KITTENS!
WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU FIND KITTENS?
- OBSERVE
If you find kittens who are alone, determine if the mother has abandoned them or if she is just off looking for food. The only way to find this out is to wait. Often times, she will return within a few hours. Observe from a distance or a hidden spot to be sure she is not returning before moving the kittens. Use common sense and be patient.
- YOU SEE MOM!
Remember that the BEST option is to always leave the kittens with their mother.
The best thing for the family is to leave the kittens where they are for now as long as the location is safe. Remember, the mother is best able to care for her kittens. You can assist in providing food, water, and shelter. Monitor the family daily and make the environment as safe for them as you can.
When the kittens are out exploring on their own, this is the optimal age to bring them out of the field and to a shelter for socialization, health checkup and spay-neuter.
- YOU DON’T SEE MOM
If the mother cat doesn’t come back after 8 hours, and you think she has abandoned the kittens or they are in danger, you can choose one of several options.
- Raise them yourself
- Call animal control in Georgetown County
LOST AND FOUND PET
IF YOU’VE LOST OR FOUND A DOG OR CAT:
Step 1: Report The Pet Using Petco Love Lost
We have partnered with Petco Love Lost to provide you with the best tools to reunite lost pets. Petco Love Lost uses facial recognition technology to help reunite lost pets with their owners quickly and efficiently.
File a report here –
Upload Your Pet’s Photo: Visit Petco Love Lost and upload a recent photo of your pet. The system will scan your pet’s photo against found animals at shelters and those reported by the community.
Search for Your Pet: Use Petco Love Lost to search for found pets reported in your area. The facial recognition software will help match your pet with similar-looking animals.
- Click Here to Upload Your Pet’s Photo: Visit Petco Love Lost and upload a recent photo of your pet. The system will scan your pet’s photo against found animals at shelters and those reported by the community.
- Click Here to Search for Your Pet: Use Petco Love Lost to search for found pets reported in your area. The facial recognition software will help match your pet with similar-looking animals.
- Click Here to See All Lost Pets: Sort through photos of all pets, including those at the local shelters, and reported by users.
Upload Your Pet’s Photo: Visit Petco Love Lost and upload a recent photo of your pet. The system will scan your pet’s photo against found animals at shelters and those reported by the community.
Search for Your Pet: Use Petco Love Lost to search for found pets reported in your area. The facial recognition software will help match your pet with similar-looking animals.
- Click Here to Upload Your Pet’s Photo: Visit Petco Love Lost and upload a recent photo of your pet. The system will scan your pet’s photo against found animals at shelters and those reported by the community.
- Click Here to Search for Your Pet: Use Petco Love Lost to search for found pets reported in your area. The facial recognition software will help match your pet with similar-looking animals.
- Click Here to See All Lost Pets: Sort through photos of all pets, including those at the local shelters, and reported by users.
Other steps you can take…
Step 2. Alert Your Community
Inform your neighbors right away. Use platforms like Next Door or Facebook. Provide a detailed description of your pet including color, size, gender, and the last known location. Attach a clear photo.
If your pet has a microchip, notify the microchip company and ensure your contact information is current.
Step 3. Create and Distribute Flyers or Posters
Flyer Tips: Design a flyer with a bright background, a clear photo, and concise details about your pet. Include your contact information.
Neighborhood Search: Walk around your neighborhood, speaking with residents, delivery drivers, and landscapers. Hand out flyers and ask them to keep an eye out.
Step 4. Visit Local Shelters
Saint Frances Animal Center (843) 546 – 0780
All 4 Paws (843) 237 – 7297
Grand Strand Humane Society (843) 457 – 3139
Horry County Animal Care Center (843) 915 – 5172
Williamsburg Animal Care and Control (843) 355 – 9312
Step 5. Don’t Lose Hope
Finding a lost pet can take time and persistence. Many pets are found weeks or even months after they go missing. Stay vigilant and keep searching.
***If you are unable to keep the animal you’ve found, call the county animal control:
Georgetown County Sheriff´s Office
(843) 546-5101