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Lost and Found Pets

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The Humane Society for Hamilton County serves as both a "Humane Society" and as "Animal Control" for most of Hamilton County. We accept all stray dogs and cats found in Noblesville, Fishers, Carmel, and Westfield, and we accept stray dogs found in Cicero and Sheridan as approved by their police departments. This means that if your pet is lost and you reside in Hamilton County, there is an excellent chance he or she will be brought to our facility.

However, even if you DO NOT reside in Hamilton County, you should still check our New Arrivals Page and file a lost report with us as pets can travel far distances and it is possible someone who works near or was visiting your neighborhood may have found and picked your pet up. If they live in Hamilton County, this is where they will bring your pet.

If you have LOST a pet, we recommend you do the following:

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Go to our New Arrivals Page to see if your pet might be one of our new arrivals. If you believe your pet is listed on this page, please send an email to frontdesk@hamiltonhumane.com or call (317) 773-4974 immediately and provide them with the ID number assigned to the pet on the website.

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If your pet is not listed on this page, please fill out a Lost Report and email it to: frontdesk@hamiltonhumane.com or you may fax it to 317-773-2131. You may also fill out a lost report in person at the shelter.

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We encourage you to come to the shelter and ask to personally look at the animals brought in as "strays". This is particularly important if your pet is a mixed breed, because descriptions of the actual breed types can vary widely from one person to the next!

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If your pet is microchipped, contact the microchip company to see if someone has called in your pet’s information. This is especially important if your information was not current. A shelter or vet office may be looking for you but they’re unable to reach you.

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Check websites like Craig’s List and Indy Paws. Many people will post pets they’ve found on these sites.

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Advertise in the paper for your lost pet.
A picture of your pet along with the description is usually helpful when posting notices.

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You might try posting your pet's picture at all major intersections near the area where it was lost. Also post these notices at nearby markets, pet supply stores, or any other place a person sheltering your pet might need to go for supplies.

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Advertise at all nearby Veterinary clinics. Keep in mind that if your pet has been injured, a "Good Samaritan" will often bring it to the nearest Vet. (Most clinics have a special board for lost and found notices.) Again, including a picture with the description is usually helpful.

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If you have lost your cat, focus your search around your home and neighboring homes. Cats often look for small nooks and crannies to hide in when they’re frightened, so checking under decks and porches and behind the bushes up against the house is a good place to start your search.
If you are near the Hamilton County border, it would be a great idea to call and file a lost report in the neighboring shelters such as:

Humane Society of Indianapolis
317.872-5650

Indianapolis Animal Control
317.327.1380

 
 

Anderson Animal Shelter
765.648.6305

Tipton County Humane Society
765.675.1692

Johnson County Humane Society
317.885.7800

Hendricks County Animal Shelter
317.745.9250

Kokomo Humane Society
765.452.6224

Arcadia
317.984.2202

Finally, if you do get your pet back, please be a responsible pet owner. Always have a collar & tag on your pet and obey leash laws! We also recommend having your pet microchipped as a form of permanent identification. Collars and tags can occasionally be lost while your pet is loose. Microchips kept current with your information is best way to make sure your pet makes his or her way home.

Please note that the HSHC does offer discounted microchipping to the public. An appointment is not required and the cost (including registration) is just $30. Of course, a microchip is included for all animals adopted from the Humane Society for Hamilton County.

If you have FOUND a pet, we recommend you do the following:

bullet Check with neighbors to see if they are missing a pet. So many times pets merely wonder a few doors down, so you can help get a pet home as quickly as possible by knocking on a few doors.
bullet Check for tags/identification. If the pet has ID, contact the family to alert them their pet is in your possession.
bullet If the pet has no ID, take the pet to the Humane Society or a local vet clinic to be scanned for a microchip.
bullet Always report a found pet to the Humane Society for Hamilton County and other area shelters. Someone is likely missing their pet terribly, so filing a Found Report will help us match up a lost report for that pet should one come in.
bullet Found Report may be emailed to: frontdesk@hamiltonhumane.com or faxed to 317-773-2131. You may also fill out a lost Report in person at the shelter.

Click here for the New Arrivals Page

Questions? Email us at hshc@hamiltonhumane.com.