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If Your Pet is Lost
Lost pets often end up at the animal shelter. The best way to make sure your pet is returned to you
is to have proper identification on the collar. A tag with your name, address and phone number
enables whoever finds your pet to contact you immediately. Wearing a rabies tag, which is
required by law, also means your pet can be traced to you.
Some Tips for Finding
Your Lost Pet
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Check our
Lost and Found Pets page (courtesy of Jennie Rogers' Elementary students).
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Notify the animal shelter so the staff can be on the lookout for your pet.
Check back every few days. Your pet may wander or be kept by someone for a while before
being turned in. Try to visit the shelter in person to see if your pet is there.
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Look around the neighborhood and ask neighbors if they have seen the missing animal.
Try driving around the area at night, since pets may hide out during the day.
Drive slowly; your pet may recognize the sound of your car.
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Post notices in public places like shopping centers and veterinarian’s offices. Include a
picture of the lost pet.
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Advertise on the radio and in the newspaper and watch the found ads in the newspaper.
Respond to any that might possibly be your dog or cat, since wandering can change your pet’s
appearance.
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