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Finding a Lost Pet

Looking for a Lost Pet? If you have lost a pet, here are a few suggestions to help you try and locate it:

Kennel hours are:
10:00 - 5:30 Monday through Saturday
10:00 - 7:00 Wednesday

• Walk through all the kennels, if you see your pet, write down the kennel number and go to the front office. They will help you from there. Kennel #_____ Description_____________
• Check the local newspaper in the found pet section
• Look in the "Found" book located in the front office
• List your missing pet in the "Lost" book located in the front office
• Check the DOA list, located in the front office
• If you do not find your pet the first visit to the shelter, check back every two or three days. All incoming stray animals are held for a minimum of four full eight-hour working days before placing it up for adoption
• If your pet is wearing identification, IVHS makes every attempt to contact the owner by phone and/or mail to let them know their pet is at the shelter
• Be aware your pet may have lost its I.D. Make sure to visit our shelter every two or three days to see if it has turned up here
• To redeem your pet, you must be the licensed owner or have a note from the licensed owner giving you permission to redeem the lost pet
• If you find your pet, a redemption fee will be assessed. If your pet is not altered, IVHS offers an opportunity to have it altered before it leaves the shelter. IVHS will apply a portion of the redemption fee to the cost of spay or neuter at our on-site Veterinarian Clinic. This will reduce the cost of dog licensing in the future and add three to five years to the life of your pet whether it is a cat or a dog