What to Do if You Find a Lost Pet in Barton Creek Ranch
Losing a pet can be a heart-wrenching experience. As a resident in Montgomery County, there are steps you can take if you find a stray or lost pet, which could significantly increase the chances of their safe return to their family.
First, check out the Petco Love Lost database at lost.petcolove.org. Thanks to its groundbreaking innovation, you can make use of the patented pet facial recognition technology to identify lost pets more easily and quickly. This can potentially help rehome stray pets and reunite lost pets with their owners.
If you have found a stray pet, take them to a vet or shelter to be scanned for a microchip as soon as you can. Often, pets will have a registered microchip that can prove invaluable in tracing their owner. Immediately contact the Microchip Company to create an alert or a flier to increase the chances of pet's safe return.
It's also advisable to drive around the local area in search of the owner or any signs that might hint at a lost pet. Using the same resources that are available for searching for a lost pet, create fliers and post info and pictures of the found pet to facilitate the owner finding their pet.
If you can, hold onto the pet for a few days to give the owner time to locate their pet. As a last resort, take the pet to your local shelter for additional assistance. Montgomery County Animal Shelter and Conroe Animal Shelter are two local shelters that can help in this regard.
In parallel, post signs around your area and in your front yard. This could alert someone who may be searching for their lost pet or looking for signs.
If you have lost your pet, you should visit the area shelters in person at least every other day. Shelters have varying stray hold periods and then place animals for adoption or even euthanize after the hold time is over. Going in person to look is a critical step as pictures posted online are not always clear or good.
Remember, it's crucial to check shelters outside of your local area too, as people often take animals to shelters they are familiar with.
In your search efforts, make use of the lost pet resources including Pet Harbor, Lost Dogs of Texas, Citizens for Animal Protection, and more.
Let's together make Montgomery County a safe place for our furry friends. Whether you've found a stray or your beloved pet has gotten lost, remember, we're here to help. So, don't hesitate to contact Montgomery County Animal Services at 936-442-7738 or via email at shelter.counter@mctx.org.
Finally, remember that there are pets waiting for their forever homes. Opt to Adopt from MCAS and expand your family with a loving pet. Volunteer, foster or donate – there are countless ways to make a difference. Together, let's ensure every pet has a safe and loving home.
