🐾If you haven't already
(these are some suggestions, as you may have already done some of these and some suggestions may not pertain to your situation).
Can you take to see if the dog has a chip.
Any vet, emergency vet, or even some petco or petsmart (if there is a pet hospital there) and fire department might be able to scan (some have scanners). Have them to do a full body scan, as sometimes the chip may have moved.
Please walk the neighborhood and see if he belongs to any of your neighbors. Remember not everyone is on social media.
Let the postman also know, as he normally knows his folks on his route and may recognize the pup.
Please also contact the shelters near you, that is one of the first places a family will go.
WHAT TO DO
The first place owners go, desperate to find their missing pets, is to the shelters to see if they have been picked up or turned in. Call the local shelters asap to let them know where the pet is and provide your contact information. The shelters will ask you if you want to hold the pet until the owners are found or if you want them to pick it up. You can safely notify the shelter and still hold on to the pet until owners come looking for it, if you want to.
Owners may still be out of town! Not uncommon for neighbors & some pet sitters to loose dogs
If you live at an Apt complex ask the office mgr to send an email to all tenants, it could be someone that lives there
Please ask for proof of ownership.
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Thank you for being so kind to help keep this found fur baby safe. Please ensure he/she doesn’t escape from you and if possible, secure inside so a coyote doesn’t and go.
Here’s some guidance steps of additional things to do:
🐶 IF YOU FIND A LOST DOG 🐶
Please take these steps to help reunite them with their family:
1. Post Online:
Share on local lost & found pet pages and apps like:
• Nextdoor
• PawBoost
• Ring (Neighbors app)
• Local Facebook groups
2. Scan for a Microchip:
Take the dog to a vet or animal shelter to scan for a chip.
Many rescuers also carry scanners - ask around!
3. Put Up “FOUND DOG” Signs:
Hang posters in the neighborhood - NOT everyone uses social media.
4. File a Found Report with Your Local Shelter.
This is essential and often legally required.
5. Foster if You Can:
If safe and possible, keep the dog in your care until the owner is found.
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Any new pet added within 2 miles of your location will be automatically shared to your Nextdoor feed.
The post will automatically update when a pet is reunited.
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