Finding A Lost Pet

If you have lost your pet, begin your search immediately.  DON'T WAIT!

• Visit Your Local Animal Shelters Frequently - Lost animals brought to the Seattle Animal Shelter will be held for 72 hours to give the owner the opportunity to reclaim the lost pet.  After that time, the Seattle Animal Shelter will consider putting the animal up for adoption.   
  
  Most animal shelters hold stray animals only for three business days, after which the animal may be adopted or even euthanized.   It is important that you check the shelter as soon as possible.
  
  
• Visit www.petfinder.com - Search the Internet for your lost pet and post a notice regarding your lost animal.
  
  
• Talk With Your Veterinarian - Often, people who have found a lost animal will inform the closest veterinary office.
  
  
• Talk With Your Postal Carrier and Newspaper Delivery Person - Ask them to keep an eye out for your lost pet and for any "found pet" signs in the area.  Provide them with a photo of the pet.
  
  
• Talk With Your Neighbors - Go door-to-door and inform your neighbors that you have lost your pet.
  
  
• Distribute Signs in Your Area - Go to your local grocery stores, bowling alleys, etc. Include a photo of your pet if possible.
  
  
• Local Newspapers - People who find a lost pet might take out an advertisement in smaller community papers. 
  
  The owner of a lost pet can place an advertisement about the lost animal in local newspapers.  Offering a reward for the pet's safe return can provide an incentive for readers to keep an eye out for the lost pet.