Found a pet on Long Island
You found a stray pet, now what? First things first, IMMEDIATELY GET THEM SCANNED FOR A MICROCHIP. You can bring the pet to any shelter or veterinarian and they will scan them for you AT NO CHARGE. If the pet has an up-to-date registered microchip, the scan will reveal the owner's contact information and you can reunite the pet quickly.
If the pet does not have a microchip, first and foremost, it must be reported to the local municipal shelters, veterinarians and animal hospitals and even the nearby police precinct (DO NOT CALL 911).
You should carefully create discreet flyers, and post the pet on LAFPOLI'S community Facebook page to circulate the info quickly throughout our network.
Ensure the pet's safety! Don't reveal too much!
Limit the description of the pet and simply include the following information:
- Gender
- Date
- Street
- Town the animal was found in
- Your phone number and email