Resources
Who To Contact When You Have Lost A Pet
Always contact your vet to let them know your pet is missing!
Always contact the microchip company to report the missing/lost pet if the pet is chipped to prevent someone from re-registering the chip.
AVID (800)336-2843: HOMEAGAIN (866)738-4324: BANFIELD (877)PETLINK
A current photgraph on flyers posted in the area where the pet was lost always helps. Distribute the same flyer to these different facilities and posted.
Police Departments
Frankfort (815) 485-2500
Matteson (708) 748-1564
Mokena (708) 479-3912
New Lenox (815) 485-2500
Oak Forest (708) 687-1376
Orland Park (708) 349-4111
Tinley Park (708) 532-9111
Animal Control
Cook County (708) 974-6140
Frankfort Township (815) 469-4907 (#3)
Oak Forest (708) 687-0565
Tinley Park (708) 444-5315
Will County (815) 462-5633
Use the links below to visit Web sites and Usenet newsgroups offering information of interest regarding the health and well-being of animals. Help Save Pets is not affiliated with any other organization or governmental agency and is non-political and non-activist in nature. We do not necessarily agree or disagree with the content of the Web sites listed below.
Humane Society of the United States
The nation's largest animal-protection organization, HSUS was founded
in 1954 to promote the humane treatment of animals and to foster respect,
understanding, and compassion for all creatures. Their Web site is packed
with up to date information, expert advice, and links to answer all of
your questions.
http://www.hsus.org/
Pet Adoption
Excellent and thorough advice to consider when you're thinking of adopting
a cat or dog. Includes advice on helping your pet adapt to your home environment,
introducing new and old pets, and being a responsible pet owner. From
the Humane Society of the United States.
http://www.hsus.org/ace/11826
Pet Care
Expert advice on all issues related to pet care: moving with a pet, grooming,
boarding, lost pets, coping with death of pets, and much more. From the
Humane Society of the United States.
http://www.hsus.org/ace/12531
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA has worked to alleviate pain, fear and suffering
in animals through means such as humane law enforcement, legislative advocacy,
education and hands-on animal care. The ASPCA Web site offers information
on pet care and nutrition, humane education, and much more.
http://www.aspca.org/
National Animal Poison Control Center
The first and only animal-oriented poison control center in North America.
The NAPCC is a non-profit service and has provided toxicological consultation
with veterinarians and animal owners for over 17 years. 1-888-4ANI-HELP.
From the ASPCA.
http://www.aspca.org/apcc
Pet Finder
Search over a thousand adoptable pets, locate shelters and rescue groups
currently caring for adoptable pets, browse resources on caring for your
pet, post classified ads for lost or found pets, pets wanted, and pets
needing homes.
http://www.petfinder.org/
Resource Web Sites
Illinois Animal Organizations and Rescues
A comprehensive list of Illinois animal organizations with Web sites,
offering links to resources for learning about and helping animals in
need.
http://muttcats.com/shelters/illinois.htm
Indiana Animal Organizations and Rescues
A comprehensive list of Indiana animal organizations with Web sites, offering
links to resources for learning about and helping animals in need.
http://muttcats.com/shelters/indiana.htm
Wisconsin Animal Organizations and Rescues
A comprehensive list of Wisconsin animal organizations with Web sites,
offering links to resources for learning about and helping animals in
need.
http://muttcats.com/shelters/wisconsin.htm
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