Second Chance Humane Society, Ridgway, Colorado

Microchip your pet as an insurance policy for assuring your pet is returned to you if ever lost.

Even for pet parents who are diligent about keeping their pets in collars with I.D. tags pets often "Houdini" out of their collars.

Because Second Chance believes so strongly in providing all pets with a secure identity source, all adoptable pets receive a microchip prior to adoption.

Excerpt from Second Chance Pet Column on microchipping:

"Despite rumors to the contrary, microchips do not have GPS capability to locate a missing pet, nor can they be accessed by a satellite, so your pet can not be tracked by a government entity or identified beyond a range of about three to 12 inches."

LOST PET PREVENTION

Keep your pets safely at home:

Contact us for more information about microchipping your pet
Make sure they have secure collars and tags

RESOURCES TO ASSIST YOU
IN FINDING A LOST PET

Quick action increases the probability of your pet being found! Contact SCHS, local law enforcement, and local veterinarians to report a missing pet immediately.

Second Chance Humane Society:
970.626.CARE (2273)

LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

Ridgway Marshall:
970.626.5196

City of Ouray Police:
970.325.7068

Ouray County Sherriff:
970.325.7272

Telluride Marshall & Animal Control:
970.728.3818

San Miguel Sherriff:
970.728.1911 & 327.4291 (Norwood)

West End of Montrose County/Nucla Communications:
970.864.7333

Naturita Animal Control:
970.865.2286

Nucla Marshal:
970.864.7601

Mesa Animal Control (Grand Junction):
970.242.4646

OURAY COUNTY VETERINARIANS

Ridgway Animal Hospital:
970.626.5001

Ouray County Veterinary Services:
970.626.3060

SAN MIGUEL COUNTY VETERINARIANS

Telluride Veterinary Clinic:
970.728.4461

San Miguel Veterinary Clinic:
970.327.4279

MONTROSE AREA VETERINARIANS

San Juan Veterinary Clinic:
970.249.4490

Montrose Veterinary Clinic:
970.249.5469

Morning Star Veterinary Clinic:
970.249.8022

Alta Vista Animal Hospital:
970.249.8185

LOCAL RADIO STATIONS
For free "lost pet" bulletins:

KURA (Ouray/Ouray County) 970.325.7289
KVNF (Paonia/Montrose/Ouray County) 970.527.4866
KOTO (Telluride/San Miguel) 970.728.4334
KWGL (Montrose) 970.240.3636
KKXK (Montrose) 970.249.4546
KSTAR (Montrose) 970.254.2100
KJOY (Grand Junction) 970.254.2144

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Mountain Tails (Pet Shop in Telluride):
970.369.4240

Humane Society of Western Colorado (Grand Junction):
970.243.8823

Colorado Department of Wildlife:
970.252.6000

Ridgway State Park:
970.626.5822

Montrose Animal Shelter:
970.240.1487

Roice Hurst Humane Society (Grand Junction):
970.434.7337

Having Problems Keeping "Rover" at Home?

Visit our Pet Behavior Support webpage for information and assistance.

Don't forget to license your dog - this is another way to help them find their way back home.

Contact your local Government entity for more information.