Lost & Found Pet Information

HAVE YOU LOST YOUR PET?

Douglas County Animal Services only impounds stray dogs. The shelter will hold onto a stray dog for a minimum of 5 days for a possible owner to claim it. After the holding period has ended, the dog will be placed for adoption. If you have lost your pet, you may file a lost pet report. 

Click Here to File a Lost Pet Report!

STEPS YOU SHOULD TAKE TO FIND YOUR PET!

Talk to your neighbors & post flyers in high visibility areas such as mailbox clusters, major intersections, community areas and stop signs.
Look for your pet pet within your neighborhood and surrounding areas.
You are welcome to call or come into the shelter daily to check if your pet is here! (775) 782-9061

Click Here To Create a Free Lost Pet Flyer!

HOW TO PREVENT YOUR PET FROM GETTING LOST!

Spay or neuter your pets as soon as possible. Both male and female pets that are not spayed or neutered are much more likely to go looking for companionship and produce unwanted litters.

Many dogs do not like the sound of thunder or fireworks, so please keep all dogs indoors during thunderstorms, on the Fourth of July and/or other local events involving fireworks or loud noises. 

Keep your dogs in a fenced yard or in the house when left unattended. Do not allow them to be roaming around freely.

 IMPROVE YOUR PETS CHANCES OF RETURNING HOME!

Get a personal ID tag for your pet to wear. Remember to keep your information up-to-date! Other options are embroidered pet collars with tag pockets or writing you information on the collar with a sharpie.

Microchip your pets! Be sure to keep information current. If you have lost the information, bring your pet in to the Shelter. We will be able to provide you with the information you need.

Always make use your dog is up to up to date on its license. Cats are not required to be licensed in Douglas County. Dogs are required to wear their license tag. This allows up to provide finders the pets owners contact information to reunite them.

Have the correct gear for your pet during walks as well as car rides. This will prevent them from dashing if something catches their attention.

Pets should get to know neighbors and the neighborhood! This can prevent them from wandering and also allow your neighbor to help return your pet back to their home.

Always try to work on your pet's behavioral and emotional issues! Provide them with enrichments, attention, exercise, toys and puzzles. Training your pets help keep them engaged and create positive behaviors!

HAVE YOU FOUND A LOST PET?

Keep in mind that Douglas County Animal Services only impounds stray dogs, although you may file a found pet report for any other domestic animals. You may bring a found dog to the shelter during business hours.

Click Here to File a Found Pet Report!

IF YOU FOUND A DOG!

Talk to neighbors and post flyers.

If you can keep the dog temporarily, call the Animal Shelter at (775) 782-9061, or you may file a found pet report.

If you bring in a dog, please provide information about where and when it was found. We do not accept out of county dogs.

If you have found a stray dog and cannot bring it to the shelter, contact Douglas County Dispatch at 775-782-5126 and an Animal Services Officer will pick it up during business hours.

POST ON LOCAL LOST & FOUND PET WEBSITES: 

CALL ANIMAL SERVICES DISPATCH (775) 782-9061

 If you are still unable to find a dog's family, you are welcome to bring it into Douglas County Animal Care & Services. Please call prior to bringing a found dog in. You can also call non-emergency dispatch for an Animal Control Officer to be dispatched to pick up the found dog.

Please note pet pick up times can very due to staffing and call priority. For expedited service, we recommend bringing the found pet into the shelter when possible.