Lost & Found

If you have lost a pet...

Don't panic! There are several things you can do you help find your lost buddy...

Contact the local animal shelter(s).
- For Clark County, call 217-264-0169 to speak with Tammy.
Post to social media. Lost pet posts get a lot of attention.
- There is a Lost & Found Pets of Clark County facebook group that is very popular. There are groups for surrounding areas as well.
- Be sure to update the post (using the edit function) when your pet is found.
Don't forget that pets can travel long distances or be picked up and transported. You may need to widen your search area as time goes on.
Call local veterinary offices in case someone brings in your pet if injured. Most vet offices check the facebook group regularly also.

Always use caution when approaching or handling an unfamiliar animal!!

If the pet is frightened, don't try to approach or chase it. Take photos and note the location. Call animal control as soon as you can (stray dogs only for Clark County).
If you can get the animal into a fenced area safely, that is helpful.
Keep in mind that an injured animal is much more likely to bite, even if it seems friendly at first.
Contact the local animal control. If there are rabies tags on the collar, please note (or photograph) the number, county, and year if possible. If tags are worn/damaged, color and shape are helpful too. This information can many times track down the owner.
- For Clark County, call 217-264-0169 to speak with Tammy. If needed, she can pick up only stray dogs.

Post to social media. Lost pet posts get a lot of attention.
- There is a Lost & Found Pets of Clark County facebook group that is very popular. There are groups for surrounding areas as well.
- Be sure to update the post (using the edit function) when the pet is returned to the owner.
IF POSSIBLE, PLEASE BRING THE PET TO A VETERINARY CLINIC OR SHELTER TO BE SCANNED FOR A MICROCHIP. This is extremely important!! It is the only way to know if a pet is chipped. For a lot of pets, this is a straight ticket home!
Call other local veterinary offices in case someone is missing the pet. Most vet offices check the facebook group regularly also.