Information every pet owner should know
Important numbers listed for lost pets
It can happen to any pet owner.
The family's beloved pet somehow has escaped the house, yard, or leash.
Local police, city offices, and veterinarians should be contacted should a pet become lost.
In Marion, owners should contact Marion Police Department at (620) 382-2651, Marion city office at (620) 382-3703, or local veterinarian who will house the animals at (620) 382-8800.
In Hillsboro, contact police at (620) 947-3440, city office at (620) 947-3162, and veterinarian at (620) 947-3993.
In Peabody, contact police at (620) 983-2133, city office at (620) 983-2174, and veterinarian at (620) 983-2998.
In Florence, contact police at (620) 878-4322, city office at (620) 878-4296, and veterinarian at (620) 878-4500.
Florence receives Peabody city pickups of animals.
Since there is no official agency that picks up stray dogs in rural Marion County, contact shelters and veterinary clinics in the surrounding areas.
All dogs and cats should wear a collar with identification tags. In cities, dogs should have rabies vaccination and city tags.
If microchips are used, owners should remember to keep the information updated.
