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     • Choosing a Cat
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      • What to do if you have lost your pet
      • What to do if you find a stray animal
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• Contact

What to do if you find a stray animal

If you find a stray dog you should contact West Devon Borough Council on 01822 813600 and ask for the dog warden.

Should you find a stray cat you must first ascertain whether it is actually a stray, or is a wanderer, as some cats can roam fair distances from their homes.  If it is a true stray then you can contact Okehampton Cats Protection on 01409 221595

Stray animals can be brought to the surgery so that we can scan them for a microchip.  If a chip is present then we can contact the animals owners and reunite them with their pet.