In most cases, no organization will cover 100% of the cost for your petвЂ™s urgent care. Our Animal Rescue Fund has limited funds available to help low-income pet owners with vet bills.В (Please see our Animal Relief Fund page for more information and an application for medical assistance.)В It is possible for you to secure several contributions from these organizations. Run a вЂњFound PetвЂќ ad on Craigslist and your local newspaper.Include petВ description and your contact number or info. Post вЂњFound PetвЂќ flyers in and around the neighborhood you found the pet.The first place a pet owner is likely to look for their lost pet is at the local shelter. If the pet you found does not have a collar with identification or microchip, immediately contact local shelters and report that you have found an animal.If you are in a position to take the pet to a veterinarianвЂ™s office, take the pet and get the pet scanned for a microchip.В If the pet has a microchip, the veterinarian can call the owner and let them know you have their pet.If the pet you found has a collar with identification, call the phone number on the petвЂ™s identification tag.

Remember, you should always make sure your pet has current identification in the event he or she is lost.В Your pet should wear a collar at all times with your current information and please microchip your pet.В Microchipping will allow pet to be returned to you in the event their collar and pet tag are removed while they are lost.

Check Craigslist and your local newspaperвЂ™s classifieds for вЂњFound PetsвЂќ and put a вЂњLost PetвЂќ listing in each of these resources.В (Craigslist has both a pet section and lost & found section that you can post for a вЂњLost Pet.вЂќ) Check Craigslist and the newspaper daily for a few months.В It is not uncommon for a pet to be lost for a while before someone findвЂ™s them or posts an ad.

And, check with each shelterвЂ™s record of animalsВ dead on arrival. Also, for instance, a cat may jump in a delivery truck and get relocated out of the area or a person may pick up your lost pet and take them out of your area.В Therefore, be sure to check not only the shelter in your immediate area but surrounding areas as well.В In addition, most sheltersВ have a вЂњLost PetsвЂќ registry or bulletin board. Keep in mind that animals can travel far from your home because they can run long distances. It is important to physically check local animal shelters because your pet may look different in his or her picture or may be listed incorrectly as a different breed on the shelter website. Physically go down to the local animal shelters to look for your pet as well as check each shelterвЂ™s website postings for found pets.Make sure you tell neighbors that your pet is missing.В Word of mouth is important in spreading the word.В Plus, tell your mail carrier and other routine delivery persons to be on the look out for your lost pet.Always ask for permission to post a flyer before doing so.В On the flyer, include a photo, description,В petвЂ™s name and your phone number or contact info. Make flyers to post around the neighborhood and at local businesses such as pet supply stores and veterinarian offices.В Other businesses may also let you post flyers such as schools, libraries, or other public places.Search all areas in and around your house, yard, and neighborhood forВ several blocks and even miles in all directions.When you discover that your pet is missing: A good resource to look for rescues for adoption is What to Do if you Lost a Pet If you search on the internet for the species, breed or size pet you are looking for, you are sure to find your next furry family member. There are other rescues that are specific to the size of pet such as small dog rescues.

Some rescues are specific to the species such as dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents, reptiles and more. If you are looking for a rescue group to adopt from, the internet is a good resource to search for rescues. If you are looking to adopt a pet, there are endless shelters and rescues you can contact.В Please take a look at our Shelters page for a shelter near you.

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