3 things you can do when you find a lost pet in Birmingham

If you’re anything like my partner who picks up almost every stray she sees, then you might want to keep reading. We’ve gathered a few local resources from vets to shelters you’ll want to know, so you’ll know what to do when you find a lost pet in Birmingham.

Post on social media

It can be tempting to automatically post a picture of the lost animals, but sometimes it’s best to post on social media that you found a lost pet with your contact information. Let people reach out to you and ask them to describe the dog. This way the pet can get to the correct owner.

BONUS: If you’ve picked up wildlife off the road, then check out this guide on the best course of action here.

2. Take to a vet

Hopefully, the lost pet belongs to someone, so the best course of action is to take the animal to the nearest vet. If the little guy has a chip, the vet can scan and get in contact with the rightful owner.

On the weekends it can be difficult to find an open veterinary clinic. Here are three vet clinics in the Birmingham area open 24 hours on the weekend.

• Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham: 146 Resource Center Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35242
• Emergency Pet Care in Trussville: 7299 Gadsden Hwy, Trussville, AL 35173
• Steel City Emergency Vets: 1900 Hoover Ct., Hoover, AL 35226

Some other vets in Birmingham

Red Mountain Animal Clinic

• Location: 2148 Green Springs Hwy, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM-6PM | Saturday 8AM-12PM

Nall Daniels Animal Hospital

• Location: 2829 Central Ave, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM-6PM | Saturday 7AM-1PM | Sunday 4:30-6PM

Avondale Animal Hospital

• Location: 3624 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM-6PM | Saturday 8AM-12PM

Vulcan Park Animal Care

• Location: 1779 Valley Ave, Homewood, AL 35209
• Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM-6PM | Saturday 7AM-12PM | Sunday 4-6PM

VCA Becker Animal Hospital

• Location: 1901 27th Ave S, Homewood, AL 35209
• Hours: Monday-Friday AM-6PM | Saturday 7AM-2PM

Homewood Animal Hospital

• Location: 501 Scott St, Homewood, AL 35209
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM-5:30PM | Saturday 8AM-2PM

Green Springs Animal Clinic

• Location: 434 Carr Ave, Homewood, AL 35209
• Hours: Monday-Friday 7AM-5PM | Saturday 8AM-12PM | Sunday 3-5PM

Don’t forget these clinics as well:  Cahaba Mountain Brook Animal Clinic, Standifer’s Animal Clinic and Cat Haven Veterinary Clinic.

3. Take to a shelter

Found a lost pet in Birmingham? The Greater Birmingham Humane Society has three separate locations where you can help an owner reunite with their animal.

• GBHS Adoption Center: 300 Snow Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Animal Care & Control (Woodlawn): 6227 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35212
• Jasper Animal Care & Control: 2302 Birmingham Avenue, Jasper, AL 35501

P.S.: Taking an animal to the shelter should be the last option, according to the Shelby County Humane Society. After seven days of being surrendered, the animals at Shelby Humane will be put up for adoption.

Shelby County Humane suggests that you should complete a report on the lost pet on lost.petcolove.org, lostmydoggie.com or lostmykitty.com.

Did we miss a vet clinic you trust to take care of a lost pet you found in Birmingham? Tag us @BhamNow to let us know!