Windcrest Animal Control Task Force

By Pam Dodson

OH, NO! I HAVE A LOST PET.

Now what do I do? Here are the steps that you can follow here in Windcrest:

1. Call Police Dispatch at 210-655-2666 and let them know your dog is loose. Give a good description of your lost pet, and if possible, provide the most up-to-date photo. Dispatch will contact the Windcrest Police Department Animal Control and provide them with all the information given. The Windcrest Police Officers and Animal Control will be on the lookout for your lost pet within the city jurisdiction.

2. If you want your neighbors to know about your missing dog, simply apply for a permit online through www.windcrest-tx. gov. Visit the PERMITS and INSPECTIONS page. Refer to the “How To’s” pages for the step-by-step process. For a “Lost Pet” sign, the fees will be waived. You are permitted to place six (6) standalone signs for two weeks informing the community of your lost pet. If needed, you may request a two-week extension.

3. Create a flyer of your lost pet to be placed on the WPD Animal Care Services bulletin board. Make sure you include a current picture of your pet, last seen location, breed information, unique markings, and 24/7 contact information. TxWeACT will be glad to post your pet’s photos on their Facebook page.

4. It is known dogs can travel extremely far while on the loose. Dogs have been located in other surrounding cities. They also travel amazingly fast. Make sure you contact local surrounding cities to see if they have seen or picked up your dog. It is important to do so every day.

5. You can also register a lost pet at PawBoost (www.pawboost.com), Lost Dogs of San Antonio (www.lostdog.org ) and San Antonio Humane Society (www.sahumane.org/lost-and-found). The following websites are great resources to see if our lost pet has been found:

• PetFinder @ www.petfinder.com

• Lost Dogs of San Antonio @ www.lostdog.org

• Animal Defense League of Texas @ www.adltexas.org

• San Antonio Animal Care Services @ www.sa.gov/ Directory/Department/ACS

• San Antonio Humane Society @ www.sahumane.org/lost-and-found

You may also utilize various social media pages to search for your lost pet, such as Lost Dogs of Texas, San Antonio Lost Dogs, etc. Others have utilized Craig’s List. Always be careful and mindful of scam artists out there.

Windcrest GOLF

by Mary Wold

Visit the mountains, go to the beaches, rent time at a Resort, so many choices for summer fun away from home! BUT Wait- great local fun may be experienced at Windcrest Golf Club. Great prices and Friendly folks. Please join us every Thursday – tee time is 8:30am. We welcome all levels of lady golfers. Information or questions, please call Mary 210-608-9645.