Thank you. There are two "TO DO" lists below (click "see more"). Please read through and complete the one applicable to you.
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––––––If you **FIND** a lost pet please do the following––––––––
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Secure the animal at your property. If you cannot do this, take the animal to a local vet, or if you cannot catch it call the city council -PH # 4044 3044
OR if it is a BIRD call FNQ wildlife rescue PH: 4053 4467
•2)
Contact the RSPCA in Cairns PH: 4055 1487 OR if it is a native animal contact FNQ wildlife rescue PH: 4053 4467. To leave details of the animal you are holding. These organisations will also look after the animal if you cannot.
•3)
Post the information on our main wall with as many details as possible
•4)
Post a notice in the newspaper, The Cairns Post also offers FREE lost pet advertisements to people who find lost pets so give them a call and get it in Wednesdays and Saturday's paper PH: 4031 3333.)
•5)
Notify your local VETS with the details of the animal you have found, leaving your contact details.
•6)
Notify you City council with the details of the animal you have found, leaving your contact details.
- Cairns City council PH # 4044 3044
•7)
Notify the following places with the details of the animal you have found, leaving your contact details.
-Yaps Ph #- (07) 4057 6373. www.yaps.org.au/qld.html
-RSPCA PH # 4055 1487. www.lostfound.rspcaqld.org.au/default.asp
•8)
MAKE LOST and FOUND POSTERS!! for your area.
-Lotsa Print on Martyn Street offers a FREE service for lost pets. Just upload a picture of the pet to their website lotsa.com.au and they will print 20 A4 full colour posters for you.
•9)
If you have found a BIRD, this is a good group to join as they have a great network of people who are in the "loop" when it comes to birds -- https://www.facebook.com/groups/376094409068234/members/
-ALSO notify FNQ wildlife rescue PH # 4053 4467
-ALSO contact Linda Boagey via PM (Private message) with info on the bird you have found http://www.facebook.com/linda.boagey
•10)
Ask around your local area/shops
NOTE -- There have been cases of people claiming animals that are NOT rightfully theirs. They may be doing this because the animal is of a very sort-after breed (OR WHO KNOWS WHY REALLY!!)
If you find an animal PLEASE be very careful with who you hand them over to. WE ADVISE you ask for specific information from the person trying to claim before they view the animal. They should be able to offer a description, a time and location lost, (if you have given this info out already then ask about unique behavior or markings) or a photograph of their pet. LUCKILY, most people are honest :) so do not be disheartened. Being aware, and knowing what to do will help prevent this kind of thing from happening. Thank you for reading :)
––––––––If you have **LOST** your pet please do the following–––––––––
•1)
Contact the city council with your details and description of your lost pet
- Cairns City council PH # 4044 3044
•2)
Regularly check the pound website!! as new animals are brought in each day!!! www.cairns.qld.gov.au/content/community/impounded_pets.asp
Note: It is a good idea to also call the pound each week in case the website is not updating properly.
•3)
Call around and leave details with a number of local Vets
•4)
Contact Yaps with your details
Ph # (07) 4057 6373
www.yaps.org.au/qld.html
•5)
Contact RSPCA with your details
PH # 4055 1487
http://lostfound.rspcaqld.org.au/default.asp
•6)
MAKE LOST and FOUND POSTERS!! -- Lotsa Print on Martyn Street offers a FREE service for lost pets. Just upload a picture of the pet to their website lotsa.com.au and they will print 20 A4 full colour posters for you.
•7)
If you have lost your •••BIRD••• contact -
FNQ wildlife rescue PH # 4053 4467 and leave your details.
-Also this is a good group to join as they have a great network of people who are in the "loop" when it comes to birds -- give them your details. https://www.facebook.com/groups/376094409068234/members/
•8)
Post a notice on our main wall, with a photo/description, including time and location lost, any specific markings/colours, sex, breed, and anything else that may be helpful identifying them. We will re post your notice so that it reaches more of our members. It is a good idea for you to comment on the Lost and Found version of your notice so that you will be notified if anyone comments with information.
•9)
Scroll through our posts and check each one carefully. Remember to be persistent and keep checking our notices and your own notice each day for an comment updates.
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Look through our list of websites. Some may be useful including further places to post LOST notices.
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Walk your local area and ask around. People may have some clues to give you. This will also give you a chance to post up some of your flyers. Stay positive! Persistence is key! We have seen many people reunited with their pets and if you keep up the search and do as many of the things on this list as often as possible you will have a good chance! GOOD LUCK! LIST OF USEFUL WEBSITES UP TOP RIGHT OF SCREEN.
