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We’re Here to Help During Difficult Times

Whether you’ve lost a beloved pet or can no longer care for your animal, we provide compassionate support and resources.

Lost Pet Resources
Surrender Information

Lost Your Dog or Cat?

Thank you for visiting our Lost and Found. We know the heartbreak associated with your pet wandering from home. On occasion, those pets are turned into our shelter in hopes that the owners will come to our facility and retrieve their pet.

What We Do When We Find a Dog or Cat

When someone brings an animal into our shelter, we:
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Look for Identification

license, tag, microchip, tattoos, identifying markings

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Scan for a Microchip

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Check "Lost and Found" Pages

on social media like Facebook

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Keep In Contact

with your county’s animal control

If your animal has a license, tag, or microchip with contact information, we will call you. If we cannot reach you by phone, we will send you a certified letter to let you know that we have your pet.
If there is no identification, we will take care of your dog or cat in hopes that you will come to us!

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What We Do When We Find a Dog or Cat

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Call Us And Describe Your Missing Pet :
586-731-9210

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Contact Other Animal Shelters In The Area

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Contact The County Animal Control
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Check “Lost and Found” Facebook Pages

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Post A Picture Of Your Lost Dog Or Cat

on the “For the Love of Louie” Facebook page following their guidelines

To Reclaim Your Pet

To reclaim your pet, bring evidence that you are the rightful owner.

Examples of what you could bring:
Veterinarian Records (Proof Of Ownership)

Copy of license (owner ID)

How To Keep Your Pet Safe

Pets sometimes get away from their owners, we get it! Here are things you can do to make that less likely and to help you reunite with your pet in the event that he or she slips away:

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Try Not To Leave Your Pet Unattended Outside

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If You Don’t Have A Fenced In Yard, Your Pet Should Be Walked On A Leash

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Michigan State Law Requires A License To Be On Your Pet. We can identify you from your pet’s license and let you know we have found him/her

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We Scan All Incoming Pets For A Microchip, So Consider Getting Your Pet Microchipped

Pet Surrender

No Longer Able to Care for Your Dog or Cat?
Surrendering a pet can be a very hard decision and an emotional experience. We understand that there are times when you are not able to keep your pet. Our priority is always to work with you in the best interest of the animals and trying to keep families together. It is with a heavy heart that we accept a surrendered pet to our shelter.
If feeding your pet is an issue, please contact us about our Pet Food Bank as an alternative to surrendering.
[Pet Pantry Application – Link needed for pet food bank application]
What Do I Need to Surrender My Pet?
While this is always a tough decision to make, we appreciate that you are working diligently to find a resolution and make the proper decision for what is best for the animal. While we do accept surrendered animals, we also have a few items required for us to proceed.

You Will Need:

  • Proof of ownership
  • Updated shot record(s)
  • Heartworm Test up to date (animals & 6 months old)
  • FIV Combination Test ( 8 weeks)
  • $50.00 surrender fee

First, contact our surrender department to make sure we have room for your surrendered pet.

How Do I Begin the Surrender Process?
When space permits, we can accept surrenders and strays. We are only able to accept dogs and cats.
Please call the shelter directly: Phone: 586-731-9210 Hours: 10 am to 12 pm or 1 pm to 4 pm
Call to schedule an appointment and see if we have the capacity to accept your surrender or stray.
Contact our surrender department: Email: surrender@humanesocietyofmacomb.org
What If the Shelter Is Unable to Accept Your Surrendered Pet?
We are interested in keeping your pet with you, if at all possible. We can provide you with information to help your personal situation. If there is no way for you to keep your pet, we can provide a list of rescue groups and other shelters that may be able to accept your surrender.
[Download a Rescue List – Link needed for rescue organization list]
Alternative Rehoming Options
If you need to rehome your pet, please visit: [Rehome Your Pet – Link https://rehome.adoptapet.com/]
Please note that the rehoming service from Adopt-a-Pet is not associated with the Humane Society of Macomb and we cannot guarantee or warranty any results. This link is here as a resource to help you find a solution to surrendering.

Contact Information

Lost Pet Inquiries:

Phone: 586-731-9210 (during normal business hours)

Post on: “For the Love of Louie”

Pet Surrender:

Phone: 586-731-9210 (10 am-12 pm or 1 pm-4 pm)

Email: surrender@humanesocietyofmacomb.org

General Information:

Phone: 586-731-9210

Email: info@humanesocietyofmacomb.org

Questions About Our Programs?

Contact Us:

Phone: 586-731-9210
Email: info@humanesocietyofmacomb.org

For specific programs:

Summer Camp: events@humanesocietyofmacomb.org
Warm Pet Project: volunteer@humanesocietyofmacomb.org
Scout Programs: humaneeducation@humanesocietyofmacomb.org

Additional Resources

Pet Food Bank

If you’re struggling to feed your pet, we may be able to help through our Pet Food Bank program.

Pet Pantry Application

Prevention Resources

Microchipping services

Pet licensing information

Pet safety tips

We're Here to Help

Whether you’re searching for a lost pet or making the difficult decision to surrender, we understand these are emotional and stressful times. Our staff is here to provide compassionate support and help you navigate these challenging situations.

Call us at 586-731-9210 during business hours for immediate assistance.