LOST YOUR DOG IN THE CHICAGO AREA?
Don't panic! There are things you can do.
We offer you the best resources we can find for "lost dog" information in Chicago and Chicago's Suburbs to help pet owners find their dogs!
We know it can be heart wrenching - and you need all the help you can get.
Hopefully - your dog had it's collar on it, with ID and a rabies tag. That can help. Or a micro-chip.
There are a lot of good samaritans out there that will probably find your dog and give you a call or bring it by - if it has some ID.
The most common reason pets are not found is they have "NO IDENTIFICATION." If you pet has a rabies tag on - you are in luck - as it will identify you via the registration number on it.
Whatever the case - call your local police department dispatch, and ask them for phone numbers of places in your county that you can contact, including animal control (as we can't possibly put all the number in all the counties on this page)
Here are some other good resources for you:
Lost Dogs of Illinois is a great resource used by dog owners, animal shelters and animal control.
Post your lost or found dog announcement here -- hundreds of people throughout the state will be notified.
Fido Finder -- you can post your dog here. Or if you have found a dog - you can post it here.
Lake County Animal Protection Association - 847-740-3877
When your dog returns (think positive!) - you may want to get it "chipped" Many vets have this as a service. The problem is - it only works if your pet is found and scanned, and sometimes, the scanner might be incompatible.
When your dog is microchipped - put your dog's information as soon as possible into databases like Homeagain and Petfinder. With sites like these, it will be easier to locate your dog if it should cross county or state lines. If your dog is lost - you can place a lost dog bulletin, which will require your dog's microchip number, or you can look to see if your dog has been located. If it has been found at a shelter or vet, the microchip and information will be listed on the site.
Contact local veterinarians and animal shelters should your dog become lost. Only vets and shelters possess the scanner to read your dog's microchip. Give them your dog's microchip number and your contact information.
