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Finding Lost Pets

Advice: ​

  • Do walk the area where the pet was lost.  

  • Do make a flier with good quality pictures and post locally.  

  • Do share fliers with others in your area that the pet is missing

  • Do post fliers with local veterinary office and in local feed/pets stores where others might see.  Notify front desk staff that your pet is missing. 

  • Do notify local shelters and rescue groups and provide a flier regarding your missing pet.  Do be sure to include shelters in surrounding areas, in case the finder was passing through your area and took your pet home with them.   

  • Do contact your microchip company if your pet is chipped and notify them that your pet is lost.  Be sure that your contact information is updated. 

 

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Returning Found  Pets

Advice: ​

  • Do walk the area where the pet was found.  Someone may recognize the pet.  

  • Do ask local rescuers for help if you are having difficulty tracking a chip owner.  Some volunteers are very skilled at this.  Microchip Lookup - Detailed Guide

  • Do make a flier with good quality pictures and post locally.  
  • Do share fliers with others in your area that the pet is found.   Someone may know the owner. 
  • Do post fliers with local veterinary office and in local feed/pets stores where others might see.  Notify front desk staff to see if they recognize the found pet.   
  • Do notify local shelters and rescue groups and provide a flier regarding the found  pet.  Do be sure to include shelters in surrounding areas, in case the pet has somehow traveled from its original location.  
  • Do have the pet checked for a microchip. Most Shelters/Rescues and local veterinary offices will be able to check for a chip.   Many independent rescuers also keep a microchip scanner on hand and can assist. Use a microchip look up such as the one at the link below to determine the chip maker and who best to call to obtain owner information.  

Rehoming a Pet

Advice:  

  • Don't wait until the last minute.

  • Do start promoting your pet as early as possible so he/she can find a good, safe home.   

  • Do interview the new potential owner to ensure a good fit and Don't just give you pet to the first person who asks.   E.g. If you give a dog who is not good with cats to a family that has cats- the dog will likely be dumped or taken to a shelter soon after rehoming.   

  • Do ask local shelters and rescues what they can do for you to help you rehome your pet. You may be able to foster the pet for them, or they may be able to courtesy post your pet for you.   

  • Do charge a rehoming fee so those evil folks who take free dogs to use as bait dogs for dog fighting or puppies/kittens to feed to their snakes are deterred.  Many of these evil folks send their wife and kids to pick up your pet so you would never suspect them. 

  • Do make fliers with good information and clear pictures of your pet to post in your local and regional veterinary offices and on bulletin boards in feed supply stores, and other places where a new potential owner might see your pet. 

  • Do talk to others about rehoming your pet and ask them to share with potential pet owners.   

  • Do get your pets shots up to date and preferably get them fixed and microchipped if possible.  This increases their adoptability for new pet owners and makes taking them in more appealing. 

  • Do make a folder for your pet to transfer all applicable records you may have. 

  • Don't be afraid to ask for references or check with local shelters/rescues to see if that person might be on a do not adopt list.  

  • Don't be afraid to ask local rescues for help in screening potential adopters.  The worst they can say is no and they may be able to offer some tips. 

  • Do list your pet on Rehome by adoptapet.com   Rehoming Your Pet – Rehome by Adopt-a-Pet.com

  •  Do list your pet on Facebook pages such as  Austin Pets Alive PASS program page
    (20+) PASS PROGRAM Austin Pets Alive! (TEXAS ONLY PAGE) | Facebook

  •  Do list on other local  (Freestone, Limestone, Navarro, Leon County and surrounding area) facebook pages for rehoming include, but not limited to : 
    Pets Needing Homes - Freestone, Limestone and Leon County TX

  • Pets Needing New Fur-Ever Homes:Dallas-Ellis-Kaufman-Navarro Counties

  • Central Texas Animal Advocates - Facebook

 Can also post on other community Facebook boards- and on apps like Next Door and others.  

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