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Lost? Found?
Not sure what to do first? Here are some basic tips for
you:
For LOST animals
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Check the
Franklin
County Shelter. Give them a description and if
possible
email
them a photo. Don't forget surrounding counties -
animals don't read signs and don't know where the
county lines are!
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Find a photo
and enlarge it so it can be easily seen by drivers on the road.
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Use
this
"Lost!" flier as a template
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Print it out in color and affix to a poster sized
sheet, board or cardboard.
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Post at all entrances
and major intersections and take to local shops,
post offices, vet offices, etc in your area within a
2-5 mile radius from where you found the animal.
Animals can travel long distances - especially if
they were frightened at the time.
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Offer a reward for lost pets - this may or may not
motivate someone with info to come forward but it
doesn't hurt to try.
For FOUND animals
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Check the
Franklin
County Shelter. Give them a description and if
possible
email
them a photo. Don't forget surrounding counties -
animals don't read signs and don't know where the
county lines are!
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Use
this
"Found!" flier as a template
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NO PHOTOS on the flier!
You want callers to identify the animal without
having seen a photo first. This is for the safety of
the animal and for you!
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Use minimal detail as
this prevents anyone who is not the owner to claim
the animal. Make sure to ask anyone who contacts you
if the animal has any distinguishing features such
as scars, colors, tattoos, etc before allowing the
animal out of your care.
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Use the large blank
area on the flier to fill in the type of animal
(cat, dog, horse etc) and it’s gender.
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Post at all entrances
and major intersections and take to local shops,
post offices, vet offices, etc in your area within a
2-5 mile radius from where you found the animal.
Animals can travel long distances - especially if
they were frightened at the time.
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If the animal has any
injuries, is flea or tick infested or appears
extremely thin, a visit to a vet is advised.
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We suggest waiting 7-14
days before taking down the fliers.
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If you choose to keep
the animal, be aware that all domesticated animals
are considered property in the State of North
Carolina.
Other Resources
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Pawsabilities
a North Carolina based search &
rescue individual. She is
available to advise you on how
to conduct a search for lost
pets
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Missing
Pet Partnership
is a national, nonprofit
organization dedicated to
reuniting lost companion animals
with their owners/guardians.
They have some great tips
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Stolen
Horse International
works to help return horses to
their owners
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Lassie
Come Home
is a North Carolina based Lost
and Found website with good
information and online Lost and
Found listings
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FidoFinder.com
or
TabbyTracker.com are other good options for
online listing
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