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In an effort to return lost and straying pets to their owners, Animal Services maintains a lost and found network. Current rabies tags can be traced through the office and animals returned to the owner without being impounded. We can also trace ownership of a stray through the use of microchip identification. Owners are asked to visit the shelter in person within 24 hours of losing their pet, bring a picture of the animal if possible. Stop at the front office and let us know that you are looking for a lost pet. After visiting the stray wards, be sure to stop at the front desk again. Ask to look at the found book and complete a lost report. Continue to visit the Shelter every two or three days until the pet is safely returned home. You are the best person to identify your own pet. If you find your pet at the shelter, you may be required to pay a fee to reclaim your pet. As part of the reclaim fee, your pet will have a microchip implanted for identification purposes. Other services that may be included in the reclaim fee are boarding, handling, rabies vaccination and county tag. We keep stray dogs for seven days, and even though there is no required holding time for cats, we try to hold stray cats for four days. After which, they may be considered for adoption. Other tips for finding your lost pet:
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