Pet owners can take several simple steps to help bring lost dogs and cats home, including making sure their animals have identification tags and checking local animal shelters when a pet goes missing.
Macon County Animal Control issued a reminder on social media in late August encouraging residents searching for a lost dog or cat to visit the shelter and ask to see the stray animals. Officials urged owners to return regularly until they find their missing pet.
The shelter also reported that it was full and encouraged residents to check in person, even if they did not see their pet listed online.
Photos of stray animals are posted at 24petconnect.com, but the shelter encouraged owners not to rely on the website alone.
Meanwhile, the City of Taylorville recently reminded residents to make sure their pets wear collars with identification tags listing the owner’s name, address and current phone number.
That information can help someone who finds a loose animal contact its owner directly, potentially speeding up the reunion.
Pet owners can also consider microchipping their animals as another way to help identify them if they become lost. Owners should make sure their contact information associated with a microchip stays current.
Taking these precautions can help residents prepare for the possibility of a missing pet and give lost animals a better chance of returning home.
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