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If you are missing a pet
Please come to the shelter in person. We keep lost pets for 5 calendar days before allowing them to be adopted or accepted by rescue organizations. Bringing photographs of your pet will help. We can offer you advice on finding your lost pet as well as preventing pet loss. Put up flyers in your neighborhood and drive around with one on your car. The more people who know you are missing a pet, the more likely you'll find him.
* An electronic Lost Report is available; however you MUST visit Frederick County Animal Control, 1832 Rosemont Ave, Frederick 21702, to visually look for your lost pet. Email all electronic Lost Reports to:
If you have found a pet
Please phone in a report or bring the pet to the shelter, so his owner has a better chance of finding him again. We keep stray pets for 5 calendar days before allowing them to be adopted into a new home, so that the owner has a chance to contact us. You may also wish to phone in a report to the Humane Society at 694-8300. They cannot shelter stray pets, but they often get phone calls from owners looking for lost pets and may be able to help.
To claim a lost pet
If your pet was not wearing an ID tag and is not microchipped, please bring proof of ownership to the shelter. Proof of ownership may be provided in the form of photos, bill of sale or vet records. There are fees for the care of your pet while in the shelter you will need to pay when you pick up your pet. Unfortunately, we cannot hold pets indefinitely due to the number of animals in need. We offer lost pets for adoption and to rescue organizations after 5 calendar days.
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