Stray Animals

If a stray animal is brought into our clinic and the person who found the animal would like to have them scanned for a microchip, we would be happy to assist. If the animal appears healthy with stable vitals and is unable to be identified/the owners cannot be reached, we will ask that the Good Samaritan keep the animal and take them into the animal control facility in their county. This potentially could be the next business day if it is after hours for the animal control facility.

Unfortunately, we are unable to hold stray animals that are not critical or injured, as our hospital must keep all available space devoted to pets that are in our care. It is always best to take an injured animal to the closest open veterinary clinic if possible so that they can be stabilized quickly and humanely until an owner is able to be reached. We are a privately owned clinic and do not receive funding from the State of Oregon, Washington County, The Humane Society or any rescue organizations to treat injured stray or lost animals. All necessary hospitalization and treatments are done pro bono at the expense of the clinic.

When it comes to stray procedures, EVCOT follows all applicable laws of the State of Oregon, Washington County and the City of Tualatin.

If the stray animal is injured, please transport the animal to our hospital only if you can do so safely. The most well-mannered animals may bite if injured or afraid. Once the animal is here, the doctor will decide on the best course of action for the well-being of the animal.

Please contact the following emergency clinics for stray cats and dogs.

Lost and Found Pets

  • Remember that the best way for an owner and their pet to be reunited is to take the animal to your local shelter.
  • If you have lost or found an animal, please call us, and we would be happy to take the information over the phone.
  • You may bring an animal to us for microchip scanning, however, we are unable to keep stray animals that are not injured. We must keep all of our available space open for hospitalized animals.
  • Please visit the Lost and Found Pet Listing at the Dove Lewis Animal Hospital’s website and post your information there
  • If you have lost a pet, after the initial area search, post fliers with as much information as you can at all area grocery stores, pet stores, and any other high-traffic facility that allows such postings. Call all local veterinary offices to report your animal missing, and ask if they allow lost & found pet fliers to be posted at their clinic. Visit your local shelters daily, to personally look for your pet.

Wildlife

  • We are not able to accept injured or found wildlife. Please contact Bird Alliance of Oregon (Formerly Portland Audubon) or American Wildlife Foundation in Molalla for advice in any situation involving wildlife.
  • Under no circumstances should an injured wild animal be rehabilitated by untrained persons, and is illegal for unlicensed persons to do so.
  • Whenever possible, a wild animal should be left alone. If it is a juvenile, the mother will probably come looking for it, and a human hovering in the area may be keeping her away.
  • NEVER give a wild animal cow milk.
  • Injured wildlife may be very dangerous. Approach with extreme caution.