Found/Stray Animals
**Please note: Prior to bringing an animal in, you must call the shelter to determine what impounding area the pet was found so prior authorization can be obtained from that City or Township. Thank you!
If you have found a stray animal, please do the following:
- Check with the neighboring homes and/or farms to see if pet belongs to homeowners. Typically, most animals that are found are within 1-2 miles from their home.
- Call the local law enforcement center to see if anyone has reported the pet missing.
- In the City of Alexandria, please call the Alexandria Police Department at 320-763-6631. The City of Alexandria Police Department will pick up animals for individuals residing in the City of Alexandria if needed.
- If located in Douglas County, please call the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department at 320-762-8151. The DC Sheriff's Department does not pick up stray animals.
- If you are located outside of Douglas County, call the Sheriff’s Department located in that county. If located near another county, please call both Sheriff’s Departments in your area.
- Call the local humane society to see if a pet has been reported missing. If you are located near other counties sure to contact all humane societies near that area. The humane society will provide additional information if you wish to bring the pet in to the shelter. It is extremely important that animals stay in the counties/cities that they are found so that an owner has the ability to locate and claim them.
- If found in Douglas County, please call the Lakes Area Humane Society at 320-759-2260.
- If found in Douglas County, please call the Lakes Area Humane Society at 320-759-2260.
- If an animal has a Rabies tag, please call the veterinary clinic listed as they will be able to connect with the pet’s owner.
- If you wish to keep an animal in your care while seeking an owner, it is helpful to visit a humane society or veterinary clinic so that the pet can be scanned for a microchip ID.
Lost Pets
If you have lost your pet, please call the Lakes Area Humane Society at 320-759-2260 or email at lahs@gctel.net with the following information:
· Your name and phone number.
· Name of your pet.
· The pet’s breed(s) and color(s) and any distinguishing marks, etc.
· Pet’s sex and if he/she has been spayed/neutered.
· Any collars/tags your pet is wearing.
· Whether or not your pet is microchipped.
· What address your pet went missing.
· How long ago did the pet go missing.
You can also email pictures of your missing pet or send one to LAHS via messenger to our Facebook page.
You should also call the following places to notify them that your pet is missing:
· All of your surrounding neighbors.
· Your local law enforcement.
· Area veterinary clinics.
· Other humane societies in nearby cities/counties.
You can also post your missing pet on the following Facebook pages: Alexandria (or your local) MN Lost/Found Pets, MN Lost Dogs and MN Lost Cats. Another good on-line resource is www.pawboost.com, to list your missing pet.
We will keep your information on file and will notify you in the event your pet is found. If your pet is still missing in 2 weeks of your original call, please call and let us know so we can update our lost report.
Stray animals that have been brought to the shelter are listed below. Please note that a delay may occur after pictures are entered into our shelter software system and before they are uploaded to this site. Due to this, it is important to call the shelter to report your missing pet even if he/she isn't pictured below.
