Resources

Bikes: Missing / Stolen or Buying Used?

STOLEN? Notify neighbors and the surrounding area with a photo and where it was last seen. Have on-hand several good photos of your bike including the serial number. Post on the following sites and file a police report:

• Nextdoor.com
• Pawboost.com
• Craigslist.com

A lot of people register their bikes on this site: BikeIndex.org

BUYING USED? Try checking for the serial number to determine if it was ever reported stolen: https://bikeindex.org/bikes?stolenness=all

Lost Pet

Immediately notify neighbors and the surrounding area. Have on-hand 2 good photos of your dog. Post on the following sites:

• Nextdoor.com
• Pawboost.com
• Craigslist.com

If your pet has a microchip, make sure your contact information is registered and correct: https://www.foundanimals.org/microchip-registry/

Found Pet

Assuming it does not have any form of identification, take it to a local vet to see if they can locate a microchip. The microchip is typically located between the shoulder blades but have been known to wander so be sure to scan the body thoroughly. (You may want to confirm your pet's microchip works the next time you're at the vet.)

PLEASE register the pet as "FOUND" with SJ Animal Care (scroll down on at website): http://www.sanjoseanimals.com/index.aspx?NID=1390

Many do not know this but you can not adopt or give away a found animal until it has been registered as "FOUND" with SJ Animal Care for at least 30 days. If not owner comes forward in those 30 days, you can legally adopt or rehome the pet.