No one want to experience the terrible feeling of losing a treasured pet. Each year approximately 10,000 animals are placed in our care. If you think we have your pet, please go to the 24Petconnect website to see photos of all our pets. Pet photos and information is updated daily every 15 minutes.
If you do not find your pet on our website, please contact Lost Pet Hotline at 361-882-PETS (7387). This group is not affiliated with Animal Care Services. They are a private group in Corpus Christi that assists with finding pets.
Prevent Escape
The Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) provides the following tips on preventative measures:
- When walking your dog, be sure to keep the leash looped around your wrist to prevent escape.
- Check your fence regularly to make sure it’s escape-proof.
- Make sure your pet knows basic commands and practice them often. For example – if he/she starts to dart out an open door – say SIT.
- Always make sure your pet’s collar fits snuggly without being too tight – this will prevent the leash and collar from slipping off during a walk.
- Microchip your pets! For as little as $10, you can have a permanent way to identify your pet.
- Have two sets of collars and tags – so if you take one off to wash it, you can put the other one on immediately. Be sure to use a cell number when you can.
- Don’t leave pets in unattended vehicles – they can easily become overheated – and well-meaning people may not know how quickly you plan to return and take the animal thinking they are helping it.
- Have your pet spayed or neutered – this will help discourage them from wanting to stray.
- Check the information on your animal’s tags and make sure it’s still easy to read. Be sure to update the vet, the microchip registry, and your tags if you move or change your number.
- Never leave an animal on a chain or tether – not only is it illegal in many places – it is not a safe way to contain an animal and may lead to the animal being stolen or lost. Be sure to have up to date photos of your pet in case you need to identify him/her.
If you have lost a pet
If you have lost a pet:
- Don’t assume your animal still has on its tags but just in case, call the vet, microchip company, or whoever is on the tags and alert them that your friend is missing.
- Check with neighbors immediately.
- Run an ad in the local newspaper.
- Consider magnetic signs for your car – particularly powerful if you have a large photo.
- Check this site: 24Petconnect
- Post signs or posters in places such as:
‣ Vet clinics
‣ Laundry mats
‣ Groomers
‣ Dog parks
‣ Be sure to check with property owners and verify posting legalities with the city code compliance ordinance.
Do NOT give up! Pets can sometimes be re-united in days, weeks, months or sometimes even years. If you find your pet, please be sure to go back and let everyone know. This will stop you from getting inquiries and will allow shelter staff to work off of current information.
