Lost & Found

Lost Pets

If you have lost a pet, notify all agencies listed immediately. Place a sign in your yard, but not on utility poles or street signs. In Festus, they will be removed.

Listing a Lost Pet

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. When reporting a lost or found dog, list it by color and size. We cannot emphasize this enough. Even the pet's owner will sometimes misidentify their pets breed.

Newspapers & Bulletin Boards

Most newspapers list a "Found" pet, for free. All Veterinarians have bulletin boards to list pets...call them and ask to have pet posted on their board. Many people do find their lost dog at the St Louis Humane Society...so, please, contact all agencies. Do not limit yourself to just local!

Helpful Phone Numbers

Below are some helpful telephone numbers and contacts:

  • APA: 314-645-4610
  • Arnold: 636-282-2387
  • Crystal City: 636-937-4601
  • Festus: 636-933-3619
  • Humane Society of Missouri: 314-647-8800 
  • Jefferson County: 636-797-5577
  • KJFF Radio: 636-937-5005 (every weekday morning / listeners can call in with info)
  • Open Door: 636-671-5439
  • Pevely: 636-475-7405  

Helpful Websites

Lost and Pound is a free website that sends the information out to all registered facilities.

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.

Listing a Found Pet

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.

Advertising

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. 

Microchip

Have the pet checked for a microchip with Animal Control or a veterinarian and always report a found animal to your local Animal Control.