it's easy for pets to get lost, but getting them back to their owners is a little harder, especially for cats. Learn how you can increase your return-to-owner rates.
Resources and Articles
From the Magazine
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March 1, 2011
Coffee Break: Longest Distance Traveled to Adopt or Reclaim an Animal
In your space, you told us about the incredible journeys people have made to adopt an animal or reclaim a furry family member from your organization.
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July 1, 2010
Collars and Sense
It's often said in the sheltering field that a collar and identification tag are a lost pet's best chance of returning home. That's especially true for felines: Only 2 to 5 percent of the millions of homeless cats entering shelters each year are reunited with their families.
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July 1, 2010
Mouthpieces: Love Your Cat? Then TAG Your Cat!
In this issue, Mouthpieces helps you communicate to pet owners the importance of outfitting their precious feline companions with a collar and tag.
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July 1, 2010
A Lost Pet is Not a Lost Cause
Searching to find a lost pet can be an agonizing and often fruitless experience. But The Center for Lost Pets website aims to fundamentally improve the way people look for their missing companion animals and increase the number of happy reunions.
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January 1, 2010
Chipping Away at an Old Problem
A recent study published in JAVMA suggests that microchipping and database registration should happen concurrently.
Policies
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May 7, 2012
Sample: HSUS Lost & Found SOP Template
Use this sample document to help you design your organization's lost and found procedures.
Programs
More
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May 7, 2012
ASPCA Pro Lost & Found Resources
The ASPCA offers articles, blogs, tips and more on dealing with lost and found animals.
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May 7, 2012
Missing Pet Partnership - Shelter Missing Animal Response
Missing Pet Partnership is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to reuniting lost companion animals with their owners/guardians. They offer a 5-day Missing Animal Response Course for animal industry professionals.
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