What to do if you lost or found an Australian Cattle Dog
Whether you have lost or found a dog, time is of the essence to get the word out. Here are some pointers to help the dog get home. Keep in mind that people don’t always recognize the heeler/Australian Cattle Dog breed. Include information about coloring, markings, tail, etc., and include a photo.
You FOUND an Australian Cattle Dog
Note: Make sure the dog is going to its rightful owner. Before reuniting the pet with someone who has contacted you, ask for proof of ownership. This could be through photos or veterinarian verification.
1. Check identification and microchip. Have the dog scanned for a chip. A vet or shelter will do this free. Is the dog wearing a collar with tags? Also check for a tattoo (inside ear or inside back leg).
2. If you found the dog in your neighborhood, put a large, colorful “found dog” poster in your yard in case the owner is driving around looking for their dog.
3. Visit Pet FBI and Paw Boost to get the word out and to create fliers that you can print and distribute. You will also be able to share online.
4. Post printed fliers or posters in the area where the dog was found, also at nearby major intersections, area veterinarians, pet supply stores, feed stores, shelters, neighbors, etc.
5. Post flyer online (include photo and contact info)
- Nextdoor and homeowners association websites, forums or group emails
- Your social media accounts
- City, county, state lost/found pages on Facebook
- Lost Heelers of Texas https://www.facebook.com/Lost-Heelers-Of-Texas-418936321507617/
- Lost and Found ACDs USA https://www.facebook.com/groups/LOSTandFOUNDACDsUSA/
- heeler lost and found www.facebook.com/LostFoundCattleDogsUSA
- Texas - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets – PawBoost https://www.facebook.com/LostFoundPetsTexas
- Craigslist in your city and any nearby cities
- Any other online lost/found resources
6. Place an ad in the city newspaper, penny press or other printed publications
7. Check the area for “lost dog” posters
8. Contact your local shelter. Shelters keep lost and found pets on file or will allow you to post flyers.
9. If you cannot do these awareness-building activities or cannot temporarily keep the dog, take the dog to the shelter. This is often the first place an owner may look for a lost pet.
You LOST an Australian Cattle Dog
1. If you lost your dog in your neighborhood, put a large, colorful “lost dog” poster in your yard. This is in case the person who found the dog is driving around looking for lost dog signs.
2. Visit Pet FBI and Paw Boost to get the word out and to create fliers that you can print and distribute. You will also be able to share online.
3. Post printed fliers or posters in the area where the dog was lost, also at nearby major intersections, area veterinarians, pet supply stores, feed stores, shelters, neighbors, etc.
4. Post flier online
- Nextdoor and homeowners association websites, forums or group emails
- Your social media accounts
- City, county, state lost/found pages on Facebook
- Lost Heelers of Texas https://www.facebook.com/Lost-Heelers-Of-Texas-418936321507617/
- Lost and Found ACDs USA https://www.facebook.com/groups/LOSTandFOUNDACDsUSA/
- heeler lost and found www.facebook.com/LostFoundCattleDogsUSA
- Texas - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets – PawBoost https://www.facebook.com/LostFoundPetsTexas
- Craigslist in your city and any nearby cities
- Any other online lost/found resources
5. Place an ad in the city newspaper, penny press or other printed publications
6. Check the area for “found dog” posters
7. Visit all your local shelters. Check their bulletin board and notify them of your dog. Walk the shelter rows every day or two. Strays are kept for just 72 hours at some shelters. Don’t rely only on the information posted on the shelter website.