Veterinary emergencies and
lost or stray pets

We know what it’s like to have an urgently sick or missing pet — we’ve been there too. Here’s a list of resources we’ve worked with over the years and highly recommend for their superb care and compassion, including: 

Emergency veterinary hospitals

In the event of an emergency, locate the nearest emergency veterinary hospital, give them a call to let them know you’re on your way — and then drive carefully. 

The pet poison helpline

If you’re worried that your pet has eaten something they shouldn’t have, call the Animal Poison Control Center. Please do not induce vomiting or offer any remedies until you’ve talked to a specialist. Here are a few things you should have ready for the call: 

  • Detailed information about your pet. The specialist will need to know your pet’s age, weight, and sex. They’ll also ask if your pet has been spayed or neutered.

  • Detailed information about what your pet ate. The specialist will need to know what your pet ate, when they ate it — and approximately how much, e.g., how many ounces of your dark chocolate stash.  

  • A credit or debit card. There will be an incident fee for each inquiry. 

Petpoisonhelpline.com

Resources for lost pets, stray pets, and wild animals

In the Twin Cities, we see a very high rate of recovery for lost pets, particularly if your pet is wearing a collar, has a city license tag, and has been microchipped. In part, that’s because we have great community resources for pet owners. These are the folks we’d get in touch with if our pet went on walkabout or we found a stray pet or wild animal in the yard. 

Minneapolis Animal Care and Control

Saint Paul Animal Control Center

Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

Other resources: 

Craigslist: Lost and found, Minneapolis

Facebook: Minneapolis lost dogs, cats, and pets

Facebook: St. Paul lost dogs, cats, and pets

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