pet fetchers

If You Find a Lost Pet

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1.  Make sure the 4 paw kiddo is safe and out of the weather (if necessary).  If injured, take to vet if possible.  If not, provide basic care until additional care can be obtained.  If at a vet, check for microchip!!

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2.  Check for a microchip! Vet offices or animal shelters can scan for a microchip to (hopefully) find the human owner.  This can be the fastest way to reunification.

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3. Take a photo or photos and utilize social media.  It is good practice to withhold a small detail of identifying information that only the human caregiver (owner) would know.  This helps prevent wrongful identification by someone who is not the actual owner.  Utilize the same apps as previously mentioned: NextDoor, Facebook, Pawboost, Fido Finder, etc. to get the word out.

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4. Animal Welfare.  Contact animal welfare in your city and surrounding cities to let them know you found a pet.  If possible, post or email a picture to them.  In addition to notifying them, you can take the 4 paw kiddo to the animal shelter and relinquish them to be held there during their stray hold (while trying to find the owner).  

An alternative would be to notify the shelter and then foster the 4 paw kiddo at your home during the stray hold.  This option keeps the kiddo out of the stressful shelter environment while still notifying them in case the owner contacts the animal shelter.

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5) Create found posters and distribute to every animal service business you can find in your area.

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