We all love our pets very dearly and even the thought of losing one could make us shudder. But sometimes the unthinkable happens. Whether it’s a gate that’s been left open or an intentional freeing, our pets are often given the chance to get out and roam and explore the neighborhood and most times, they come right back tails wagging and happy to see you!
But what happens when they don’t come back?
First of all, don’t panic. This is the time for calm and rational decisions. If you are 100% positive that your pet is no longer on your property or in your home, and is not coming home when being called, it would be a good idea to begin calling some of the local animal shelters and rescues.
Below are 4 animal shelters and rescues that you can call. Animal control often collects lost and abandoned pets and is a great place to start searching.
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The Humane Society of Charlotte
Phone: 311
Address: 8315 Byrum Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28217
Website: humanesocietyofcharlotte.org
The Humane Society of Charlotte can be reached by calling 311 or visiting the facility in person. If they do indeed have possession of an animal that matches the description of the one that is lost, the humane society recommends that you bring in a photo of you and the animal for positive identification.
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Precious Paws Rescue, Inc.
Phone: (704) 509-9861
Address: 6250 White Pine Ln, Charlotte, NC 28213
Website: preciouspawsrescue.com
Precious Paws Rescue, Inc’s tagline is “Making a Difference… Saving Loves… One Dog at a Time.” While this website hasn’t been updated since 2013, it is still filled with all sorts of good references and contact information for other rescues in the area. They are a non-profit organizations dedicated to the rescue of Cocker Spaniels and other small dogs.
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Wake County Animal Center
Phone: (919) 212-7387
Address: 820 Beacon Lake Drive, Raleigh, NC 27602
Website: wakegov.com/pets
The Wake County Animal Center takes in all stray, abandoned, and surrounded pets in and around wake county. Their website states that they work with many volunteers and foster families in the county so that the animals can receive the best chance of adoption or recovery. Their website is very easy to navigate and is very informative. They have a live feed of their Facebook page where they showcase the animals that have under their roofs.
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SPCA of Wake County
Phone: (919) 772-2326
Address: 200 Petfinder Lane, Raleigh, NC 27603
Website: spcawake.org
The SPCA of Wake County is an organization who helps to spearhead the effort to rescue animals from abusive and exploitative situations. The SPCA was founded in 1967 and is a non-profit organization. While the SPCA is not a government organization, they work closely with the Wake County Animal Shelter to help adopt out animals and transfer other animals to owners or organizations that will give abandoned and surrendered pets a better life. The SPCA relies solely on the donations of charitable individuals and organizations in their local community.
In closing
These are only 4 of the many dozens of organizations dedicated to the well-being of Charlotte’s and Raleigh’s lost, abandoned and unwanted pets. The folks who volunteer their time to these organizations are truly heroes among men and many of them will go out of their way to help you find a lost pet, should you face that unfortunate situation.
So, before you panic and dwell on the worst, pick up the phone and call these organizations. They will go out of their way to get you pointed in the right direction.
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