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Losing a pet can be very upsetting and stressful - for you and your pet! Here are some tips on what you can do to get your pet home safely as soon as possible!

DON'T WAIT!

    1. Begin your search immediately at local shelters.
    Click on the links to animals at Animal Services shelters in El Dorado County. Or you may visit our shelters in person.

    Placerville shelter dogs, cats, and other animals

    South lake Tahoe shelter dogs, cats, and other animals

    See animals at other shelters in the area by visiting petharbor.com

    Check shelters every 2-3 days - Most animal shelters only hold stray animals for a few business days before they are either made available for adoption or must be euthanized. Do not assume that a telephone call is enough! When you visit shelters check the kennels and Found Animal reports that may be posted in the office! Click here for a list of area shelters..

  1. Complete a Lost Animal Report and bring or FAX it to the El Dorado County Animal Services business office in Placerville at 415 Placerville Drive, Suite N, FAX: (530) 622-6851, or in South Lake Tahoe at 1120 Shakori Drive, FAX: (530) 577-5318. You can also come to the shelters and complete this form.
  2. Post and Distribute Flyers in Your Area - Make flyers with your pet's photo and description and the date and location they were lost. Be sure to include your address and phone number on the flyer. Post these in the neighborhood and distribute them to local veterinarians, groomers, pet and feed stores, schools and other local businesses. (And once you have found your pet, be sure that you take down the flyers and notify the businesses!) You can use our Lost Animal Report for your flyers, or design them yourself.
  3. Place an Ad and keep looking in your Local Newspapers - Place an advertisement in your local newspapers and offer a reward, but do not specify the amount. This can act as an incentive for people to keep an eye out for your pet. Also, keep checking the Found Pet ads - often persons finding a lost pet will place an advertisement. Many newspapers offer free Lost and Found ads (try the Mountain Democrat or Tahoe Tribune).
  4. Talk with Local Veterinarians - Oftentimes, people who have found a lost animal will notify the closest veterinary office to inform them that they have found a lost pet. Click here for a list of local veterinarians.
  5. Talk With Your Mail and Newspaper Delivery Persons - Provide them with a photograph and ask them to keep an eye out for your pet and/or any "found pet" signs in the area.
  6. Search! - Go door-to-door and inform neighbors that you have lost your pet. Also drive around looking for your pet and calling your pet's name.
  7. Visit www.petshelternetwork.com - Search the Internet for your lost pet and post a notice regarding your lost animal.
  8. Don't give up! - Many pets are found months after they are lost! So keep looking and doing everything you can to bring your pet home. Click here for local shelter contact information.

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