If you have lost a pet in or around St. John, always call the St. John City Hall at 314-427-8700, ext. 3, to see if we’ve picked it up. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We don’t have facilities to house pets overnight, so if we are unable to locate the owner of a lost pet quickly, pets are taken to the APA on Baur Blvd, since the APA is now running the shelter operations. Full address is 10521 Baur Blvd, Olivette MO 63132 if we want to list the whole thing. Always check with us first to expedite the reunion with your lost pet.
Additionally, visit STL Lost Pets for updated information and resources on found pets in the area. This website provides valuable tools to help you locate your lost pet and alert local shelters that your pet is missing.
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Immediate Action
Contact us promptly to see if we’ve found your pet. While we don’t have overnight facilities, we work quickly to reunite pets with their owners. If we can’t locate the owner swiftly, lost pets are taken to the APA on Baur Blvd, since the APA is now running the shelter operations. Full address is 10521 Baur Blvd, Olivette MO 63132 if we want to list the whole thing.
Steps to Locate the Owner
- Identification Tags: Ensure your pet wears a St. John Animal License and a St. Louis County Rabies vaccination tag. These tags are crucial for quick identification if your pet gets lost.
- Microchipping: Microchip your pet and keep the contact information updated. This helps shelters and veterinarians contact you if your pet is found.
Useful Resources
90% of lost, stray, and unwanted pets in the St. Louis area end up at local shelters. If your pet is missing, there’s a good chance they might be at one of these shelters. Visit the STL Lost Pets website for:
- Updated Lists: Found dogs and cats listings, updated hourly.
- Alerts: Notify shelters that your pet is missing.
- Reports: Report a found or stray pet.
Persistence is Key
Always remember to check back frequently and stay persistent. Even if you don’t find your pet right away, continual searching increases your chances of a reunion. There are countless stories of pets being found weeks, months, or even years later. Your perseverance could lead to a happy ending.
Stay vigilant and proactive. Together, we can bring your beloved pet back home.