Question: are there portable chip readers? I need to see if my "new" cat has a chip. [View all]

Background: a rather exotic (maybe expensive) adult, well-fed, lovable cat has taken up residence on my property (and, yes I've opened up the garage to her). AND my dear husband has been feeding her (and petting her). This has been going on for about a month. I've seen no postings for this type of lost cat. And quite frankly we have enough geriatric rescues (we're becoming known as the cat house of the neighborhood).

I tried to put her in a cat carrier to bring her to a Vet, but she wasn't having it.

My son told me to be careful about posting a "found" ad because someone may lay claim due to her breed.

So any advice would be helpful. We're falling for this sweetie, and I'm sure someone misses her.