Texarkana USA Lost and Found Animals general information. A dog that goes missing can be a traumatic experience for his owner, but there are ways to maximise the chance of a safe return. Steps to follow if your dog goes missing
To give you the greatest chance of finding your dog should he or she go astray, act fast - and don't panic! Spend at least 20 to 30 minutes calling and whistling for your d
og - and try to sound cheerful. Circle the location in which the dog was last seen, but try not to leave the immediate area at first. Make your circles wider and wider before you eventually leave, making sure you ask everyone you pass if they've seen your pet. Give those who seem helpful and trustworthy your number or your vet's number. Canvas the neighborhood in which your dog was lost, moving from door to door with information. It's not unusual for dogs afraid of thunder, for example, to escape their homes or gardens and settle calmly in the garden or garage of a neighbor. Walk or cycle up and down the roads nearest the area your dog was last seen. People strolling or cycling nearby are another helpful resource for spotting your animal. Call local vets and shelters with a description of your dog and contact information-File a LOST or FOUND report with both of these agencies: Animal Care & Adoption Center of Texarkana, AR 203 Harrison St, Texarkana, AR 71854 - Monday-Saturday 10a-5p, phone # 870-773-6388 and TX City of Texarkana TX Environmental Services Unit, Animal Control Department, email: [email protected] 903-798-3971 Follow this up with a visit to the shelter every few days (minimum every 2). For New Boston & DeKalb Call City Of DeKalb at 185 Dotson Street, DeKalb, TX 903-667-2410 or 903-667-0903 Hours are Monday-Friday 8am-4pm .. Hooks City 903-547-2105 Do not depend on a phone call as the shelter is understaffed and your description may not match theirs or they may not be aware of all of the animals brought in. Hold time for strays brought in from TX is 3 days and AR is 5 days. I don't think people are aware of the limited time or the phone numbers to call. If it was my dog, I would be down there every day! Contact the local council, police and animal control authorities with a description and the time and area in which your dog was lost. They will be the ones who will be contacted if your pet has been in a car accident, for example. You can also contact neighboring council pounds as dogs often travel distances before they get found. Prepare a flyer with relevant information about your dog, including his name and physical description. Contact information should include your name, telephone number and email address. If possible, include a recent photograph and have these photocopied. Post and distribute flyers wherever your dog was last seen, as well as throughout your neighborhood and to any rescue services you contact. Offer a reward for any information leading to your dog's safe return. Even indirect information from someone who spotted a dog with your pet's coloring can be very helpful. Although many dog lovers will refuse a monetary reward, some people seem to find their best inspiration through the prospect of a reward! If you have pet insurance, check whether it includes cover for the costs of creating missing notices and offering a reward. Take advantage of the lost and found ads in your local newspaper. (Place a 'lost dog' ad as soon as possible, and be sure to check the column daily for any that have been found. Found "animal" ad run for 6 days at no charge & lost "animal" ad it is $15.50 for a week in the Texarkana Gazette 903-794-3311.) Place a Craigslist ad as well. Check both daily for new ads. Contact organisations
Many lost pets are also taken to the local pound or animal shelters. In addition, organisations like the SPCA can be a great help in locating lost pets. When you get in touch with any organisation, make sure you have the following details to hand: color, age, size, temperament, identification on the dog (collar, tag, microchip, where the dog was lost), and your details. Tip
Ensure your dog is microchipped and that your up-to-date contact details have been registered at your local council. Always keep a tag on your dog's collar with his name and your contact telephone no.
