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FAQ

I HAVE LOST MY PET. HOW DO I FIND IT?

⬤ Go to the Kent County Animal Shelter at 711 Ball, NE, Grand Rapids. Call 616-336-3210 for directions and hours of operation.

⬤ Go to the Humane Society of Kent County at 3077 Wilson, NW, Grand Rapids. Call 616-453-8900 for directions and hours of operation.

⬤ Call local veterinarians to see if someone has contacted them or brought in an injured animal whose owners are unknown.

⬤ Put a "Lost Ad" in the Grand Rapids Press and other local papers. Check the "Found Ads" in local papers.

⬤ Lost Paws - Lost Pet Recovery has an 85% recovery rate. Call them at 616-617-4991.








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WHAT DO I DO IF I HAVE FOUND A STRAY?

If you cannot keep the animal while you are trying to find the owner, take it to the Humane Society or Animal Shelter. Put a "Found Ad" in the local papers advising the pet's owner where to find their animal. It is free and they will run it for 10 days.

If you can keep the animal while trying to find the owner, here are a few tips in trying to locate them:

⬤ Call the Humane Society and Animal Shelter and notify them that you found a lost pet. Don't guess on the breed as it might throw the connection off, just give a description of the animal and the location where you found it.

⬤ Put a "Found Ad" in the local papers. It's free and they will run it for 10 days.

⬤ Don't just assume because it is in bad shape that someone just dumped it off. We know a cat who was gone for 9 months until his owners found him through a poster at a local store. The family that found him said he was a little worse for wear and they were glad to find his owners. His owners were ecstatic.

⬤ Take it to your veterinarian, Animal Shelter or Humane Society and get it scanned for the possibility of a microchip.

⬤ Put flyers with a picture and information around your neighborhood and town.

⬤ Call Lost Paws-Lost Pet Recovery at 616-617-4991 to see if the dog is registered with them.

 

DO YOU TAKE STRAYS OR OWNER SURRENDERED ANIMALS?

We do not take animals from the public. Our animals come from area shelters and humane societies. Please see the information above if you need to turn in an animal.

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