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General Labrador Info - PSLRA Club Info - Looking for a Labrador? Website Questions, Problems, or Suggestions? Contact the Webmaster
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I Found A Labrador - If you find a stray Lab, or are contacted by someone who has found a stray Lab, here is what to do: 1) Turn the Lab in to the appropriate animal control. This is the best way for an owner to be reunited with a lost dog. The shelter will keep the dog for an official "stray hold", after which the dog can legally be placed in a new home, either by the shelter or by our Rescue program. Let me know that a Lab has been turned in to a shelter so that our Rescue committee can keep tabs on the dog (360-678-1556 or email Edith). Most shelters will allow the finder to reclaim the dog after the stray hold is up (usually 3 to 5 days) and the dog can then be legally placed in a new home. 2) If you (or anyone else who has found a Lab) do not want to take the dog to the local animal control, the finder of the dog MUST keep the dog for a minimum of *30* days while making a good faith effort to find the owner. This means posting signs in the area where the dog was found, putting "found" ads in local newspapers, and notifying animal control that you have the dog. Take the dog to be scanned for a microchip at a shelter or vet. Keep proof of your efforts! A "found" dog cannot legally be placed in a new home until the above requirements have been met. Our Rescue program does not have the resources to foster "found" Labs for 30 days, so the finder of the dog needs to be willing to make this effort. After the 30 day waiting period, we would be happy to help look for a new home. Edith Bryan |
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