If you have found a pet, here are some things you can do:

• Check for identification:  collar, tags, etc.
• If handleable, bring pet to any veterinary clinic for a quick microchip scan (there is no fee for this)
• Hang ‘Found’ flyers in area were pet was found
• Drive around and look for ‘Lost Pet’ flyers
• Inquire with local veterinary clinics for possible ‘lost’ pets
• Look on Petfinder.com to read about Lost and Found Cats or Lost and Found Dogs. Also post the pet you’ve found under Found Cats or Found Dogs.
• Look on Craigslist.org in Lost & Found.  Post a “Found” pet ad with as much detail as possible and a photo.
• If contacted by a possible owner, ask them to describe details which only an owner might know. Example: color of the collar, any unusual markings or behaviors.
• Call the local animal control agency for your region and ask them their process for accepting found animals. The following agencies accept found animals:

King County

Regional Animal Services of King County
21615 64th Ave S
Kent, WA
206.296.PETS (7387)

Seattle

Seattle Animal Shelter
2061 15th Ave W
Seattle, WA
206.386.PETS (7387)

Snohomish County

Everett Animal Shelter
333 Smith Island Rd.
Everett, WA
425.257.6000

Pierce County

Humane Society Tacoma & Pierce Co.
2608 Center Street
Tacoma, WA
253.383.2733