Finder-to-Foster gives good samaritans the tools, supplies, and support to temporarily care for a found pet and reunite them with their family, without the animal ever entering a shelter.
I Found a Pet: (205) 754-7542You found a pet. You want to do the right thing. We give you everything you need to make it happen.
You found a pet and want to help. Call the Pet Help Desk and tell us what is happening.
We provide microchip scanners and help identify the pet. If there is a chip, we start tracing the owner immediately.
While we search, we provide food, supplies, and support so you can temporarily foster the pet at your home.
We connect the pet with their family. If the owner cannot be found, we transition to Foster-to-Train or Adoption Boost.
You should not have to choose between helping an animal and your own resources. We cover the gap.
Access to microchip scanners that can identify a pet's owner quickly. The fastest path to reunification starts with ID.
Pet food, litter, leashes, bowls, and temporary supplies so the finder can care for the animal without out-of-pocket costs.
Step-by-step help from AAF on how to safely house a found pet, post on local networks, and work toward reunification.
If you found a pet in Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, St. Clair, Walker, Bibb, or Chilton County, call us. We will help you do the right thing without it costing you a dime.
Tell us about the animal you found. We will get you supplies, scan for a chip, and start the reunification process.
Call (205) 754-7542We can check our network to see if someone has found your pet. The AWRN connects finders with families across seven counties.
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