Check out Lost Dogs of Texas on Facebook to create a free flyer and post on social media.Contact the pet's owner and report the pet was found. Take the pet to the nearest veterinary clinic, animal shelter, or spay/neuter clinic to scan the pet for a microchip.In addition to the steps for taking an animal in, you can also consider the following: Residents living in the following municipalities will need to contact their local government authority for the handling of stray pets: This will allow us to network the pet through our Diversion program. ACS can only provide services to residents within City limits. Visit our Find My Council Member page to verify city residency.If you are able to take an animal in for a for days, follow these steps: Because of overpopulation and kennel capacity, it is helpful if you are able to hold onto the pet ahead of time. Our Animal Care Services (ACS) Intake Staff is able to reunite a found pet with its owner or find an additional home in case they cannot locate its owner. Animals will only be accepted at the shelter if space is available. NOTE: San Antonio Residents bringing in a lost pet must provide identification and pets must be leashed or in an appropriate carrier.
