Lake Saint Louis Police Offer Help to Find Lost Pets

Did your miniature Schnauzer slip out the door when you were carrying the groceries inside? Did your Labrador pull out of his collar on your evening walk? If so, you know that feeling of despair when you see your beloved pet sprinting away and disappearing between houses and trees.

Lake Saint Louis police department recently sent out a press release to let residents know that they are ready to help with the search.

“The first thing you should do,” said Police Chief Michael Force, “is to call the Lake Saint Louis Police Department to report it. That way, our officers who are out patrolling can keep an eye out for your pet and may be able help you."

The department offers two ways to send in your pet's description and photo:

• Log on to the city’s official website at www.lakesaintlouis.com and scroll down the main page. A link there will allow you to send a description and photo of your pet for circulation.
• Send an email to pets@lakesaintlouis.com.         

Code enforcement officers, animal control and other staff members are are eager to help reunite you with your pet, and your description and picture will be circulated to them. Other residents who visit the website will be also able to view your online “wanted poster.”

“Affixing lost pet posters to traffic signs and light poles is not an effective way to get the word out,” Force said, “and it can obscure or damage traffic signs. It is also a violation of City Ordinance.”

Lake Saint Louis Patch is also eager to help find your lost pet. You can post an announcement yourself or send your information to Tamara.Duncan@Patch.com. Please include a picture—announcements with pictures can be featured to run in the top spot of the page.