"Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no
criticisms."
- George Eliot
Found Cats and Dogs in the Hayward Area
We update often but if you have just found a dog please call all of the following numbers
immediately. We have many visitors to our area and often they don't know where to
report a lost dog so they may have called any of the following places.
Note: The Sawyer County Dog Pound does not take in stray cats. The NHS shelter is
always full and it is best to call ahead to see if there is room for a cat you have found.
Also, dogs that are found should be taken to the Sawyer County Dog Pound first as the
shelter cannot take strays.
Sawyer County Dog Pound 634-5139
If the pound is closed 634-4858
Pet Line radio ads 634-4836
Northwoods Humane Society Shelter 634-5394
Hayward Animal Hospital 634-8791
Care Animal Clinic 634-5050
"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life,
his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of
his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion" ~ Unknown
How and Where to Report a Lost or Found Pet
At this time in Sawyer County all found/stray dogs must be taken to the Sawyer County Dog
Pound. The Humane Society shelter cannot accept stray dogs. If you choose to hold the dog
and try to find the owner please consider that you are taking on a project that entails some
responsibilities. There is no way a frantic owner can possibly know where to look for their
dog unless you make every effort to make the information public. That includes newspaper
ads, posters, and radio. Be aware also that if you keep the dog for 7 days the pound will
consider the dog yours and will not take it.
Sawyer County Dog Pound: 634-5139
If the pound is closed: 634-4858
Pet Line radio ads: 634-4836
Stray cats are not provided for at the pound at this time so they must come to the shelter.
Arrangements must be made in advance of bringing an animal in as it's very rare not to
have every cage filled and a waiting list. 634-5394
If you have lost a pet, time is of the essence. Be sure to report to the numbers above and be
as detailed as you can be when describing the animal and the area in which it was lost.
Newspaper ads, free radio ads and posters are important also. Your pet is far more likely to
be returned to you if it is wearing identification...cats included! Be sure to follow all leads.
Dogs can travel incredible distances as can frightened cats.



