FOUND PETS
If you have found a pet, notify all agencies immediately. Place a sign in your yard, NOT on utility poles or street signs. In Festus, they will be removed.
IT IS BEST TO LIST A PET BY ITS COLOR AND SIZE, NOT JUST ITS BREED! Many animals never get home, because people list an animal's breed incorrectly. It happens OFTEN. Even a dogs owner sometimes misidentify their pet's breed. When reporting a lost or found dog, list its color and size! WE CANNOT EMPHASIZE THIS ENOUGH!!
Most newspapers list a "Found" pet for free and all veterinarians have a bulletin board. Call them and ask to have the pet's information put on their board. Do not assume an animal is a stray. Have it checked for a microchip with Animal Control or a veterinarian and ALWAYS report a FOUND animal to your local Animal Control.