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Lost and Found.

Don’t forget to call DeKalb Humane Society if you have lost your pet! Our goal is to reunite lost pets with their families. After calling us, call:

  • Your local police department

  • Your local KPC Newspaper office – they run free FOUND animal ads in the papers & you can always check their classifieds online to check if your pet has been found

  • Nearby vet offices

All of these increase the chances of getting your pet back to you safe and sound.

Don’t want to call us? Fill out one of our corresponding reports!

Community Cat Program

What is a Community Cat?
A community cat is an outdoor, free-roaming cat that has been evaluated and sterilized by a licensed veterinarian. These cats are ear-tipped for identification, vaccinated for rabies, microchipped, and documented by the TNR group. Afterward, they are released back into the area where they were originally found.

What are the provisions of the Community Cat Program?
Free-roaming cats without acceptable identification that have been impounded or trapped may be evaluated as potential community cats based on age, health, and behavior. If deemed suitable, these cats may receive services such as spaying/neutering, vaccinations, and ear-tipping for visual identification. These services are offered by our animal welfare partners and may be covered by grant funding or individual payments. Once treated, the community cat provider will return the cat to its original location.

Existing community cats identified by their ear tip may be returned to the community immediately and are exempt from the standard legal hold period.

What is a Community Cat Provider?
A community cat provider is someone who provides food, water, shelter, or general care for community cats and follows program guidelines.

Which Communities Provide a Community Cat Program?

While DeKalb Humane Society is not directly affiliated with these programs, we are happy to provide information about them.

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics
To support pet owners who do not qualify for these TNR programs, we are partnering with Four Directions Veterinary Services to host low-cost spay/neuter clinics. Watch for upcoming dates on our website or follow us on social media for updates. Learn more about Four Directions Vet at www.fourdirectionsvet.com.

For more information or questions about community cat care, please contact us!

Pet Surrender.

We understand that sometimes it becomes necessary to find a new home for your pet. In order to help us find your pet the best home, it is helpful to collect information about your pet. Help us by filling out this form, as truthfully as possible, so we can better understand the needs of your pet in their new home.

Filling out this form is not a guarantee that we can take your pet into the shelter, but it is a great first step in reaching out for help.

Free resources to rehome your pet: Rescueme.org and Adopt a pet.com

DeKalb County and Local Ordinances.

Animal Ordinances for DeKalb County as well as the localities of Auburn, Butler, Garrett, St. Joe and Waterloo.

These ordinances are passed by the County and local governments, any questions or concerns should be addressed to the governing body responsible for the ordinance.

Heard at the Water Bowl.

Questions or concerns about your pet or other animals in your community? Check out these resources!