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NORCAL Golden Retriever Rescue
Lost and Found Golden Retrievers
If you have lost or found a golden retriever in Northern California, you may find information on these pages helpful. We offer advice, links and signs. We no longer offer a lost and found listing service.
 
Table of Contents
Shelters in Northern California
What to do if you lose your dog
What to do if you find a dog
Signs
Links
Shelters in Northern California

Please click here for County Map of Shelters and Rescue to find shelters in your area. This list may not be current, so you are encouraged to do a web search for shelters and pet rescue in your county and nearby counties. Other web sites which may be helpful:
http://www.wonderpuppy.com/cashelters2.htm#norcal
Pets911
Fido Finder - Where Lost Dogs Are Found

What to do if you lose your dog
    Go to top of the page1. Call local shelters, humane societies to report the lost dog
    2. Print up signs from below and post them in the neighborhood.
    3. Put an ad in local paper
    4. Ask friends to help you and drive around the neighborhood
    5. Ask all of your dog owning friends to be on the lookout and spread the word
What to do if you find a dog
    Go to top of the page1 Look for tags
    2 Call local shelters, humane societies to report the found dog
    3 Go to a vet and ask to have the dog’s shoulder scanned for a microchip
    4 Print up signs from below and post them in the neighborhood where people.
    5 Put an ad in local paper
Signs
Print one of these signs to post in your neighborhood. Click on the graphic to display the larger image.
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Links

    Pets911
    Fido Finder - Where Lost Dogs Are Found
    http://www.wonderpuppy.com/cashelters2.htm#norca
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