Protecting Your Cat

Are cats more likely to go missing?

Cats are less likely to be stolen than dogs. But they are much more likely to stray. This puts them at greater risk on our roads. It is estimated that 1,100 cats are injured on the roads every week.

Are cats stolen?

Pets Bureau has helped a number of owners whose cats have been stolen. Unlike dogs, it is almost always pedigrees that are targeted. The most stolen breeds include Burmese, Persian, Siamese and Maine Coon.

House cats

If your cat is a house cat, they can be at even greater risk if they stray. This is because they will be less street wise than outdoor cats. This means you must encourage your cat to wear a safety collar and ID tag even if they do not go outside.

Identifying your cat

The first step to protection is identification. Many cat owners choose not to use ID tags, collars, or microchips. Pets Bureau strongly recommends using all three. If your cat strayed without identification, how would you find them?

Whose cat?

Many unidentified strays are taken in by other families. But often their owners are still looking for them. Many stray cats also end up in rescue centres who can rehome unidentified cats almost immediately. Sadly, a significant number are also destroyed.

How to protect your cat:
 Register your cat with Pets Bureau protection service, Click here.
 Discourage your neighbours from feeding your cat.
 Have your cat neutered/spayed.
 Use visible ID tags that protect your identity.
 Have your cat microchipped to help with identification.