Stray Animals
The stray dog or cat running through your neighborhood may have just escaped out of her yard or perhaps was abandoned several weeks ago. Whether the animal has been lost for one day or three weeks makes no difference.
Stray pets suffer. They are scared and confused by their strange surroundings. They are hungry and constantly looking for food. They run the risk of being hit by cars, taunted or hurt by cruel people, or coming into contact with vicious or rabid animals. They may not be vaccinated against rabies either.
And if they have the disease, they could bite another neighborhood animal or unsuspecting child and pass it along.
Reporting Helps
Remember the description and location of the stray animal you have observed. If this is during normal business hours please call the Animal Control Shelter at 515-382-3338. If this is an emergency please call Story County Sheriff's office at 515-382-6566.
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