Do you have a lost pet that you are searching for? First of all, we are very sorry that this has happened to you. We want to help you get your furry family member home. With the potential inclement weather this week, we want to share tips of how to make signs/flyers that will work…
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Lost & Found Pet Pages on Facebook – Updates Needed
Did you know that we have a list of Facebook pages and Facebook groups dedicated to lost and found pets? The list has been compiled manually and provides a breakdown by state. It also provides a list of resources that provide national coverage. The purpose of this resource is to help owners and those who have found…
Calling the microchip company should be one of the first things you do
Has your pet gone missing? Is your pet lost? Yes. Is your pet microchipped? Yes? Fantastic! It is absolutely critical that you contact your microchip company ASAP as soon as your pet goes missing. And we do mean, right away! Why? Most individuals who find pets will take the pet to have it checked for…
Found a fur baby in the metro St Louis area overnight?
Just a helpful reminder for folks if you ever find a pet in the evening/nighttime hours and can’t keep them at home til the shelter opens in the am: St Louis City: Humane Society on Macklind has an overnight drop off system. St Charles County: The Emergency Clinic in O’Fallon will keep found pets overnight…
How long does it take to find the owner of a lost pet?
Our Missouri Lost & Found Paws team has been working on lost and found animals since 2011. We can tell you that it can take up to two months at times to find the Guardian of a pet. It is extremely challenging for the Guardian to find their lost pet. Most Guardians look at the…
Why You Should Measure Your Pet
Have you ever been at the groomer’s, veterinarian, or dog park and seen the same breed of pet standing next to each? Have you wondered, wow, they look so similar down to the patch on their chest, or the stripes across their body? It can be really difficult to distinguish and identify who is who!…
Strike a pose! When’s the last time you snapped a photo of your pet?
Missouri Lost & Found Paws is committed to keeping pets safe this summer as vacation season arrives! Follow our Summer Series 2017 of how to keep pets safe! When is the last time you snapped a photo of your furry family member(s)? As our pets age, their physical appearance can change. They can gain weight,…
Does the pet you found have a microchip?
Check out our easy checklist for researching microchips in found pets!