Finding a stray dog con be a confusing time. This nearly always happens when you are the way to another location and time is short. There a number things though that you can do to help find the owner of the dog and ensure that the dog is safe.
Should you come across stray dog, here are some simple steps you can take to help reunite the dog with their owners.
Always take care should you decide to take a stray home. A dog can be confused, disorientated or stressed and may not settle. Whislt the dog is with you, it is advisable to keep the dog as secure as possible.
If you should post a found dog onto social media, please do not add photos or too much detail. If an owner is to the post then they should be able to describe the dog to you. However, do not just accept this as proof of ownership.
Need to speak directly to us for advise about a lost or found dog.
Contact our Search Team on 01803 365505 if your dog is missing or you have found a dog. We are also available on Facebook Messenger
We’ve compiled a few tips that can help you and your dog be reunited quickly should the unthinkable ever happen.
These steps can be the difference between having your dog quickly reunited or facing the heavy cost involved in dog going to local kennels and possibly being away from you overnight.
This list is far from exhaustive but there to give some ideas of the things that will help you be reunited quicker
Devon Lost Dog Search was set up to help owners of lost dogs have as much help as possible to be reunited quickly and safely with their beloved pets.
After nearly 3 years of helping lost dogs, our search team is now giving owners easier access to all the help they require and this is where you come in. We are looking for anyone that assists with lost dogs in Devon to register so owners can find contact details for Vets, Kennels, Dog Wardens etc all in one easy to use place.