Lost Pet Help Sheet

If your pet is lost, act fast.

Most lost dogs are picked up almost immediately and taken to a council pound. Under the dog control act any dog “seized” may be disposed of after 72 hours from the time of seizure. For cats there is no holding time. Your quick action can save your pet.

Checklist of things you need to do:

• Contact your local council.  
• Enquire at the animal welfare league daily
• Enquire at the RSPCA daily: City 08 8231 6931 | Lonsdale 08 8382 0888
• Leave a photo of your pet if available.
• After hours emergency vet clinic: 08 8371 0333
• Ensure that you visit the AWL. You know your pet better than anyone; the only way to be sure is to look for yourself.  
• Enquire at your local vet during office hours.
• Put an advertisement 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 advertisement frequently.
• Put a note in every letterbox of homes in your own and adjacent streets.
• Enquire at your local school.

Act promptly, ensure your description is precise and give your telephone number and/or your address.

Please ensure your pet has been microchipped and has a current ID tag. Remember, it is your responsibility to look for your pet. We can only help.