Lost and Found

When your pet is lost, it is important to act quickly. The first thing to do is to walk around your neighborhood calling your pets name. Put up flyers with a picture of your pet and note any distinctive markings. The text on the flyer should be large enough for drivers to see as they pass. Offering even a small reward will get every kid in the neighborhood involved. As you post the flyers, look for any flyers advertising found pets.

Call the local newspaper. Most papers will let you post a Lost ad for free. Don’t forget to note that you are offering a small reward. Look at current ads to see if anyone has already found your pet. The Post and Courier’s number is 722-6500.

Call local shelters. This includes:

Pet Helpers 795-1110
Doc Williams SPCA 723-7603
Francis Willis 871-3820
JASPCA 747-4849

Call local veterinarians.

Call the after hours emergency clinics:

North Charleston 744-3372
Mt. Pleasant 216-7554

WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND A PET:

Check to see if the animal has tags. If the tags list a veterinarian, call and have them look up the id number. If they include vaccination information but no phone number, call the county shelter and have them look up the id number on the tag. Check to see if the animal has a tattoo. This would usually be on the abdomen, inner thigh or ear. Call a local vet and see if they or another vet can do a free scan for a microchip. If found, this should provide the info you need to return the animal to its home.

Put up east to read signs at the entrances to your neighborhood. Don’t forget to check for lost posters that the owner may have already put up. Place a found ad in the local paper.

Call local shelters to place a report. This includes:

Pet Helpers 795-1110
Doc Williams SPCA 723-7603
Francis Willis 871-3820
JASPCA 747-4849

Also call local veterinarians.