I FOUND A STRAY
If you have a medically emergent stray (orphaned kitten, disabled, injured, or sick), go to your nearest 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital.​
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Please note that we primarily work with unowned colony cats, or cats/kittens that have disabilities or are orphaned. If a cat is highly placeable, we may recommend that you schedule their surrender with your local municipal shelter.
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If you have found a stray cat that is not critically injured or ill and are looking to find placement for it, please complete the form below and we will reach out as soon as possible.
REQUEST FOR INTAKE
I LOST MY CAT
Occasionally we do come across a socialized kitty who probably is missing their home!
Our goal is to get these kitties back with their families safely.
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WE DO NOT HAVE A PHONE. If you believe we have found your cat, please contact us with the following:
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Cat's name
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Microchip number (if applicable)
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A thorough description of the cat's appearance or a photo
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When and where your cat was last seen
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The circumstances under which your cat went missing
STRAY CAT PROCEDURES
The following procedures are established in accordance with NH state law.
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Cats with identification (microchip, collar, or identifying tattoo) will be held for a period of 7 days for owner reclamation.
Owners will be required to provide proof of ownership which may include (but are not limited to) a photo ID, photographs of the cat, rabies certificate, and/or veterinary records. There are applicable care fees for cats housed overnight.
If a cat with identification is still in custody after 7 days, the owners will be notified by certified mail of the intention to consider the cat as abandoned, effective 7 days after the mailing date.
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Cats without identification are not required by law to be held for owner reclamation for any period of time. Allowing reclamation of a cat without identification is at the discretion of shelter management. There are applicable care fees for cats housed overnight.
IF A MICROCHIP LEADS TO AN ADOPTION FACILITY, the cat will not be released to an owner until we are able to make contact with the facility and confirm ownership and verify that no adoption contract obligations have been violated.
We acknowledge this may be an inconvenience, but it is unfortunately necessary due to an increase in pet thefts and falsely registered microchips.
If a stray cat is determined to be grossly suffering or having sustained injuries that are incompatible with life, they may be humanely euthanized prior to the end of the reclamation period. This is at the discretion of a veterinarian or animal control officer.
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We do not euthanize for length of stay or overcrowding.
Please see the below fee structure associated with impounded strays.
Service Fee Type
Amount
Information
Reclaim Fee
$20.00*
If animal is spayed/neutered
Reclaim Fee
$25.00*
If animal is not spayed/neutered
Daily Care Fee
$15.00*
Per calendar day the pet is in custody
Parasites (Internal)
$5.00
To prevent contagion to other pets in the shelter
Parasites (External)
$15.00
To prevent contagion to other pets in the shelter
*These fees are doubled on the second offense within 12 months.
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First offense pets trapped at TNR sites or brought in by good samaritans may be reclaimed on their first day with no reclaim fee. After this first day, normal fee structure resumes.
No fees will be incurred while a microchipped animal is being held due to pending external adoption facility contact.
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OTHER FEES MAY BE INCURRED DEPENDING ON THE CONDITION OF THE PET AND LENGTH OF STAY.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION! We understand that losing your pet and the reclamation process both can be stressful. We want to see them home safely as much as you do!