If you end up housing the found/stray cat during the period you are looking for possible owners, it is extremely important that you keep him/her isolated from your pets for the safety of all animals involved. The cat that you have found may have parasites such as fleas, ticks, and worms that your pets could contract, and the found cat may also exhibit aggression towards your pets, potentially causing stress for everyone in the household. If the cat’s owner does not claim him/her during the stray hold mandated by your county, then you are free to re-home the cat to a private adopter or rescue group. Utilizing services like Adopt-a-pet and Pet Finder can facilitate the re-homing process by connecting you with potential adopters.

Remember to never give a cat away for free and carefully screen all potential adopters to ensure the cat's safety and well-being; this precaution helps prevent instances where pets re-homed for free may fall into dangerous situations, like being used as dog bait or for worse matters.