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Lost and Found Animals
If you've lost a pet, it's important to act quickly to increase the chances of being reunited with your furry friend. Here are some key steps to take:
1. Search Your Neighborhood: Start by checking around your home and neighborhood. Walk around the area, ask neighbors, and check with local businesses where your pet may have wandered.
2. Spread the Word: Share your pet’s details on Lost and Found pets in Lincoln County NC and surrounding areas Facebook page, as well as the Ring App, Nextdoor, commnuity pages etc. Posters with a clear photo, description and contact information are also helpful. LostMyDoggie.com is a great resource to create flyers.
3. View our Website: View Lost and Found Animals that are currently in our care. You are encouraged to visit the shelter in person if you are searching for your lost pet.
4. Complete a Lost Pet Report: For residents of Lincoln County, North Carolina, make sure to complete a Lost Pet Report. This will alert Animal Services and and allow us to help keep an eye out for your pet.
5. Microchip Registration: Ensure that your pets microchip registration is up to date with your current phone number and address, as well as report your pet as lost to the microchip company.
6. Stay Patient and Persistent: Continue checking with local shelters, online lost pet databases, and re-share your pet's information regularly. It can take time, but persistence is key.
The sooner you take action, the more likely you are to bring your pet home safely!
If you've found a pet, it's important to act quickly to increase the chances of the pet being reunited with their owner. Here are some key steps to take:
1. Check Surrounding Homes and Businesses: Begin by checking nearby homes and businesses to see if anyone recognizes the pet.
2. Check for Tags: Check to see if the pet has a collar with a rabies tag or owners information.
3. Scan for a Microchip: Take the pet to any local veterinary hospital to have the animal scanned for a microchip. Utilize the Microchip Registry Lookup to track the microchip. You may also bring the pet to Animal Services to be scanned for a microchip during normal business hours.
3. Spread the Word: Share the pet’s details on Lost and Found pets in Lincoln County NC and surrounding areas Facebook page, as well as the Ring App, Nextdoor, community pages etc. Posters with a clear photo, description and contact information are also helpful. LostMyDoggie.com is a great resource to create flyers.
4. Complete a Found Pet Report: For residents of Lincoln County, North Carolina, make sure to complete a Found Pet Report. This will alert Animal Services and allow us to help you find the pets owner.
6. Offer Temporary Care: If you are unable to find the pets owner and require intake assistance from Animal Services, then please consider holding onto the pet if possible. Animal Services can assist by providing pet food or other supplies to help care for the animal temporarily.
7. Wait for an Intake Appointment: Once the Found Animal Report is submitted, our Community Support Team will reach out to you with information regarding our intake process.
8. Continue Searching for the Owner: Keep an eye on social media, Ring App, Nextdoor etc. for updates on the animal's owner.
The sooner you take action, the more likely you are to bring the pet back home to their family!