lost/unlost cats

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Under a truck on the street where I'd parked was a glimpse of fur, which proved to be a very affectionate cat. Shaggy coat, though, which made me wonder if it was used to being outdoors. (I asked a jogger passing by, who was inconsistent.) I have a vague idea I've seen a "lost cat" poster somewhere in the area, but I couldn't find it along the route I regularly walk. In the mean time the cat hid itself somewhere. No matching "lost" ad in the Times.

What's the right procedure for a questionable cat? Any tips for guessing whether it's supposed to be out?

I wouldn't let a cat run outdoors in the city, but I'm suppose some people would on this side street. I'd certainly give it a tag. But maybe bundling what might be some unwise person's outdoor cat into my car and driving off is too much. Or maybe it wouldn't have been.

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That's a tough call. I've been involved in a couple of cat "rescues" of varying clarity.

If it was without tags and seemed healthy, I'd probably leave it be. But, if it's condition seemed questionable, I'd probably go back and try to coax it out for closer examination. Possibly taking it home and making a bunch of "found cat" signs and return to where it was found and post them.