Resources

Who to contact:
Report your missing pet to local police departments, animal control, and animal shelters, providing details such as breed, sex, color, size, name, and last known location. Leave your contact number for updates and call regularly for information. Visit or contact local animal shelters that receive strays from your area frequently. You are the best person to identify your pet, so keep checking even if you’ve already visited them.

Create “LOST PET” fliers with:

• Pet’s picture, date they went missing, and location last seen
• Big, bright phone number to call with sightings and information. Distribute fliers to neighbors and local areas frequented by people. Walk around last seen area during day and night, calling pet’s name and using toys or treats. If you have another pet, bring them along to help search.

One of the simplest and most practical ways to keep your dog from straying is to keep them on a leash and it’s the law in the state of NJ. Proper behavioral training for your dog enhances everyday safety, including leash manners and preventing bolting. Use appropriate walking devices like the Gentle Leader or a cross-body harness to manage leash pulling and prevent slipping out of collars.

Check window screens often and repair any holes or rips as soon as they appear. Cats love to swipe and claw at window screens when bugs, flies, and irresistible playthings come along, and cat claws are sharp. Wire window screens are usually claw resistant, but cats can easily claw a rip in polyester and other types of window screening fabric.

Ensure they always wear identification with your current contact information. Microchipping is the most effective method for ensuring their safe return. SAVE offers microchipping for a small fee. Remember to update your information with the microchip company if you move or change your phone number.

SAVE, A FRIEND TO HOMELESS ANIMALS IS THE CONTRACTED HOLDING FACILITY OF LOST/STRAY CATS AND DOGS FOR THE FOLLOWING TOWNS:

• PRINCETON ANIMAL CONTROL 609-924-2728
• MONTGOMERY ANIMAL CONTROL 908-359-8211, EXT. 247
• CRANBURY ANIMAL CONTROL 609-395-0031
• HOPEWELL ANIMAL CONTROL 609-537-0278
• LAWRENCE ANIMAL CONTROL 609-844-7092
• SOUTH BRUNSWICK ANIMAL CONTROL 732-329-4000, EXT. 7265
• EAST WINDSOR ANIMAL CONTROL 609-448-5678, EXT. 229
• WEST WINDSOR ANIMAL CONTROL 609-799-1222
• ROBBINSVILLE ANIMAL CONTROL 609-259-3900
• PLAINSBORO ANIMAL CONTROL 609-799-2333
• BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER: 732-238-1000 (DOGS ONLY)