Why it's important to act right away:
A stray left at the
shelter after 3 days is evaluated for adoption. Adoptions are final.
New adopters of unclaimed
strays will not be contacted to return a pet if the original owner
shows up later. Once your pet has
been missing
overnight, call the shelter as soon as possible.
To prevent losing
pets:
Check for any escape routes if your animal is in a
fenced enclosure.
Make sure the dog has "busy toys" if you are gone for any length of
time and that he gets sufficient time and exercise with you. We have
names of wonderful trainers who can help you.
Every pet
should wear an I.D. tag with your current information. These can be
purchased
at the Shelter or animal supply retailers. Consider having your pet
micro chipped at your vet's. Micro chips are not harmful to the
animal and serve as a permanent I.D. All
stray animals at the shelter are scanned for microchips.
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If you have lost
an animal, please follow these steps:
1.
Call
the shelter at (406) 222-2111 to report that your pet is missing. If
it's after hours, leave a message with a detailed description of your
pet and
your contact information. Don't wait a few
days to see if the pet shows up first. After 3 days at the shelter, the
animal becomes the property of Stafford Animal Shelter and will be
evaluated for adoption.
2. Go to the shelter (Tuesday
through Saturday from 11 AM to 5 PM) and look at
all the
animals. It isn't always possible to confirm a pet's
identity over the
phone. Please tell staff that you've lost a pet; sick or injured strays
might be at an off site veterinary clinic. If we don't have your pet,
fill out a lost pet report. Bring us a picture of
your pet. We will notify you as soon as anyone calls or brings in any
possible match. After your initial visit, visit the shelter
two to three times a week to look at all the strays received. Be
patient and don't give up too soon!
3. Get a LOST PET ad
in
the paper and on the radio. They're free.
The Livingston
Enterprise: (406) 222-2000
KPRK radio: (406) 222-1340
We list all strays we have received in the past week on our KPRK Radio
Show Wednesday mornings between 7:50 and 8 AM.
4. Post pictures of
your pet at
convenience stores, on telephone poles, and in grocery stores near the
location where your animal was lost. Check with us twice
a week if your pet is still missing. We keep lost pets on our active
list for 3 months or longer if requested.
And remember, you
can always call us at the shelter for further assistance: (406)
222-2111.
Please notify us when your pet is found.
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