StraySyncGuides
What to do, step by step
Calm, practical help for the animals around you: a stray that needs a hand, street cats you feed, a pet that has gone missing, or fireworks on the way.
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Helping street animals
How to help a stray animal, safely
Found a stray cat or dog? How to approach safely, when it needs a vet, what to feed, how to check for a microchip, who to call, and when to leave it be.
Read the guideHow to feed stray cats responsibly
How to feed street cats in a way that keeps them healthy and keeps neighbors on side: a regular schedule, the right food, clean-up, winter shelter and TNR.
Read the guideFound a stray cat: is it lost, and what should you do?
Found a cat outside? How to tell a lost pet from a community cat, what an ear tip means, how to check for a microchip, and how to help safely.
Read the guideFound kittens outside: when to help and when to wait
Found kittens with no mother? Why you should usually wait and watch first, signs kittens need help now, how to keep them warm, and who to call.
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Lost & found pets
Lost cat: what to do, step by step
A calm, step-by-step plan for finding a lost cat: where cats hide, how and when to search, who to call, and how to use posters and neighbors.
Read the guideLost dog: what to do right now
A clear plan for finding a lost dog: search immediately, why you should never chase, who to call, posters and alerts, and how to get a scared dog to come to you.
Read the guideFireworks and pets: prepare, protect, and what to do if they bolt
Fireworks frighten many cats and dogs, and more pets go missing around big celebrations. How to prepare, what to do on the night, and what to do if your pet runs.
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