Allison P.
1 year ago
Here are the steps to take to find the owner or your lost dog Do what applies to your situation:
1. Put a large sign in your yard that says lost or found dog.
2. Please have the dog scanned for a chip at a vet or 24/7 Emergency animal clinic. (Petco and Petsmart are not good choices as they may not carry a universal scanner and may miss picking up a chip). Make sure the dog is secured first with leash and collar so it can't bolt when taking for a scan. It's free and you shouldn't need an appointment. Call ahead of time to see if they have a "universal" scanner.
3. Please call MCACC to report found or lost dog at 602 372 4598 (or use this link to add dog to lost/found map) https://www.maricopa.gov/5268/Animal-Care-and-Control in case the owner is searching on that site. If the dog was found in another county please contact that county to report as found. If the location found is not in your post, please be sure to add city and major cross streets.
4. Put SIGNS up throughout your area. Get bright poster board from the dollar store & a fat marker, cut into 4 pieces, write FOUND/ LOST DOG, phone # and a picture. Keep it simple since drivers only have seconds to see it.
5. If you can't catch the dog, contact Hartt Animal Rescue and trapping for help: https://azhartt.org/
6. IMPORTANT: Be sure to verify proof of ownership before handing over to anyone including pictures and vet records. Unfortunately there are people who search these sites who will try to claim as their own without proof looking for a free pet, will ask to adopt before owner is found or may offer to foster without connections to a rescue. They may be looking to harm the pup.
OTHER RESOURCES:
24PetConnect to search Lost and Found dogs: https://24petconnect.com/
Arizona Humane Society (best resource for sick or injured pets)
FOUND: https://www.azhumane.org/found-a-pet/
LOST: https://www.azhumane.org/lost-a-pet/
Pawboost: Add lost/ found and create a flyer: https://www.pawboost.com/site/how-it-works
Nextdoor: www.nextdoor.com
Lost Dogs Arizona: https://www.lostdogsarizona.org/
Craigslist (Search Community Lost/Found): https://phoenix.craigslist.org/
Helping Lost Pets:
https://www.helpinglostpets.com/?fbclid=IwAR0k7h6e_3CzwtHsqXcXrAjTUGlsAmqjKzyn-0HQk3CyVSwWKvNnXUPBDf8
I HOPE THESE RESOURCES HELP AND WORK. SHELTERS AND RESCUES ARE VERY FULL. THANK YOU FOR KEEPING THE DOG SAFE. Please update your post if the owner or lost pet is found. Thanks!
