What to Do If You Find a Stray Dog or Cat

Youโ€™re driving home and there it is โ€” a dog with no collar, trotting along a busy road. Or maybe a cat shows up on your porch and wonโ€™t leave. What now? Donโ€™t panic. Most lost pets have owners desperately looking for them. A 2021 study in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association found that over 85% of lost dogs and 75% of lost cats with microchips were reunited with their families. The trick is knowing exactly what steps to take within those first few hours. ...

July 24, 2026 ยท 1 min ยท Sarah Mitchell