Found a Cat in Florida: Microchip and Reporting Steps
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Document a found cat in Florida safely, arrange a veterinary microchip scan and report identifying details through appropriate lost-and-found channels.
Finding a stray or seemingly lost cat in Florida puts you in a position to be a hero for both the cat and a family who's desperately searching. Here's exactly what to do.
Step 1: Check for a Microchip (Free at Any Vet)
Take the cat to any Florida veterinary clinic for a free microchip scan. This is the single fastest way to find the owner. All Florida shelters also scan for free. If a chip is found, the vet can look up the registered owner immediately.
Step 2: Report to Your County Shelter
- Broward County: Broward County Animal Care — (954) 359-1313
- Miami-Dade: Miami-Dade Animal Services — (305) 884-1101
- Palm Beach County: Palm Beach County Animal Care — (561) 233-1200
File a "found animal" report and include the location, date, and description. This flags the record so it shows up when the owner files a lost pet report.
Step 3: Post Online with Location Details
- Nextdoor — in the neighborhood where you found the cat
- Facebook "Lost & Found Pets" groups for your county
- PawBoost.com — files with local shelters automatically
Could It Be One of Our Missing Cats?
We are searching for RJ (male Ragdoll mix, cream/brown, blue eyes), Lisana (female Ragdoll mix, cream/white), and Daisy (female Persian mix kitten, white/cream fluffy) — stolen from Fort Lauderdale in February 2025. All three are microchipped. If the cat you found could be one of them, please call +1 (541) 390-2114 immediately. A $5,000 reward per cat is offered.