LOST AND FOUND ANIMALS
What you can do to help
PREVENTING LOST ANIMALS
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Microchip!
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A small chip inserted into the back of pet
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Contains the owner's name, contact information, and address
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If the pet is lost, it can be scanned to obtain the contact information of the owner
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Can be done by any veterinarian, shelter, or rescue organizations
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Collar with owner's contact information and address
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Sold at pet shops​ and online
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LOST YOUR PET?
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Check all local county shelters
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File a missing pet report to a shelter, so you will be contacted if the pet is turned in
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Strays are held for a minimum of 3 days
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Check/post on local lost and found pet pages on social media
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Check/post on apps such as Neighborhood and Finding Rover
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Post "lost pet" fliers around your neighborhood
FOUND AN ANIMAL?
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If you can temporary house them:
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Take them to a local vet/shelter to check for a microchip​
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Make and post "found posters"
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Post on Facebook lost and found animal pages, other social media pages, Nextdoor, or Finding Rover
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If you cannot house them:
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Call an animal control to take the animal to a local shelter​
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Take the animal to a shelter yourself
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Post on social media pages
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