Reservation Required for Owner Surrender
and Out of (Brazos) County Pets

Animals will be taken in by reservation only, based on available space, which will be made on a first come, first served basis. Calls to make reservations for the surrender of an animal will be answered from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Mondays through Fridays.
The phone number to make a reservation is 979-739-2898.

If an animal is deemed not adoptable at the time of their reservation, the person who brought the animal in is given the following options: to keep the pet and/or to take the animal to a veterinarian for treatment, to seek placement at a local animal shelter or rescue group or owner requested euthanasia.

 

Identifying owners      
This is sometimes difficult because microchip and license data bases are not kept current by owners.  Use of the internet to locate new telephone numbers, addresses, etc. can be helpful.

• ID Tag                      
  • No brainer, if information is current.                               
• Microchip                  
  • Have the pet scanned for a microchip. All of the local vets and the Shelter have microchip scanners, and will more than happy to check a pet for a microchip.  If there is a microchip tag call to obtain contact information.
• County License       
  • If licensed in Brazos County the pet has a big advantage:  10 days instead of 3 for impound to locate owners; 24/7 Lost and Found number Call: 979.775.6094 + the owners are in luck too: reduced impound fees and avoid possible $500 citation.   The nice folks at this number will take down information and may have a report from the critter’s owners.
• Rabies/Vet tag         
  • Call the Vet’s office with the tag number.  They can give you contact info or call the owners with your contact info.   

 

 

 

Publicizing the Found Pet
Even if you have to turn the animal in to the shelter, please take time to get the word out regarding it’s plight.  Your ad or post can say it is in the shelter or have them contact you for details.  Also, so that you can be certain the owners are truly the pet’s folks, do not publicize all information.  Be able to ask for specifically identifying information.
In cases that you cannot apprehend the animal call Animal Control, numbers below.  It can be of great value to post sightings of animals that are clearly lost and not caught. 

• Post signs at intersections within a 2 mile area of where pet was found. In addition, post signs at grocery stores, community centers, pet stores, veterinary offices, churches and apartment complex laundromats. If possible have photo on the signs and fliers.
• File a found pet report with Brazos Animal Shelter and call your Animal Control Officers.

**If you can keep the pet for awhile Brazos Animal Shelter will put a description into the Found Pet Book for folks who looking for lost critters.
**If you are not able to keep it, please bring to the Shelter (mentioned above) or call the Animal Control Officer within your jurisdiction to pick it up.  The Shelter is where many will look for their lost pets.     

College Station Animal Control: 979.764.3600
Brazos County Sheriff Animal Control: 979.361.4923
Bryan Animal Control: 979.361.3888

• Advertise in newspapers and check "Lost" ads.  The Eagle runs free lost ads for one week, free found ads for two weeks:
  The Eagle: 979.776.7355, http://www.theeagle.com ;
  The Battalion: 979.845.0569, http://www.thebatt.com .
• Ask neighbors, letter carriers and delivery people if they recognize the pet.  Give them a copy of your flier with contact info and photo.  Some neighborhoods have email listings that can be used to spread the word.
• Contact veterinary clinics in your area to see if they recognize the animal.
• Online Resources:  Post information about the foundling online. Include complete description, details of how, when, where pet was found, contact information to get in touch with you, a photo if possible.  Keep posting updated with sightings, news, concerns, etc.

Texags Aggieland forum: Tex Ags Forum OR MyBCS.com
Craigslist Lost & Found: College Station Craigslist
Impact Animal Foundation, formerly Woodstock:  www.impactanimals.org