Inform Animal Control

Not everyone knows to contact animal control when their dog goes missing. There a few reasons why doing so is important.

 

• The ACO may already have the dog in custody.

• Someone may have already found the dog and reported it.

• The ACO may catch a stray dog fitting the description of the missing dog.

 

With any of these scenarios the ACO knows a dog is missing, then there is a better chance of quickly being reunited with the family.  

 

When you do contact your local ACO to report your dog missing be sure to include the following:

 

1. Description of your dog

2. Picture of your dog if you have one

3. Phone number, where you can be reached 24/7

4. Breed of dog

5. Age of dog

6. Gender of dog

7. If dog is wearing a collar or ID's

8. If dog has a microchip, and/or an identifying tattoo

9. Any special medical considerations

10. If your dog is an emotional support dog or service dog