easier to identify via attention-to-detail recording and unique methods, when available.
Values: We strive to
) be helpful to cat owners and caregivers, especially in locating missing black cats.
) be informative on topics important to the safety of domestic cats.
) share our kind passion for black cats.
) encourage quality of life for all domestic cats, regardless of their individual circumstances or current living arrangements.
) accept that all cats are unique beings with varied needs and supports.
) agree that all cats--be they indoor, indoor/outdoor or outdoor cats--have a right to life.
) support outdoor domestic cats as recognized and valued members of their communities, and discourage labelling cats as "invasive species".
) encourage or support overall general health of, as well as some type of indoor access and safe food supply for all domestic cats, especially during inclement weather.
) support safe methods of birth control to limit environmentally unsustainable expansions of cat colonies.
) raise awareness of, and discourage indiscriminate dumping or displacing of domestic cats, especially by releasing them unsupervised into unknown territories.
Missing Cat Ad Tips, FAQ's
Question: HELP! My cat is missing! What information should I include in my missing cat, lost pets ad to help others find my cat?
Answer: Your missing cat ad should include all of the following information:
Day, date; and streets, village/town/city your cat was last seen.
Sex and age of your cat or kitten.
Cat's size: small (9 lb. or less), medium (10 to 14 lb.) or large (15+ lb.)
Any identifying features, including markings, eye colour, collar and tags.
Photos of your cat. Anything about your cat that has changed or that the photographs do not show.
Name* of your cat.
Circumstances of disappearance (i.e. indoor cat who got out, family relocation, severe weather).
Your contact information.
*Even if your cat may not come to its name, providing it will help people remember and identify your cat.
Do you live in or were you visiting Ontario? If your cat went missing in Ontario, Canada, you can contact Missing Black Cats to share your cat details. Please email description and original full-size, clear and recent photo(s) of your cat to missingblackcats at gmail dot com.
Question: What should I not include in my missing cat ad?
Answer: Including any of the following in your missing cat ad is optional or not recommended. The decision of what to include or omit is always yours.
It is not recommended you publicize whether or not your female cat is spayed. Even a vet may find it difficult to determine if a cat is spayed. Advertising that your cat is spayed, may make it more attractive to people wanting a cat. Advertising your female cat is whole, may garner negative attention from people against cat breeding, or may make your cat more attractive to people wanting to breed a cat. Trivia: a spayed female cat is called a molly, and a breeding female cat is called a queen.
If your male cat is neutered, you may wish to publicize it. A neutered male cat will look physically different than a whole male. A neutered cat can sometimes be mistaken for a female cat. As with a spayed female, a neutered cat may make your cat more attractive to people wanting a cat. Trivia: a whole male is called a tom, and a neutered male is called a gib.
You may or may not wish to identify your missing cat as microchipped. Sometimes microchip readers can not read the chip or the chip fails. This could cause your found cat to be identified as not microchipped and decided by the finder that it is not your cat. If someone knows they have a microchipped cat, it could also cause your cat to be dumped.
If your cat is sick or requires medication, you may wish to acknowledge this in your ad. Some organizations recommend saying this anyway, in case it helps your found cat to be turned in. If this is untrue, we do not recommend lying about your cat. This could either cause someone to abandon your cat, or determine the found cat could not be yours. It's better to be as honest as possible about your missing cat.
Question: Whom should I contact about my missing cat?
Answer: You should contact the following as soon as possible:
Any known local shelter or rescue that might impound or house a found cat. Recovered cats are typically only kept for a very limited time, before they are euthanized or rehomed. Sometimes neighbouring municipalities accept found and captured cats, so it is always a good idea to also contact other organizations in your or your neighbouring region or county. These organizations may display found pet reports online for a limited period. Example: City of Toronto, Stray Animals Report (current to 5 days).
+++ News article, Toronto Sun (2022): Family's 17yo male black cat, euthanized 5 days after he went missing in Toronto.
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Your cat's vet, and any other local veterinarians who can be made aware that your cat is missing. If a new cat comes in, matching your cat's description, the vet can also scan for a microchip.
If your cat is microchipped, whatever organization that keeps track of the microchip information, should be informed that the cat is missing, and you should verify that your current contact details are correct or update information if able. If you don't know whom to contact, you may be able to enter your microchip information to find your microchip recovery registry. You will need the microchip identification number. Example: American Animal Hospital Association pet microchip lookup tool.
Any neighbours and/or friends who know you and/or your cat. Word-of-mouth works better than anything, and these people can keep eyes out for your missing cat.
*~ We are sorry your cat is missing and hope s/he is found safe and soon!! ~*
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