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Pet Support

Lost a pet, found an animal or need help with care? Contact local animal services or a clinic to confirm the right next step.

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What this covers

Animal shelters, humane societies, and municipal or county pounds that take in found strays and hold lost pets; low-cost and emergency veterinary clinics; spay/neuter and vaccine clinics; and pet food assistance.

Does not cover: Wildlife and livestock. For a pet poisoning, call ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435. If a person is in danger, call 911.

Who is this for?

People who have lost a pet, found an animal, or need help with pet food or veterinary costs.

How help usually works

Shelters, animal services and clinics handle different needs. Contact the service for your area about a lost pet, a found animal or help paying for care. Intake rules and costs vary.

When help can start: Shelter intake, clinic openings and aid funds vary. Contact the provider promptly rather than assuming walk-in service.

How to start

  1. For a lost pet, contact local animal services and shelters promptly; ask how to file and check reports.
  2. For a found animal, ask animal services or a vet about safe next steps and a microchip scan.
  3. For care or food support, ask about current services, fees and appointments.

What to bring

For a lost pet, have a photo, microchip number or ownership records ready if available. For care, ask which health records and payment details the clinic needs.

If you need help soon

For an injured pet, contact an emergency vet. For possible poisoning, call ASPCA Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435; a fee may apply.

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