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document.write(" shelter offers services to the community to help reunite lost pets with");
document.write(" their owners. Shelter staff log every call made to the shelter and");
document.write(" write down descr"+"iptions of missing and found animals. Every day pets");
document.write(" and their owners are \"matched\" using this simple system. In addition");
document.write(" every animal that comes into the shelter is advertised in the Bonner");
document.write(" County Daily Bee in the Lost/Found classified section. Any owner who");
document.write(" has a pet that is missing is encouraged to call the shelter");
document.write(" immediately!
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document.write(" Tips for Locating a Lost Pet The Shelter admits over 1,000 stray cats");
document.write(" and dogs each year. Hundreds of other lost pets are reported by phone.");
document.write(" Only a small percentage of these animals are reunited with their");
document.write(" owners. Do not assume that your pet will find its way home. Maximize");
document.write(" the chances for your pet's safe return by taking the following steps");
document.write(" within 24 hours:
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document.write(" 1. Call the Shelter immediately. Descr"+"iptions of animals may be very");
document.write(" subjective so also stop by the Shelter to see if your pet has been");
document.write(" admitted. Bring us a photograph. Call us again in a couple of days.
2."); document.write(" Contact your neighbors by phone, visit or note. Leave your name and"); document.write(" phone number in case they see or hear of a stray pet later on.
"); document.write("3. Put up posters in highly visible locations along the road and at community bulletin boards. Include a photo if you can.
"); document.write("4."); document.write(" Call the newspaper to place a free lost pet ad in the classified"); document.write(" section. Paid photo ads and reward offers are even more effective.
"); document.write("5. Call radio and television stations to have a report of your lost pet included in public service announcements.
"); document.write("6."); document.write(" Call your City Police and County Sheriff's dispatchers to see if they"); document.write(" have received a report of an impounded, found, injured or trespassing"); document.write(" animal. If you suspect your pet has been the victim of theft,"); document.write(" poisoning, shooting or trapping, file a report with law enforcement"); document.write(" authorities. If you believe your pet may have been impounded, ask to"); document.write(" speak with the Animal Control Officer.
"); document.write("7."); document.write(" Call your County and City Road Departments to see if they are aware of"); document.write(" any animals that may have been hit by a car in your vicinity.
"); document.write("8. Call local veterinary clinics to see if they have treated or received a report of a lost or injured pet.
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document.write(" Call authorities, shelters and veterinary clinics in neighboring cities");
document.write(" and counties. If you are successful in your search, take preventive");
document.write(" measures so your pet will not be lost again. Provide proper restraint,");
document.write(" supervision and identification, and keep a current photograph of each");
document.write(" of your pets.
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document.write(" Call us at 208-265-PAWS (7297) to get a FREE identification tag for your pet (local residents only please).