⁠What to do if you lose your cat.

Losing a pet is incredibly stressful—but acting fast, thoroughly, and persistently greatly boosts the chances of a reunion. Use a combination of digital platforms, community engagement, and official channels. And once your cat is safe, consider microchipping or updating its existing chip to stay prepared.

If you lose your cat in Qatar, here are the most effective and practical steps to help reunite you as quickly as possible:

1.⁠ ⁠Notify Veterinary Clinics & Use Microchip Registration:

Contact Qatar Veterinary Centre immediately. Send them a clear photo and details of your cat—they’ll post a lost notice on their Facebook page and hospital bulletin, and scan incoming animals for microchips matching your cat’s description. If your cat is microchipped, notify the microchip registry (such as Petsafe Qatar) so they can flag your cat as missing. Veterinarians and shelters across Doha use microchip scanners and can reach you if your cat turns up.

2.⁠ ⁠Reach Out to Local Animal Organisations:

e.g. Qatar Animal Welfare Society (QAWS): Send them an email or direct message with a photo and details, including your location, your cat’s description, any identifying marks, and whether it’s microchipped.
PetSafe Qatar also has facilities and networks that may help locate your cat petsafeqatar.com.

3.⁠ ⁠Post Flyers & Speak with Neighbours:

Create flyers with your cat’s photo, description, and your contact number. Distribute them door‑to‑door within at least 5–10 houses around where your cat disappeared. Talk directly to neighbours, local shopkeepers, delivery drivers, and anyone living nearby—personal contact can make a big difference. Ask businesses such as convenience stores, vets, pet shops, and grooming salons to display your flyer. Don’t forget to check local markets (souqs) in case someone has found your cat and is trying to sell or rehome it.

4.⁠ ⁠Tap Into Social Media & Online Groups:

Post on popular local Facebook groups such as:
-Lost & Found Pets, Qatar
-Lost & Found Pets, Doha
-Cats Lost, Found or Missing in Qatar
Other similar pages and community groups.
Engage with QAWS via their Facebook page or other social media; they often assist in sharing lost‑pet alerts.

5.⁠ ⁠Regularly Visit Shelters & Clinics:

Visit local veterinary clinics and shelters in person every couple of days to check for your cat – even if they haven’t contacted you yet. Shelters may hold microchipped animals, and you may spot your cat before the official notification happens.

6.⁠ ⁠Preventive Tip: Microchip & Keep Your Contact Info Updated:

If your cat isn’t yet microchipped, consider doing so promptly. In Qatar, microchipping is required by law for pet registration and travel, and it significantly increases the chance of recovery. Always ensure your contact details are current in the microchip registry. Outdated information is a common barrier to reuniting with lost pets.