~ from Young-Williams Animal Center

 What to do if you've lost or found a pet.

• More pets go missing on July Fourth than any other day of the year.


• Young-Williams Animal Center often experiences increased intake in the days after the holiday.


• We can help if your pet has wandered off or if you've found a pet.


• If your pet is lost, go to young-williams.org/lost-found for a list of steps, including visiting the shelter, contacting local veterinarians and searching on social media.


• Start your search with us! As the official shelter of Knoxville and Knox County, many strays come through our doors.


• Young-Williams Animal Center Lost & Found and Knoxville Lost & Found Pets Facebook groups also are great resources. You can search for or post a lost pet on a national database at petcolove.org.


• Check the shelter and these groups regularly.


• If you find a pet, search for its owners in your neighborhood – pets are usually found near their homes.


• Knox County and City of Knoxville residents can bring the lost pet to Young-Williams Animal Center or call Animal Control for assistance.


• Social media groups also are a huge help if you're trying to reunite a pet and their person.

How to prevent losing your pet in the future.

• Don't let your pet go missing – microchip!
  
  
  
  • Microchips are like ID tags that never fall off.
  
  
  • A tiny chip is implanted under your pet's skin in a quick and painless procedure.
  
  
  • The chip's unique code links your contact information to a database, making it easier to reunite with your pet if you get separated.
  
  
  • Animal control, shelter staff and veterinarians can scan the chip's code to identify a pet's owner.
  
  
  • For $15, you can microchip your pet at Young-Williams Animal Center.
  
  
  • Call us at 865-215-6654 to make an appointment.
  
  
  
  


• Spay or neuter your pet to prevent loss.
  
  
  
  • Animals are more likely to roam away if they are not spayed or neutered.
  
  
  • The procedures also prevent certain behaviors and health problems.
  
  
  • Schedule an appointment online at young-williams.org/spay-neuter or call 865-215-6677.
  
  
  
  

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