This cat frequently comes to our terrace, almost 3-4 times a week. It doesn’t have a necklace or tag (for veterinarian). But maybe because the tag is hidden underneath the fur.
– Is this a wild cat? Is wild cat common in Norway?
– Are we allowed to feed a wild cat in Norway?
I’m just afraid that this is not a wild cat, and I guess the owner don’t want a stranger to feed his/her cat without approval…
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Most cats don’t have necklaces or stuff like that
No, we don’t have wild cats.
It could be a stray, but it looks too healthy for that.
By “tag”, do you mean microchip? Microchipping is (luckily) becoming very common, and many rely on this as opposed to a collar.
Do not feed cats which don’t belong to you.
If you think it could be a stray, or it looks sick/skinny/injured, you should contact your local Dyrebeskyttelsen.
Some feral cats are everywhere, but it’s not that common over here imo – but this one seems well kempt, it probably lives nearby
A feral long haired cat wouldn’t have such a well kept fur, and it looks healthy and well kept. It’s just looking to score some food probably because cats will let you feed them even if they have a home where they are fed. They are not loyal in that regard. Please don’t feed it.
Its just a cat
Is this Oslo? Many cats are just let outside , and they’re use to humans I think as I’ve noticed they’re often open for contact with strangers. Some years ago there was an open source map, “kattekartet”, where you could register meeting one. Not sure how current that is now.
My landowner has a cat that looks almost the same! He is used to roaming around the area whenever he is out and he is very curious /friendly.
I’d suggest not to feed him, unless you talk with thr owner, cause he might end up coming over more frequently and the owners might get worried.
He looks like the local mouser dont worry about him, he is probebly just conducting a suprice inspection to check for rodents. its common to let the cat out of the house this is so you dont need to deal with litter and it helps keep the rodents away.
if in doubt go to your local lost animal facebook page and post a picture and ask if anyone know the owner.
its always good to do that before taking any action unless the cat it practiacly forcing its way in, or oviusly hurt / starving. at that point make a facebook post to the local animal group and call the police / redningstjenesten, and ask for advice.
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i have twice had a large cat jump in to my car and occupy it, i just took a photo went to the closest house and asked if they know it, witch they did and they helped me restrain the cat untill i was able to drive away.
Please don’t feed the cats you see. I have a outside cat without collar and would be very pissed if someone fed mine
That is not a stray.
If you have a local facebook group or something like that for your area, try share a picture of him to identify the owner. Cats rarely travel further than a couple of kilometres.
Maybe you get lucky if no one owns him. Our boy was adopted bec he was hanging out outside evryday. Started feeding him a little. He started sleeping outside. Looked at the fur if it’s groomed or something. After few months, it looks it havent been brushed for a while.We took it to a vet. No chip. No one was claiming it. No one posted a missing cat. So we adopted him. Goodest good boy ever.
Most domestic cats have a chip. It is in their neck. Sometimes you can feel it or you can have a vet scan it.
[Mattilsynet ](https://www.mattilsynet.no/dyr_og_dyrehold/dyrevelferd/rad_om_dyrevelferd/lurt_aa_idmerke_katten.5038) or a vet can provide more info.
Looks like a cat with a home. These days, many cat owners microchip their cats, you have to go to the vet to find the chip number.
It might have a chip. A lot of people microchip their cats instead if using collars. If someone lost the cat, it can be taken to the vet, who can scan for a chip, and if it has one, that tells you who the owners are.
There’s usually a facebook group for every area in Norway. You could find the group for your area and post a picture asking if anyone knows the cat.
This cat obviously gets combed regularly, and have access to food. Its not wild. So please dont feed them.
Lots of cats in Norway do not wear collars or bands. They will usually have a chip that can be scanned by veterinarians.
Wild cats aren’t really a thing in Norway no. People just like to let their cats roam free. They don’t often have collars on as collars can get stuck on things in the woods. But that doesn’t mean they’re not tagged in other ways. It could be tattooed or microchipped.
Don’t feed it. It may get confused about where its supposed to live.
It’s not a lynx, so it’s definitely not wild.
The easiest way to check is to see if it has an ‘ID’-tattoo in the ear. That means it is chipped.
Is it really that uncommon to have a collar on your outdoor kitties here? I have one on mine (break-away is a must) so she has less chance of disrupting the wildlife in the area and to hear if she’s nearby (doesn’t help she looks adorable with one as well)
[Cats usually stay close to their home](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-09694-9), so this cat might live in the area.
The cat also seems to be in great shape and it looks like someone might be taking care of it. I doubt it is a stray cat.
Unless you know the owner personally, you shouldn’t feed it. It can get accostomed to it and return for more.
It’s not a wild cat but it’s a Forrest cat
Its a badger. Not a cat
Just because they don’t have a tag/chip/necklace doesn’t make them a stray…..
I’d say this cat is just very social and feels safe on your territory. But if you’ll feed it. It’ll have the opposite effect. The cat’ll stay. Why leave when there’s free shelter and food?
I have a cat just like that (so similar i was thinking it was ours when i saw the first picture). It wanders around outside with no collar. It’s chipped but the chip is hidden under so much fur that vers have a hard timing scanning it. She’s lazy and a huge coward, so she doesn’t hunt or fight.
There are no wild cats in urban areas in Norway. This cat definitely has a home, probably several homes of other families feed it now and then.
wait, where I’m from we dont put “tags” how does that work?
Cats dont wear jewelry in Norway 😁
If the cat is chipped it should have a tatoo in his ear.
It might have a chip in its ear. It also looks pretty groomed, so I doubt its homeless.
If you have a local facebook group you ask for its owner there. I found one for my area and asked and it was living not far away. Now I look after her if they go away for holidays.
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It is NOT a wild cat. Wild cats (or domesticated cats that have become wild) do not seek humans, they are afraid of them. This cat is obviously seeking human attention and probably food. If it seems it has deteriorating health, call Dyrebeskyttelsen, and they will take it in, have a vet look at it, and try to find new owners. But the cat you see here looks to be in good shape and it’s probably just looking for a second food source, in addition to its owner. It is not uncommon, cats are opportunists. Common courtesy is not taking other peoples’ cats in or feeding them.
Nope, the fur looks way to cared for….