Lost a Pet
Lost a Pet
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Sometimes a pet’s instinct to wander can take over. In the event of a pet getting loose or going missing, there are some important things to consider. Here is a list of steps you can take when searching for a lost pet.
- Contact your local humane society or animal services provider and fill out a lost pet report (fill out your online lost pet report now - see buttons below). If someone has already brought a stray pet into the shelter, they may be able to identify your animal right away.
- Ask your friends and family to help you search the neighbourhood. Chances are your pet has not ventured far. The majority of lost pets are found within 1 kilometre of their home. Try searching in sheds, garages, bushes, and under decks as a scared pet may want to hide in one of these places.
- Post on social media. There are many local Facebook pages within the community. Posting a photo or description of your pet on one of these pages will help spread the word and alert community members to keep an eye out for your lost pet
- Call your veterinarian and inform them of what’s happened. Your pet’s rabies number can be tracked back to your vet.
- Put up “lost pet” posters in your community. This is especially helpful if you include a photo of your pet.
Browse our lost pets here: https://kwsphumane.ca/found-pets
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