Here are the steps to follow if you find someone else’s pet:

1. Call Johnson County Animal Control (317-736-3924) and ask if anyone has reported a lost dog  and to have a 'found report' posted. If you border more than one county, please make a report to each county agency. Be sure to send a found report to Humane Society of Johnson County and other “pet places”.   The Humane Society keeps list of lost and found animals and mak

es every effort to match them.

2. Have the pet scanned for a microchip. A microchip is a small (about the size of a grain of rice) device that is implanted into a pet. This device can be scanned by most veterinarians. The scanner will detect a number that can be traced to the owners through a database. Scanning for a microchip should be FREE at most veterinarian offices.  Scanning can also be done at most shelters and humane societies.

3. Put up 'found' flyers (including a photo). These should be placed on street poles, in veterinary offices, in pet stores, and in grooming shops. Make a list of the places where you distributed your flyers, so it will be easy to go back and take them down once you find the pet's owner.

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