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If you’re missing a pet, the City of Austin suggests\u00a0visiting animal ervices as well as other local shelters and rescues regularly in case your pet has been brought in. (Jason\u00a0Armond \/ Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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Pets have a tendency to wander away from home if they’re not properly sheltered or occupied, making it a nightmare for owners.<\/p>\n
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According to Austin Pets Alive!<\/a>, thousands of lost animals are taken in each year.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n It can be difficult to get your pet back if your dog or cat isn’t properly registered. Here’s how to find a missing pet in Austin.\u00a0<\/p>\n What should I do immediately after a pet gets lost?<\/p>\n If your pet goes missing, start by searching your home and nearby area thoroughly. Many lost pets stay close to where they disappeared.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Text \u201clostatx\u201d to 844-764-2125 to contact Austin Animal Services<\/a>.\u00a0 The sooner you begin searching and reporting a lost pet, the better the chances of being reunited.<\/p>\n How do I report a lost pet in Austin, Texas?<\/p>\n If you cannot visit the shelter, please call the Reclaim Hotline at\u202f512-978-0556 or email animal.reclaim@austintexas.gov<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Austin Animal Services recommends checking the shelter\u2019s lost-and-found resources as soon as possible. Daily business hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n How to reclaim your pet from Austin Animal Services<\/p>\n According to Austin Animal Services<\/a>, if your pet was found in its shelter, visit as soon as possible to reclaim it. Pets are held for three days and then released for adoption or transfer.\u00a0<\/p>\n Here are two forms of identification you’ll need to retrieve your pet:\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Proof of ownership, such as vet records, microchip information, or a photo ID of your pet<\/p>\n Photo ID, such as a driver’s license, U.S. or International passports, government or other official photo identification, and Mexican Consulate cards are accepted.\u00a0<\/p>\n How much does it cost to reclaim a lost pet in Austin?<\/p>\n Fees range from $0 to $115.\u00a0If your pet has received emergency veterinary care because it was sick or injured, there may be an additional cost.<\/p>\n Can a microchip help find a lost pet?<\/p>\n
\nCheck local shelter listings.
\nPost clear photos and contact information on social media.
\nShare information in local Facebook groups, including Lost and Found Pets<\/a> and Austin TX Lost and Found Pets<\/a>.
\nAsk neighbors to check garages, sheds and other enclosed spaces where a pet may be trapped.<\/p>\n