Lost an Animal

Lost an Animal

If you have lost your pet, you might be scared and confused about what you should do next. We are here to help! We have a few resources to help you out. First let's walk you through what to do right away.

What to do:

1. Don't panic! Try your best to stay calm and optimistic.
2. Look around your home under porches and bushes. Many times animals that escape are too scared to get very far away.
3. Check the Incoming Strays Page
4. Ask neighbors about your lost animal - it will keep them on the lookout.
5. Call your local Animal Control and file a lost report.
6. Come down to the shelter to see if the animal has been brought in to us by the public or Animal Control.
7. Check your local newspaper for found animal listings, and consider paying for a lost ad.
8. Make flyers and pass them out in your neighborhood.Be sure to give one to BHS or your local shelter.
9. Call your veterinarian and make a lost report. Then ask local vets if anyone has brought in an animal fitting the description.
10. If your pet is microchipped, call the company and file a lost report.
11. Don't give up! Many pets are found weeks or even months after disappearing!

Reclaiming Lost Animals:

Butte Humane Society cares for stray animals that are brought to the shelter by Chico Animal Control Officers and by local residents when found in the Chico Urban Area. If you wish to reclaim a lost pet from the Butte Humane Society the following fees will apply. Please note that you must pay the fees with cash or credit card. Checks are not accepted. Spay/neuter fines may be refunded if proof of surgery is given to us within 21 days after release.

* The day the animal(s) is impounded counts as the first day no matter what time the animal comes in to the shelter.

** Each additional Spay/Neuter Fine incurred after 2nd occurrence is $100.