Lost and found
The first 48 hours matter most.
Most lost pets are found close to home, and most are found by their own people rather than by a shelter. Start here.
If you have lost a pet
Four things, in this order.
Call us on 770-830-2763 during opening hours and we will help however we can.
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Search close to home first
Most lost pets are found within a few streets. Search at dawn and dusk, call quietly, and leave a familiar-smelling item outside.
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Post where your neighbours look
Local Facebook groups, the CCHS page, and community boards. Include a clear photograph, the street, and the date.
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Call the shelters and animal control
Call rather than rely on online lists, and call again every few days. Descriptions do not always match how a pet is logged.
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Check the microchip registry
Make sure your contact details on the chip are current. An out-of-date registration is the most common reason a chipped pet is not returned.
If you have found a pet
Assume it has a family.
A friendly, well-fed animal is almost always someone's. Have it scanned for a microchip at any veterinary practice or shelter — the scan is free and takes seconds — and post where you found it before you post that you are keeping it.
If the animal is in danger
If an animal is injured, in immediate danger, or you believe it is being harmed, contact local law enforcement or animal control first. Call us afterwards.
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