🐾 Found a Pet?
Help reunite them with their worried family
⚡ Take These Steps Immediately
1️⃣
Secure the Pet
Keep them safe, provide water. Don't force interaction if they're scared.
2️⃣
Check for ID
Look for collar tags, microchip. Ask nearby vet or shelter to scan.
3️⃣
Post Alert
Create FetchSafe alert with photos and exact location found.
4️⃣
Report to Shelters
Call Austin Animal Center to report the found pet.
🛡️ Safety Guidelines
⚠️ Approach Carefully
Lost pets may be scared, injured, or defensive. Move slowly and speak softly.
🩺 Check for Injuries
Look for obvious wounds, limping, or distress. Contact emergency vet if needed.
🏠 Temporary Housing
Keep in secure area away from your pets until health status is known.
🥣 Basic Care
Provide fresh water and small amounts of food. Avoid overwhelming them.
📞 Emergency Contacts
Have Austin Animal Center and emergency vet numbers ready.
📋 Document Everything
Photos, location, time found, condition, and any unique markings.
🔍 Checking for Microchips
Where to Scan
• Any veterinary clinic
• Austin Animal Center
• Pet stores (Petco, PetSmart)
• Animal rescue organizations
• Austin Animal Center
• Pet stores (Petco, PetSmart)
• Animal rescue organizations
What to Expect
• Quick, painless scan
• Usually takes 2-3 minutes
• May find owner contact info
• Always free service
• Usually takes 2-3 minutes
• May find owner contact info
• Always free service
Common Locations
• Between shoulder blades
• Sometimes migrates to sides
• Scanner can detect anywhere
• Not all pets have chips
• Sometimes migrates to sides
• Scanner can detect anywhere
• Not all pets have chips
🏙️ Austin Found Pet Resources
Austin Animal Center
Austin Pets Alive!
24/7 Emergency Vet
Mobile Vet Services
⚖️ Legal & Ethical Guidelines
📋 Report Requirements
Texas law requires reporting found pets to local animal control within 72 hours.
🏠 Holding Period
Keep or arrange care for at least 5 days while actively searching for owner.
💰 Expenses
Document any vet bills or expenses. Owner may reimburse reasonable costs.
📱 Good Samaritan
You're protected by Good Samaritan laws when helping animals in distress.
💕 Recent Austin Reunions
Your found pet alert could be the next success story!
🎉
Luna & Max
Reunited after 6 days thanks to FetchSafe alert in South Austin
❤️
Bella
Found by neighbor who saw FetchSafe alert, home in 3 hours
🏠
Charlie
Microchip led to reunion after being found near Zilker Park
🚨 Found a Pet Right Now?
Don't wait! The faster you report, the sooner families can be reunited.
✅ Secure the pet safely
✅ Check for ID tags or microchip
✅ Post FetchSafe alert immediately
✅ Report to Austin Animal Center
Report Found Pet Now
Call Austin Animal Center
✅ Check for ID tags or microchip
✅ Post FetchSafe alert immediately
✅ Report to Austin Animal Center
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