Found a Pet

If the pet is wearing a collar with tags, be sure to call the owner listed. If not, you can have the pet scanned for a microchip at many vet offices or pet stores. Once you have a microchip number, you can look the pet’s registered information up at PetMicrochipLookup.org or by calling and try to make contact with the owner.

Search the LOST listings on Petco Love Lost, the national lost and found database and register the found pet on Petco Love Lost. Pawboost is another resource you can utilize to find the pet’s owner.

Bring the pet to 9501 Black Bear Trail, Fort Smith, AR 72916 during our hours of operation. A staff member will be there to greet you and help you through the next steps.

FSAH asks that residents who find friendly lost dogs schedule a time to have them vaccinated, and if possible, take them home for three days while their vaccines take effect. Contact FSAH will provide resources to help find the dog’s owner while it is in your home. Finders can make a vaccine appointment by contacting FSAH via email fortsmithanimalhaven@gmail.com or calling (479) 551-2221. An appointment is not required but will reduce wait times.

Submit a “Found Pet” report through 24PetConnect and review the pets already posted to increase your odds of a reunion. On 24 Pet Connect, enter your ZIP code in the left-hand column to get started. Those who have found loose pets are also encouraged to utilize this database system to report the found pet.

Make sure to share the pet you’ve found on social media like Facebook and Nextdoor. You can also print and post lost pet flyers in the community you found the pet in. Often, lost pets are found very close to their home.