Resources
Lost and Found
The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley is dedicated to helping lost pets reunite with their owners.
Lost
- Visit your local Open Admission Shelter
- If your pet is microchipped, call the microchip company to make sure your contact information is up to date and alert the company that the pet is missing
- Contact Local Veterinarian Offices including the Emergency Clinics, if an animal is found injured they may be taken there instead of a shelter.
- Post flyers, especially in your neighborhood and the area the animal was lost from.
- Post a sign in your front yard and tag the window of your car with washable auto paint
- Post ads for free on PawBoost and Craigslist
Found
- Visit your local Open Admission Shelter to see if the pet has a microchip
- If you cannot keep the pet until the owner is located, the shelter will keep the animal for a period of 3-10 days in an attempt to locate the owner.
- If you decide to keep the pet until owners are found, you must make attempts to find the owners and have the animal for a period of 10 days before deciding to keep the pet or rehome the pet.
- Many shelters have a Lost & Found log, contact shelters in your area to make a listing for the animal.
- Post flyers around the area that you found the animal
- Post ads for free on PawBoost and Craigslist
Quick Reference
Knoxville Animal Control
Knox County Animal Control
Pet Emergency Clinic
If you have an injured pet or if you have found an injured pet after hours here is a list of Pet Emergency Clinics in the East Tennessee area. For a list of regular veterinarian clinics, please see our list of Participating Veterinarians.
Knoxville
Animal Emergency and Specialty Center
(865) 693-4440
Knoxville Pet Emergency Clinic
Alcoa
Midland Pet Emergency Center
Greeneville
Animal Medical Center of Greeneville
Blountville
Airport Pet Emergency Clinic
Enrichment
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Canine
Enrichment
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Feline
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June – Official Start of Wildfire and Hurricane Season
Are you prepared to evacuate with your pets in the event of an emergency? June is the official start of wildfire and hurricane season! Here are some tips on what should be in your “go bag” because it is imperative to have an emergency plan for the whole family, including your pets.
Is your animal microchipped? If you say yes, make sure your information is up to date. The only one who can update your pet’s information is you as the owner.
Collars should have tags that include your current telephone number. Need an updated tag? Stop by our Adoption Center during regular business hours to choose from assorted colors and shapes. For only $5 your pets name and your phone number.
Take a moment to capture you and your pet in a recent photo together. This is a great way to have a clear visual of you and your pet if you have to search for them in a crowded shelter evacuation area.
Medical records, vaccination history and medications in a waterproof container. If you don’t have something waterproof use a Ziplock bag to keep the records safe and dry. Electronic copies are even better!
Your emergency supplies should include
Their favorite toy, blanket and bed. Bring a scratcher for your cat and a chew toy for your dog.
Enough food and water for at least 5 days. One gallon of water per pet.
Bowls for water and food. If you feed wet food, make sure you have a manual can opener handy if they are not tab top cans.
Collapsible litter box and litter for your cat. You can never have enough poop bags for your dog! You can also use those poop bags to scoop your litter box by opening one, place it over your hand, scoop the box and turn the bag inside out then tie it shut. Clean hands!
Leash, collar and harness for your dog. Don’t forget to get that tag with your contact info on it.
If you evacuate to a shelter, they will require your pet to be in a crate. Be prepared with a crate that your pet can stand up and turn around comfortably.
Lastly, find out what hotels are outside of the danger zone that allow pets. If you evacuate to a friend’s home, make sure they are not in an area in jeopardy and that they will welcome you and your pets.
Stay safe, drive slow and bring a whole lot of patience with you when you evacuate to safety.
