Evidence-based Dog Training
1) Gather all of the information that you can.
-Breed/Color/Sex/markings/collar/tags
-Where and when the animal was lost or found and a recent picture
2) Immediate Steps to take -
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Call in the description to WXTQ's Pooch Patrol. 740-593-6651
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Call the dog shelters that are closest to where you live.
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Submit the description and picture to Friends of the Shelter Dogs on Facebook.
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Submit the description and picture to Athens County Lost and Found Pets on Facebook.
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Please list the dog in both the Athens Messenger and the Athens News. They are free.
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Post signs with description and picture in vet offices and businesses around where the dog was lost/found. Also give one to your mail carrier.
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Walk/drive around asking your closest neighbors if they have lost/found a dog.
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Visit the dog shelters that are closest to where you live, take a sign with the description and picture to leave at the shelter. GO EVERY DAY!
**Please note - if you have found a dog, don't give info such as if it was wearing a collar, if neutered, distinguishing marks. Make the person trying to claim the dog describe them to you.**
Did you know that when you adopt an Athens County Shelter Dog behavioral support is offered by one of our partner non-profits?
BARC works with the Athens County Dog Shelter and Friends of the Shelter Dogs to bring behavioral science and compassion to dogs that need it the most. BARC provides behavioral consults, enrichment for the shelter dogs, and training and respite care for dogs who need a break from the shelter environment. They also offer follow-up consults for doings adopted from the shelter to ensure their adoptions are life-long. Click below to learn more.