HOW TO FIND A LOST PET

1. File a lost report

Give the shelters nearest to where your pet was lost a detailed description of your pet. Include a physical description of color, size, age, and any distinguishing markings. Bring a clear picture to the shelter to help staff identify your lost animal.

2. Visit the shelter in person

Don't count on finding your pet by calling the shelter alone. You are better able to recognize your pet than someone working from a description. Personally check each shelter daily until your pet is found.

3. Act Fast

The Foothills Humane Society Shelter is required to hold stray animals for a minimum of 3 days. Animals are kept as long as possible, but kennel space is often filled. Do not assume that your animal will be housed any longer. Check frequently!

4. Place flyers in the area the dog or cat was lost

Try to get your neighbors involved in looking for the missing animal. Include a photo of the animal and daytime and evening phone numbers. You can also follow this handy link to print out your own flyers Pet Poster

5. Newspapers

Check the Tryon Daily Bulletin every day. The Foothills Humane Society places ads listing found animals.

You can also place an ad of your own when looking for your missing pet.

 IF YOU HAVE FOUND AN ANIMAL

Bring the animal to Foothills Humane Society, or call Polk County Animal Control at 828-894-3001.  You can visit their website here Polk County Animal Control and get more information about their services.

 HELP YOUR PET GET HOME

Always keep a current identification tag on your pet. If your dog or cat wears a tag that has his or her name, your name, full address, and phone number, your lost pet will stand a better chance of getting home. Your pet's I.D. tag is the best ticket home!

Remember to update your pet's tag when you move. Be sure to keep a current photo of your pet in case he or she ever becomes lost.

It's important to also always keep a current rabies and license tag on your pet and its the law.

PREVENT YOUR PET FROM STRAYING

Dogs and cats who are spayed or neutered roam less.

PHONE NUMBERS TO CALL IF ANIMAL IS LOST OR FOUND

Animal Control

Polk County             828-894-3001

Hendersonville        828-697-4723

Spartanburg            864-596-3582

Greenville                864-582-1558

Greenville County   864-467-7595

Humane Societies/Shelters

Hendersonville         828-685-7107

Spartanburg             864-583-4805

Greenville                 864-242-3626

All Creatures            828-216-0693

Rutherfordton           828-287-6025