Finding Your Lost Pet
If you suspect your pet is missing or lost...
Please do not panic. There are many resources available to assist you through this difficult time. Call MCPAWS Regional Animal Shelter at (208) 634-DOGS to speak with a staff member if your pet is missing. After hours, leave a message with a description of your pet and your phone number. You will receive a response the next business day. In case of emergency, call your veterinarian or your local police department.
What to do when your pet is lost
First check the places where you last saw your pet, and all the places they may run to looking for fun. Ask people you see along the way- they may know which direction your pet went. If no sign of your pet is found, call MCPAWS at 634-DOGS to see if your pet has been brought in as a stray or impounded by the police. Call the Police Department and let them know your pet is missing. Animals that are astray in town will likely be captured and taken to MCPAWS. Contact your local Veterinary Offices. Sometimes good-doers who find stray pets will take them to the nearest Veterinarian. Create posters and distribute them around town and near where your pet was lost. View the PDF's below for more detailed information and tips on finding your pet!
Tips for finding your lost dog:
Tips for finding your lost cat:
Create a lost pet poster:
Did You Know?
95% of lost pets with tags will get returned to their owner. 95% of lost pets without tags won't find their way back home.
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Microchipping your pets allows animal shelters, veterinarians, and other animal care facilities to access your contact information in the event your lost animal is located. MCPAWS offers microchipping service to the community!