What To Do If You
Find a Lost Pet
Lassie Come Home--NC
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You Could Save the Life of a Lost Pet!
- Don't assume the animal has been abandoned. It's very possible that the animal on your doorstep has a family who loves him and is searching for him.
- If an animal is wandering the streets take him to safety. Do not put yourself in danger...be cautious...act quickly. It just takes seconds for a cat or dog to be hit by a car.
- Look for Identification. A name tag can lead you directly to the owner. Rabies tags and tax tags have traceable numbers.
- If there is no identification tags consider taking the animal to a veterinerian or shelter that has a microchip scanning device to check for a microchip. Look for tatoos.
- An option is to turn the animal over to a shelter or humane society. His owner may be found or he may be placed for adoption.
- Contact shelters and humane societies and report the animal to them. They need the information on file in case the owners call there looking for their pet. If you wish to foster the animal tell them you wish to do so. Most agencies are agreeable to this.
- Place a "found pet" ad in your local paper. When placing the ad omit a pertinent piece of information about the pet. This will help you to be sure you find the owner. You may want to ask responders of the ad the name and phone number of their veterinarian. Call the vet and verify the information before turning the pet over to the caller.
Local Newspaper Information - Check the "Lost Pet" ads daily.
- Ask people in the neighborhood if they know who owns the animal
- Look for posters in the area that may be posted for the pet.
A lost pet is depending on you!
Do for this animal what you would want someone to do for your beloved pet!
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