File a Lost or Found Animal Report:
Please give us a call at (604) 857-5055 to file a lost or found animal report. If you have a photo, email it to info@lapsbc.ca as a supplementary resource. Check with neighboring communities and file a lost or found report with them, too.
Unfortunately, an animal sighting cannot be considered a found report. If you have acquired a dog or cat you believe to be owned and are caring for it, please file a Found Report by calling our shelter.
LAPS Patti Dale Animal Shelter is closed to the public on all statutory holidays. If there is an animal control issue that requires immediate attention please leave a detailed message at 604-857-5055 and an Animal Control Officer will get back to you as soon as possible.
Spread the Word
Make a poster and put it up everywhere you can, such as vet offices, community centres, pet stores, telephone poles, etc. Post a message in the lost and found section on Craigslist. Be sure to include a good quality recent photo, a detailed description, the date and location your pet went missing, and your contact information. You can register a lost report with Petlynx, a database of lost and found pets.
You can also place ads in your local paper, on classified websites such as Craigslist or on the BC Veterinary Medical Association website. Check the found reports and call the ones whose description match your pet. If you’re advertising a reward leave the dollar amount off the poster.
An Ounce of Prevention…
Lost pets with current identification have a better chance of making it home. Visible ID, such as a name tag or a license, is an easy way for whoever finds your pet to locate you. In case your pet loses its collar, it’s a good idea to have a permanent form of ID as backup. Tattoos and microchips allow animal shelters and vets to trace your pet’s identity back to you. Visit your vet and ask about these options. Remember, ID only works if the information is current, so make sure you update your information if you move!
