THE KENNEBEC VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY
CARING FOR ANIMALS SINCE 1927
 


KVHS

 Frequently Asked Questions


Here at the Kennebec Valley Humane Society we believe that a humane society is not a place but rather a reflection of the community in which we all should ideally live. We continually strive to provide education and public awareness to the members of our community.

If you find yourself confronted with an animal related situation, and do not know where to turn, the KVHS is here to help you. Although we cannot cover all of life's scenarios on this page here are a few commonly asked questions.

 Lost Pet

What do I do if my beloved pet becomes lost?

Contact the KVHS and fill out a lost report. A trained staff member will ask you a series of questions that will help the KVHS identify your pet if it is surrendered to the shelter by an Animal Control Officer or another individual.

It is always a good idea to have identification on your pet in case you and your animal become separated. Identification allows the KVHS to quickly and successfully reunite animals with their loved ones.

Some ways you can help us quickly identify your pet if it becomes lost are:
  • Have your pet Microchipped.
  • Affix your dog's license tag to its collar. License numbers can be easily traced back to you.
  • Affix Rabies vaccination tags to your pet's collar.
  • Affix an identification tag to your pet's collar. Tags can be inscribed with appropriate contact information. KVHS offers this service for $6.00 plus sales tax.
  • Mark your pet's collars with permanent marker indicating appropriate contact information


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