Discovering a cat in distress can be a heart-wrenching experience, but your actions can make a crucial difference. Here are three scenarios and the steps you should take to help the cat:
1. Cat Foaming at the Mouth (Possible Poisoning):
- What to Do: If you find a cat foaming at the mouth, it might have been poisoned.
- Action Steps:
- Call Animal Control immediately.
- Transport the cat to the San Martin Animal Shelter’s clinic or, if it’s after hours, to MedVet.
- Do not leave the cat to die alone. Stay with it and provide comfort during the transport.
- Important Contacts:
- San Martin Animal Shelter: (408) 686-3900
- MedVet, San Martin, CA: 5678Emergency Animal Clinic, Phone: (408) 649-7070
2. Cat Crying in a Wooded or Inaccessible Area:
- What to Do: If you hear a cat crying in a wooded area or an area that is not easily accessible, it’s crucial to act quickly.
- Action Steps:
- Contact Animal Control and inform them of the situation.
- If Animal Control is unavailable or it’s after hours, call the police department to see if they can assist.
- If the area is a business property, try to locate the owners to gain access.
- If the cat is in distress, assess the situation, provide comfort, and transport it to the shelter or MedVet.
- Important Contacts:
- San Martin Animal Shelter: (408) 686-3900
- MedVet, San Martin, CA: 5678Emergency Animal Clinic Phone: (408) 649-7070
3. Deceased Cat:
- What to Do: Finding a deceased cat is always sad, but there are steps to ensure it is handled properly.
- Action Steps:
- Post to a local Facebook group to notify the community.
- Call Animal Control to report the deceased cat.
- Animal Control will come out to pick up the cat, scan for a microchip, and attempt to reunite it with its owner or transport it to the shelter for disposal.
- Important Contacts:
- San Martin Animal Shelter: (408) 686-3900
- MedVet, San Jose, CA: Phone: (408) 649-7070
Contacts:
- San Martin Animal Shelter: Monterey Rd, San Martin, CA. Phone: (408) 686-3900
- MedVet, San Martin, CA: Emergency Animal Clinic, Phone: (408) 649-7070
By following these steps, you can ensure that cats in distress receive the care and attention they need. Your quick and compassionate actions can save lives and provide comfort in critical situations.
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