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If circumstances allow, calmly get the dog. It is best if you sit on the ground and let the dog come to you. If the dog has a tag and or collar with information call and text the number that you have found the dog. You can also encourage an animal to come to you by providing food or water in a bowl.
If there is no collar with tags, take the found animal to a local vet or Petsmart to have it scanned for a microchip. If there is a microchip they will either give you the chip number and the maker of the chip or they will call the maker themselves to check for registration. In the case where they give you the information you will want to call the chip company and notify them you found an animal and what the chip number is, they will try to contact the owners if it is registered.
If there is no other option reach out to Pawprints of Hope Rescue ONLY if all the steps above have been completed. All of the local shelters and rescues are completely full and busting at the seams.
Filling out this form does not guarantee we are able to assist. Generally, if you are willing to foster the animal UNTIL ADOPTION and help financially support its vetting, we can list and promote through our network to get the animal adopted to a good home.
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WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU SURRENDER
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If you are considering surrendering your animal, we recommend trying the following first.
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Consult with a trainer.
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If possible remove any triggers or issues the animal is having within their current environment.
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Obtain resources to assist: there are food banks to support feeding your pet and low-cost vetting and vaccinations through organizations like TCAP.
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Feeding your pet
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If you are needing help with providing food for your pet, check out Don’t Forget to Feed Me or google "free pet food near me" to locate local pantries that can help. They are a local non profit who help supply food to those in need.
Temporary Fostering & Military Temporary Fostering
Austin Pets Alive!
Email: pass@austinpetsalive.org
https://www.austinpetsalive.org/resources/pass
Dallas Pets Alive!
Email: pass@dallaspetsalive.org
https://dallaspetsalive.org/pass-program
Dogs on Deployment
https://www.dogsondeployment.org/
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Low-Cost Services
Spay Neuter Network
Texas Coalition for Animal Protection
Texas Foundation for Animal Care
https://texasfoundationac.org/
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Canvas at Willow Park
https://www.canvasatwillowpark.com/
Remington Ridge
https://www.remingtonridgetx.com/
Fidus
https://fiduspet.com/locations/
If You Need Help Feeding Your Dog
Don't Forget to Feed Me Pet Food Bank, Inc.
According to information from its website, Don't Forget to Feed Me (DF2FM) gives pet food to its distribution partners, not to pet owners directly. This means that if you're seeking help with dog food, you'll have to contact a DF2FM distribution partner directly (you'll find distribution partners listed on the DF2FM website).
https://dontforgettofeedme.org/
Weatherford Parker County Animal Shelter
The Weatherford Parker County Animal Shelter (WPCAS) has a Community Pet Food Pantry to help feed pets in need.
https://weatherfordtx.gov/15/Animal-Shelter
Weatherford Whiskers
Weatherford Whiskers has a Pet Food Pantry to help feed both cats and dogs.