What to do if you LOSE a pet

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• Check your pet's microchip registry to be sure it is up to date with your information

• Report your pet as lost to the microchip regestery company 

• ​Call local animal shelters; go in person to visit

• Go door-to-door in your neighborhood​

• Post lost flyers in your area

• Post to your local social media lost and found pet pages

• Lay scent items on your porch like unwashed linens, socks, tees, etc.

• DO NOT put out litter boxes for cat

• Set up feed stations with cameras

• Reach out to lost and found pet trackers

• Post your pet to Petco Love Lost her

• From our friends at Full Tilt Tracking, LLC, here are links to pdf files with tips for what to do when you lose your dog or cat. Time is of the essence, and many people make mistakes in that first day.

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What to do if you FIND a pet

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• If possible, safely secure the pet; if not call Animal Control to pick up the pet

• Call your local animal shelters to report the animal as found

• Post to your local social media lost and found pet pages

• Take the animal to a local shelter or vet to scan for a microchip

• Reach out to local rescues for reunification help

• Reach out to local veterinary offices and groomers

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Rehoming Assistance​

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While SPAR will assist in any way possible, we are limited to resources available to help. To assist owners who may need to rehome their beloved pets, we are partnering with Rehome to help owners get the word out and share pets that are looking for a home to transition to.