If you have either lost or found an animal, you should report that animal to the shelter. In order to file such a report, you must fill out one of the following forms.
Paper Forms
Completed forms should be submitted to BARCS. You may either submit the forms in person (directions) or fax the forms to 410-783-6266. You may also send them to us via regular mail.
Lost a pet? Here are some things you can do:
- Alert local shelters, Humane Societies, SPCA, and Veterinary Hospitals (Make sure you give as much information as possible about the animal and ways to contact you.) Attach a picture!
- Post signs about the animal in the area last seen and the surrounding areas (animals will travel far!) Attach a picture!
- Post signs/pictures in local restaurants, stores, parks.
- Put ads in the local newspapers and magazines each week.
- Visit local shelters every 3 days to look at the strays. You can identify your animal best. (Many facilities have a “hold” period for stray animals. After that time period, the animal becomes property of that facility – BARCS holds for 3 days.)
- Submit your report to Petfinder and other similar sites.
Ways to prevent losing an animal companion:
- Have Rabies and license tags on your pet at all times.
- Write your name and phone number directly on the animals collar with a permanent marker. (Tags often fall off!)
- Have your pet micro-chipped. This is an identification device that is inserted under the skin, on the back of the animal’s neck. It is the size of a piece of rice and does not hurt the animal. When an animal is brought into a facility, the animal is scanned for a microchip, and the owners contact information is automatically provided. You can purchase a microchip from your veterinarian.
- Keep your pet properly restrained.
- Do not leave you pet outside unsupervised.
