LOST AND FOUND PETS

If your pet is LOST

We know how stressful it is when a pet goes missing. Here are some steps that can help bring them home:

1. Let Us Know – Call, email, or stop by to file a lost pet report.

2. Check the Microchip – If your pet is chipped, contact the company to be sure your info is up to date and see if anyone has reported your pet. Shelters or vets may be trying to reach you.

3. Look Online – Check our Facebook page, Lost pets of Wabash and surrounding areas on FB, and other local sites. Many people post pets they’ve found there.

4. Get the Word Out – Post flyers with a clear photo and description at busy intersections, stores, vet clinics, and anywhere a finder might go. Don’t forget the local paper too.

5. Talk to Local Vets – If your pet was injured, a kind neighbor may have taken them to the nearest clinic. Share flyers with them.

6. If it’s a Cat – Start close to home. Frightened cats often hide nearby—under porches, decks, or bushes right against the house.

If You’ve FOUND a Pet

Thank you for helping! Here’s how you can give a lost pet the best chance of finding their family:

1. Start Close By – Check with neighbors. Many pets don’t go far and may just be a few doors away.

2. Check for ID – Look for tags or collars. If there’s contact info, call the family right away.

3. Scan for a Microchip – If there’s no ID, bring the pet to a vet or the shelter to be scanned.

4. Report It – File a found pet report with the Wabash County Animal Shelter (and other local shelters).

   • Call 260-563-3511 or email wabashshelter@gmail.com.

   • Include when/where you found the pet, a description (photo is best), and any tags or collars.

5. If You Can’t Keep the Pet – Call us for guidance. We accept animals by appointment only