Lost & Found Pets

Reclaiming Your Lost Pet

If your pet is brought to our shelter as a stray, you can reclaim them at any time Sunday through Saturday, 10:00AM - 4:00PM (excluding holidays). 

Reclamation Process

  1. You must be physically present at the shelter.
  2. You must present photo identification.
  3. You may be required to present additional proof of ownership, such as a photo of your pet, microchip verification, or vaccination records.
  4. For dogs, you must present your current dog license or purchase a new dog license from us prior to reclamation.
  5. You must pay all relevant fees associated with your pet's stay at our shelter.

Fee Schedule

Service
Fee
Daily Boarding (first time within one year)
$20.00/day
Daily Boarding (second time within one year)
$40.00/day
Daily Boarding (third time within one year)
$60.00/day
DHPP Vaccine (dog)
$15.00
FVRCP Vaccine (cat)
$15.00
Bordetella Vaccine (dog)
$15.00
Rabies Vaccine
$15.00
Service
Fee
FELV/FIV Test
$20.00
Microchip
$20.00
Dewormer
$35.00
Capstar
$35.00
Flea Prevention
$15.00
Dog License
$10.80 (+ $.50 mailing fee)
Dog License (senior)
$8.80 (+$.50 mailing fee)

BCHS provides animal control services for many Beaver County municipalities. If you live in these areas, it’s likely your stray pet will be brought to our shelter. Even if you do not live in one of these municipalities, your stray pet may still be brought to our shelter.

Stray animals brought to our shelter are held according to Pennsylvania dog law.

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Don’t see your pet?
Submit a Lost Pet Report.

Be as detailed as possible when filling out your report and include if your pet is microchipped or wearing identification tags. You can attach a photo of your pet at the end of the report.

After you have submitted your online report, you’ll receive a confirmation email. YOU MUST CLICK THE LINK IN THE SECOND PARAGRAPH TO ACTIVATE YOUR REPORT.

Submitting a Lost Pet Report does not guarantee that we will contact you if your pet arrives at our shelter. Unless your pet is microchipped or has a valid identification tag on their collar when found, we may not know they are your pet. If your pet is microchipped but your contact information is no longer valid, we may not know how to contact you. We recommend you come to the shelter during regular business hours to look for your lost pet or visit our website daily to check for found reports.

If you aren't able to complete an online Lost Pet Report, please visit us at the shelter or call 724-775-5801 ext. 105, and we will assist you with the creation of your report.

Need additional assistance with finding your lost pet? Check out these tips.

I Found a Stray Pet

Here are some steps to take if you've found a lost pet to ensure they are safely reunited with their family:

  1. Check for any identification tags. Owners will often put a phone number directly on the tag or collar. You may be able to reunite the lost pet with its owner before filing a report or contacting BCHS. 
  2. If the lost pet has a rabies or license tag, BCHS can help you trace it. Call 724-775-5801 ext. 105 to share the license or rabies tag number—along with a description of the animal—and we will call you back. 
  3. Search the links above to see if the lost pet has been reported missing by its owner. 
  4. If the lost pet is not aggressive and you would like to keep it at your home while we try to locate its owner, submit a Found Pet Report. You can attach a photo of them at the end of the report. After receiving a confirmation email, YOU MUST CLICK THE LINK IN THE SECOND PARAGRAPH TO ACTIVATE YOUR REPORT.
  5. If you need assistance filing a Found Pet Report, please call 724-775-5801 ext. 105, and we will help you file it.
  6. You can also bring the lost pet directly to our shelter, and we can hold them through their holding period. If they're unclaimed after two business days, they will be evaluated for adoptability. 
  7. For your safety, NEVER approach an aggressive or scared animal. If you can safely contain the lost pet in your yard, kennel, garage, or other enclosed space, please call your local police department for assistance.

If you submitted a Found Pet Report, continue to check our lost pet links to see if someone filed a Lost Pet Report. You may also receive emails from people who believe you have found their pet.

Do not assume a lost pet has been abandoned or abused. When pets are missing for a long time, they may appear neglected and scared. Many animals now have a microchip implanted under their skin as a permanent form of identification. This can be read only with a specialized microchip scanner, which can be found at veterinary clinics, our shelter, and sometimes public places like libraries or police stations.

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