Found Strays at the Oshkosh Area Humane Society

Staff is here 7 days a week. IMPORTANT: All animals are scanned for a microchip at check-in. All strays are held to allow the owner time to redeem them for the mandatory 4-days plus the day of intake. After that time, if the animal has not been redeemed or arrangements have not been made for pick up of the animal, the animal becomes the legal property of the Oshkosh Area Humane Society. If you ha

ve any questions or information about a particular animal please call 920.424.2128, ext 2, ext 1. We are not able to respond to all questions made on this page. If you see your animal on this page please call 920.424.2128, ext 2, ext 1 or stop at our shelter at 1925 Shelter Ct., Oshkosh, WI . If staff is not available to answer your call please leave a clear voicemail with your name and working phone number. Please ensure your phone is able to accept voicemails. For requirements on how to reclaim your animal visit our website here: https://www.oahs.org/reclamation-requirements/

Staff will only be posting to this page upon intake of the animal. When the animal is redeemed or when the stray hold is up the picture and all associated comments will be deleted. After the stray hold is over, if the animal is not redeemed, the animal may be made available for adoption. We cannot "hold" any stray for potential adoption. Please check our website at www.oahs.org for a listing of all currently available animals. We are deliberately not giving much identification information about the animal because we want to give the owner the opportunity to be able to identify their animal correctly to ensure the animal is going to the right home. Lose a Pet? What to Do. Has your cat or dog gone missing? Follow these guidelines for finding your lost cat or dog.

1. Immediately file a "lost" report with all area humane societies, rescues and veterinary clinics. Many organizations, including OAHS, have an online form you can quickly submit so you can be contacted immediately if your pet comes in. Submit a Lost Dog Report to OAHS: https://www.oahs.org/services/lost-found/lost-dog


Submit a Lost Cat Report to OAHS:
https://www.oahs.org/services/lost-found/lost-cat


2. Post your pet online -There are many groups on Facebook dedicated to reuniting lost pets with their owners. The Nextdoor app is another good way to contact those who live in your neighborhood and alert them to a missing or found animal. Facebook has both Lost Dogs of Wisconsin and Lost Cats of Wisconsin where you can submit the information and they will automatically generate flyers to distribute.

3. Get the word out! Distribute flyers to neighbors and area businesses with a picture, description of your pet and your contact information. LOST DOG? From Lost Dogs of Wisconsin (www.lostdogsofwisconsin.org) -www.facebook.com/lostdogsofwisconsin

Immediately put out food, water and your dog's bed or an article of your clothing at the location where your dog was last seen. There is a good chance that your dog may return. Dogs rely heavily on their scent and they can pick up the scent of familiar objects to lead them home! LOST CAT? From www.petfinder.com

When Indoor Cats Get Lost:

1. Determine the escape point: When an indoor-only cat escapes outside, the best technique to use is to determine the escape point, like perhaps a door found cracked open

2. Follow the edge of the house or building: A panicked cat will typically follow along the side of the house, rather than risk slinking or bolting out into the open. However, this depends on what happens the moment that cat escapes — if the mail man is walking up the sidewalk the cat could bolt and run directly across the street. But most times, indoor cats will either slink left or slink right following the edge of the house.

3. Look for the closest hiding spots: Following the edge of the house to the right, look for the first hiding place — deck, access under a house, shed with opening, open garage, etc. — and focus on that area. Then do the same to the left.

4. Place humane traps, cameras or food in those spots: If you don’t see or find the cat, you can put humane traps there, wildlife cameras, or even a plate of food at first to see if it vanishes. FIND A PET OUTSIDE OF OSHKOSH? Do you live outside the City of Oshkosh, and are unsure of what to do if you find or lose a pet? The Oshkosh Area Humane Society is contracted with many townships around the Fox Valley area to take any stray pets that are found. If you find or lose a pet - the first step is to contact the Town Chairperson or Constable. The OAHS holds contracts with the following areas:
City of Oshkosh
Town of Algoma : 920-235-3789
Town of Black Wolf (Leo, Constable) : 920-410-2400
Town of Clayton (David, Animal Control) : 920-836-3046
Town of Neenah (Bob, Chairman) : 920-729-5995
Town of Nekimi : 920-426-5811
Town of Omro (Brian, Chairman) : 920-279-3181
Town of Poygan (Marty, Chairman) : 920-685-6755
Town of Ruschford (Sean, Constable) : 920-685-0913
Town of Utica : 920-410-0347