Most lost dogs are picked up almost immediately and taken to a local pound.
Under the 'Dog Control Act' any dog siezed may be disposed of after 72 hours from the time of seizure.
For cats, there is no holding time. Your quick action may save your pets life.
Checklist of things you NEED to do
- Contact your local council. If they have a pound - visit it daily.
- Enquire at the Animal Welfare League daily: 1-19 Cormack Road, WINGFIELD - 8348 1300
- Contact the After Hours Emergency Vet Clinic - 8371 0333
- Enquire at your local vet during office hours
- Visit the AWL every 2 days and if possible leave a photo. You know your pet better than anyone else - the only way to be sure is to look yourself!
- Put a note in every letterbox of homes in your own and surrounding streets
- Put an advertisment in the paper stating breed, sex, colour, age, any identification or distinguishing features. Where and when your pet went missing and your telephone number. Repeat your advertisment frequently.
- Enquire at your local school.
- Put a notice in your local supermarket or deli.
- Contact the RSPCA: CITY (8231 6931) / LONSDALE (8382 0888)
- ACT PROMPTLY - ensure your description is precise and give your telephone number and / or your address.
REMEMBER - It is your responsibility to look for your pet... WE CAN ONLY HELP!