Have you found a stray cat or dog?
Check his/her collar for contact information and have the stray scanned for a microchip at your vet; this quick ID check could help you find the owner right away.
If none is found, contact us right away (681.220.1067) to let us know that you have a stray and provide a description and found location in case the owner contacts us, and to find out if we have space immediately available for the stray.
If you take the stray home, make sure you can keep your resident pets separate; the found stray could be sick, fearful, or aggressive with your pets. Once you have him/her safely at your home, take pictures and create a “found pet” flyer to post around the area in which the animal was found, at veterinarian offices, on websites such as petfinder.com, and social media. Make a found animal post on Facebook and send us a message so we can share the post. Share the post to Fayette County, WV Animal lost and found group and the Fayette County lost dog group.
If you need to report a stray anaimal to get picked up please call the Animal Control Officer. The Fayette County Animal Control officer is employed through the Fayette County Sheriff’s Dept. : 304-574-3590.
Have you lost a pet?
Call the New River Humane Society (681.220.1067) to see if your pet has been found and taken to the shelter.
You must visit in person to see if your missing pet is there. Start looking as soon as you know your pet is gone and continue to check over the next couple months. Sometimes it takes a lost pet that long to make it to the shelter; lost pets may roam, evade capture, or sometimes goodhearted people take care of your pet temporarily.
Strays are held for five days, then put up for adoption. Check in with veterinarian offices, websites such as petfinder.com, and social media. Make a lost animal post on Facebook and send us a message so we can share the post. Share the post to Fayette County, WV Anaimal lost and found group and the Fayette County lost dog group.
Animal Surrender
It is a sad and difficult decision and we’re here to work together to ensure the best possible solution for you and your pet. There may be alternative rehoming options available to you dependent upon the reason you feel you need to give up your pet.
Animals may be brought to the shelter if space is available. Contact us at 681.220.1067. Please bring a copy of your pet’s veterinary records with you.
