Fill out a lost report as completely as possible at ALL shelters near you.

Most shelters ask that you file a lost report in person to insure that you have the opportunity to look for your pet and also look through the shelter "Found Book" and DOA and Injury reports.

Lost reports stay on file for at least 30 days. If you are disabled, ill or have extenuating circumstances which prevent you from coming to the shelter in person, some shelters will assist you by having a staff member look through the files for you.

Make Lost Posters and Post in Areas Where You Think Your Pet Was Lost.

If possible, include a photograph or reproduction of a photograph of your pet on the posters. Posters or pictures may be posted at the shelter with your completed lost report.

Contact Veterinarians in your area to see if someone has brought in an injured or unidentified animal.

A list of local veterinarians is available in the yellow pages of your phone book.

Place an ad in the "Lost" section of your local newspaper, and check the "Found" section daily.

Go door to door in the neighborhood where your pet was lost to see if anyone has seen your pet.

Show a picture of your pet and ask others to keep an eye out for your pet.

Reminder:

Animals wearing identification are held for at least seven days, Animals not wearing identification are held for only 4 days and then are placed up for adoption or euthanized.

Don't give up. Pets are sometimes reunited with their owners Several weeks after they are lost.

Remember - Shelters receive animals other than dogs and cats, if you have lost ANY animal please check your local shelter and file a lost report.

Names and Phone Numbers of Local Shelters:

• Stanislaus County Shelter (209) 558-7387
• SPCA of Stanislaus (209) 575-2918
• Turlock Animal Control (209) 668-5530
• Oakdale Animal Control (209) 847-5625

State Law requires persons finding a lost pet call their local animal shelter and report that they have found an animal and leave their address or phone number as well as a description of the animal.

Tips for Preventing your Pet from getting lost