Thank you for taking in this lost pet and for all you are doing to help find their owner. Lost Dogs Illinois is a 501 (c) 3 all-volunteer organization. Facebook postings are not automatic and will be posted as soon as our volunteers are able to post. Please follow these suggestions to help in your efforts:
- Check for a license or ID tag.
- No tags? Ask around your neighborhood in case the dog lives nearby.
- Take the dog to the nearest veterinarian or shelter to have the dog scanned for a microchip & look for a tattoo.
- Call your local police (non-emergency line) to report the dog found.
- Call your local animal control agency (ACO), complete a found dog report or bring the dog to them if you are unable to keep the dog while searching for the dog’s owner.
If you can house the dog:
- Create “found dog” flyers and post it around the neighborhood and animal service businesses.
- Post on your local Craig’s List (under both the Lost and Found and Pet sections), place a newspaper ad, other lost and found internet sites.
Please check Lost Dogs Illinois Missing Dog Album (Photos tab) to see if this dog matches with any of the missing dogs listed. Also check back often in our Is This Your Lost Dog? Album under the picture of the dog you found and LDI found posting. Many times fans will post information there.
Tips for Returning a Found Dog to the Lawful Owner
When someone calls in response to an ad and/or flyer, ask the caller’s name and telephone number and tell him/her, you’ll call back right away.
Do not offer a description of the dog, let the person inquiring describe the dog including unique identifying characteristics. (i.e. scars, tattoo, behaviors, color patterns, etc.)
Ask for Proof of Ownership ( one of the following):
· Vet records (call their vet to confirm)
· Rabies certificate or license
· Adoption papers, registration papers, transfer of ownership or bill of sale
· Photos (dated and w/family members)
Observe the meeting of the dog and person; does the dog show familiarity with person.
Meeting to return the dog; be sure to let a friend or family know where you are meeting or ask one of them to go along. Meet at your local police parking lot, your vet office or any public place in the daylight.
If you find the owner of the dog, please notify us via facebook or email – also please include how the owner was located.
Thank you!
Lost Dogs Illinois
LostdogsIL@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/LostDogsIllinois
www.lostdogsillinois.org
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