Lost & Found
Some tips:
If you have lost an animal -
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Put out something that smells like you on your porch to help his/her nose find your scent. This could be a blanket, jacket, pillow, etc.
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Make flyers that are easy to read at a distance and post in the area where the animal was lost.
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If your cat is missing, put his/her litter box outside. Look up in nearby trees; if a cat gets spooked, it may climb up a tree and get stuck. If you see your cat in a tree, lean a ladder up against the tree and place "smelly" wet food (such as tuna or sardines) at the bottom of it.
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Contact your local county animal control.
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Check with Foothills Animal Shelter (Jefferson County)
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Post on Facebook lost & found groups, and NextDoor for your neighborhood.
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Alert your microchip company, if your animal is chipped.
If you have found an animal -
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Contact your county's animal control.
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Have the animal checked for a chip (Any vet or shelter can read chips).
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Check on Facebook and Nextdoor for a post.