One of our readers sent us a missing pet tip on behalf of a very “sad and worried” guy who was hanging this poster around Ballard. “He’s having problems emailing you, so I said I would,” Walli tells us.
If you have any tips for the man who lost Mimzy, please call the numbers listed on the poster: 206-554-1564, or 206-819-4078.
We’ve had a high number of missing pet reports lately; summer is the peak season for losing pets. If your furry friend has gone missing, there are some helpful resources such as the Missing Pet Partnership, which has tips for making posters and other advice for worried pet owners.
The Seattle Animal Shelter has a helpful list of prevention methods:
- Secure your home: keep doors closed, install screens on windows, and keep your yard fenced.
- License your pet: A pet license is the first thing our officers check when finding a lost pet, according to the shelter; “If your pet is wearing his license, our officers can give your pet a ride home.” If you have lost your pet license tag, click here to find out how to replace it.
- Personalized tag: Tags should have all of your contact information including multiple phone numbers and address.
- Microchip: A microchip is a permanent form of identification that is implanted under the skin of your pet. Shelters and veterinary offices are able to read the microchip and get information about your pet. Most veterinarians implant microchips using a simple shot. Once your pet has a microchip, it is imperative that you register the microchip and ensure that your contact information is up-to-date with the microchip company.
- Spay or Neuter your pet: Pets that are spayed or neutered are less likely to roam because their instinct to mate will be lessened.
We at My Ballard understand the stress and heartache from missing a pet, so we will continue to do our best to act as a resource for our community to bring our pets home. Email us at tips@myballard.com with lost or found animal reports. Other helpful resources for locating your lost pet are Craigslist’s Lost and Found forum, or the Seattle Animal Shelter.
