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Fourth of July holiday busy for animals shelters-tips for finding your lost pets
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Jazzy, from iheartmypet.net.
Every year after the 4th of July, animal shelters across the United States report an increase in the number of lost dogs and cats they are called to board. Pets run off to avoid loud fireworks displays or slip outside unnoticed during family gatherings in the home. If you lost your pet this holiday weekend, here are some things you can do to bring them home safely.
1. First, check your own property and neighborhood thoroughly. Look in places you wouldn’t normally expect to find your pet. Some animals, especially cats, can hide in small and strange places, especially when they are scared. Look behind and inside appliances, inside cabinets, sewer or drain pipes, in crawl spaces, roof gutters, and trees. Talk to your neighbors and if possible, make fliers which include a picture of your pet with your phone number to leave at each home in the event that someone in the neighborhood finds your friend later.
2. Call your local animal shelter and, if you haven’t found your pet in a few hours, visit the shelter personally to look at the animals who’ve been brought in. Leave the flier you’ve made with shelter officials. Be sure to keep checking at the shelter every day or two until your pet is located.
3. Find out if there are smaller animal rescue organizations which might be able to help locate the animal. At the bottom of this article, you’ll find a list of those in the Cincinnati area. There are also many websites which allow you to post information about your lost pet for free. You should also check the “found pets” section of those websites and your local newspaper daily.
4. Call emergency veterinary hospitals in your area, to see if they have treated any unidentified animals which match your pet’s description.
5. Sadly, pet owners should also canvass the major roads and highways near their home to be sure their pet did not meet an untimely death on the road. It’s a gruesome task but it’s necessary if you want to be sure to find your animal. You can also call the state Department of Transportation and the city road crews, to see if they picked up any dead animals which match the description of your pet.
6. Be aware that there are many scam artists who will try to take advantage of desperate pet owners searching for animals. If someone calls to say they found your animal, never agree to meet them alone and never invite them to your home. Instead, pick a public place, preferably near a police station, in case you have any problems. And be wary of anyone who claims they found your pet in another city or state, and promises to ship it back to you for a fee. It’s likely they do not have your animal.
For more info: Cincinnati SPCA, Sheltered Paws Animal Rescue Shelter, 513pets.com, iheartmypet.net, Butler County Animal Shelter, Boone County Animal Shelter
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