01/18/2024
Help, I’m missing my pet! Now what? A lost pet is any owners worst nightmare but it is important to stay calm and act fast. You can take the following steps to help bring your furry friend home safely 🐾
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- Don’t delay! Don’t waste time hoping your pet will come home. The sooner you begin you search, the better the odds of finding them. Click the link below to file a missing pet report 👇
- Search your neighborhood or the area your pet was lost. Check with your neighbors first and let people know you have a missing pet. Check any places they could have become trapped or may be hiding, such as in sheds, garages, basements, and underneath porches. Lost cats, especially indoor only cats, tend to hide in the immediate area. Lost dogs tend to stay nearby and can often be located within a few blocks of where they became lost. Very nervous pets will often hide during the day, so be sure to check the area at night with a flashlight.
- File a report with your local shelters. You should also check with surrounding animal shelters and animal control facilities. Send photos and check daily for any updates. You can also check with your local police department to see if any stray animals were picked up or reported.
- Check your local neighborhood groups on Nextdoor and Facebook. Check with lost pet groups on social media as well like Happy Tails Lost Pet Patrol, Lost Dogs of the Finger Lakes and Finger Lakes Cats Lost and Found.
- Use a good photo to make “lost pet” signs. Put them up in your neighborhood, veterinary offices, pet stores, libraries, grocery stores, post offices. You should also make a digital “lost pet” sign and share on social media.
Protect & Connect 🐾 Protect & Connect 🐾 Lost & Found Pets Missing a pet? Found a stray pet? Use the forms below to file a lost or found pet report. You can contact our office during business hours to inquire about recently impounded animals and strays. If you believe your pet has been impounde...
