Phoenix — July 4th is one of the busiest times of the year for finding lost pets.
What if I lose or find my pet? Maricopa County provides the following hints:
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- report lost pet
- Go to Maricopa County stray animal map tool. The map allows residents to proactively post where dogs and cats have been released or where animals have been picked up. NOTE: If added, animals will stay on this map for up to 5 days.
- Register a lost pet petco love lost Show possible matches.
- Please check 24Pet Connect.com website. All animals discovered by MCACC are listed here. Animals brought in without any identifying information (e.g. license again microchip), which can only be held as “Stray – Hold” for 72 hours. 72 hours after that, the animal could be released to the public for adoption.
- keep watching. Many pets are found by residents and may not take the animal to the shelter for several days.
- Post flyers in areas where pets have disappeared. Ask schools and businesses in your area if they can put up flyers.Download for free Sample flyer (PDF).
- Spread the word about your pet using social media, Nextdoor, Craigslist, and other free networking sources. Consider Straydar, Lost Dogs Arizona, and other Facebook groups.
- Call the Lost and Found Division at 602-372-4598. Note: This phone number is not staffed 24/7. First of all, please use the pet lost report above.
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- If the dog can be found and safely housed, appropriate agency to report it.You can also use the Maricopa County one Online form to report a stray cat.
- with that in mind MCACC does not accept cats.
- The Arizona Humane Society accepts all feral animals that are sick, injured or abused. Please contact us directly at 602-997-7585 ext. 3800 or click here for more information.
- If your dog or cat has a Maricopa County tag, call 602-506-PETS and follow the directions to obtain the owner’s contact information.
- Take your pet to a veterinary clinic, shelter, or pet supply store to have it scanned for a microchip.
- visit stray animal map tool Look for possible matching lost reports.
- Take a walk around the spot where it was found.
- Look for lost pet flyers in your area.
- report pet found
- To create a pet discovery report, Online form to report a stray cat
- Call the number of pet flyers you find in your area.
- Post your pet on social media such as the Nextdoor app.
- Use facial recognition technology in: petco love lost Show potential matches.
- Acceptance of MCACC shelters is by appointment only. a another Reservations are required each individual animal. click here Book a stray dog adoption appointment at West Shelter @ 2500 S. 27th Ave, Phoenix, AZ.
