FOUND A PET?
FIRST, SCAN THEM FOR MICROCHIP
Did you know that 75% of animals that are "lost" are usually picked up within one mile of their home?
It turns out that most pets aren't lost. They're just out for a stroll and need a little help from a human to get them back to their family.
Animal shelters are stressful, scary places for pets, no matter how hard we try to make them an easy place to be. You can help a pet avoid having to go to the animal shelter with just a bit more effort to get them home again!
FOUND a BFFL Cat or Dog with our Microchips?
Take the pet to a microchip scanning location—there’s one probably right in your neigborhood!
There are numerous microchip databases. If the pet is microchipped, we recommend doing the following:
Search the microchip number on the AHAA Microchip Lookup Tool and contact the microchip company to let them know you found the pet
File a Found Report on 24PetWatch.
Call 311 to have dispatchers search local databases
You can also post on social media, apps, and websites to try and find the owners. Don't know where to post?
Take a look below!
POST A PICTURE
Visit PetcoLoveLost.org to post a picture of your lost pet and. look through found pets in the area.
Petco Love Lost allows you to look for your missing pet or help someone find their lost furry friend. Using facial recognition technology, this software searches our animal database for pets that may be your lost loved one. Upload your pictures now and don't forget to microchip your pet once you're reunited!
Download App "Nextdoor" to post a picture of your lost pet.
LOST your Cat?
Fill out our LOST Cat Form
If animal control picked up your pet, they were taken to the city shelter.
LAREDO ANIMAL CARE FACILITY
5202 Maher Street
(956) 625-1860
Check with Animal Control
Animal Control Officers document the animals they collect. If you believe your pet was collected by mistake, be sure to contact your local Animal Control department. Be sure to provide your address and description of your pet to help identify your pet.
IF YOU FIND YOUR PET
GET AN IDENTIFICATION TAG FOR YOUR PET
Identification tags are inexpensive and can be purchased at local pet stores. Include your contact number and address and get a new one if this information ever changes.
MICROCHIP YOUR PET
Microchipping is a more permanent form of identification for your pet. Microchips are as small as a grain of rice and are inserted quickly—they are not GPS systems or unsafe, but only include a serial number that can be entered into a secure database that holds your contact information. You can microchip your pet at any local veterinarian office or at any Pet Health & Wellness events.
SPAY/NEUTER YOUR PET
Unaltered pets are more likely to run off because they are looking for a mate in heat. This can be prevented by spaying or neutering your pet. We offer spay/neuter assistance.