What can I do if someone takes my dog?
Remember, thieves look for high-value dogs. If your dog is stolen, immediately report the theft to police, call your microchip company and any lost-dog or stolen-dog databases that you know of in your area, including local shelters. You should also distribute fliers and get the word out on social media.
What happens if someone steals your dog?
If you believe that your pet was stolen, you must act immediately to try to retrieve her. Here are some ways to get a stolen pet back, as well as some preventative measures you can take: Call the police right away and ask to file a report. Give the HomeAgain lost pet recovery service the details of the alleged theft.
What happens if you find a dog that ran away?
When a private person finds your lost pet, under the law in some states the finder must care for the pet humanely and try to find the pet’s owner within 48 hours. If a loose dog chases a person, the dog may be impounded and the owner may find himself in court in some states.
Can a previous owner look for a lost dog?
Some people avoid taking dogs there for fear that they might be euthanized. However, animal shelters create a legal paper trail, and they are the most common place an owner will look for their lost dog. If a previous owner can proved they tried to find their animal, then they might still be considered the legal owner.
What to do if your dog is lost and picked up?
Your rights as a pet owner also apply if your dog is lost and picked up by local authorities. Here are some laws you should know in case your pet is lost: A loose dog or cat may be legally seized or impounded by local animal authorities, especially if the animal is without identification tags.
How long do you have to notify if a dog is stolen?
Some states are not required to notify owners and can destroy the animal without notification in less than three days. When a private person finds your lost pet, under the law in some states the finder must care for the pet humanely and try to find the pet’s owner within 48 hours.