Lost Pet Prevention

Spay/neuter your pet

Spay or neuter your pet so that they will be less likely to roam. If you are looking for a low-cost option, local spay/neuter assistance programs such as our Spay Neuter Incentive Program (SNIP) may be able to help.

Make Sure Your Pet Can Find Their Way Home

A collar and ID tag are your pet’s first line of defense if they ever get lost. Always use a collar or harness that won’t slip off, and make sure the tag lists your name, address, and phone number. Even indoor-only cats should wear one — accidents happen. (You can have tags made at pet stores, including the Lollypop Shop, or get your phone number stitched right onto the collar as backup.)

For even better protection, Lollypop Farm has partnered with DocuPet to bring the National Pet Registry to our community — and it’s free.

Registering takes just minutes and includes a free ID tag plus HomeSafe® 24/7 lost pet service with live support. Your pet’s contact info, microchip number, and photos are all stored securely in one place, so if they ever go missing, you can be reunited fast.

Register your pet for free and get:

• A unique ID tag linked to your pet’s secure online profile
• HomeSafe® 24/7 lost pet service with live support
• Fast, easy reunions if your pet is ever lost

Join the movement — together with DocuPet, every stray deserves a way home.

Microchip your pet

This quick, simple procedure can be done at most vet offices. All dogs, cats, and rabbits adopted from Lollypop Farm are microchipped through 24PetWatch. Microchips aren’t just for cats and dogs, but also horses, potbelly pigs, and most other mammals. When you move, make sure to update the microchip registration with your new information.

Maintain fences, doors, and windows

Secure your home and yard by fixing gaps in fences, securing window screens, and making sure storm doors latch properly. Take extra precautions around July 4, the time of the year when the most pets become lost.

Teach Your dog to come

Teach your dog to come when they’re called. Take a training class or work with them regularly to help them walk well on a leash.

Keep cats indoors as much as possible.

Keep your cat indoors, where he can be perfectly happy with toys, playtime, and attention. Cats are safer indoors, where they aren’t exposed to wildlife, traffic, and other outdoor hazards.

Take precautions while transporting pets

Transport your pets safely in a secure carrier or on a leash.

Keep records and good photos on hand

Gather records that prove your pet is yours. Keep good photos of your pet on hand, as well as veterinary records and their license certificate.