How Do I Report a Stray or Lost Pet to Blue Mountain Humane Association?

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Call Blue Mountain Humane Association at 541-963-0807 or check their Facebook page to report a stray or lost pet. The organization's website lists both channels under its "Stray & Lost Pets" section, which is specifically intended for two situations: your pet has gone missing, or you've found an animal that can't find its way home.

What the "Stray & Lost Pets" Channel Covers

Blue Mountain Humane Association (BMHA) is a high-save 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal shelter and rescue serving Union County and surrounding areas in Oregon. Its stray and lost pet guidance addresses:

  • Lost pets — your own animal has gone missing and you need help locating it
  • Found strays — you've picked up or spotted an animal that appears lost and can't find its owner

The website directs both cases to the same two contact points rather than a separate online form.

How to Report: Step by Step

  1. Check the Facebook page first if you can. BMHA points to its Facebook page as a primary place to look for or post about lost and stray animals. This is often faster for matching a found animal to a posted lost report.
  2. Call 541-963-0807. This is the phone number listed for stray and lost pet matters. Use it to report a lost pet, report a found stray, or ask whether an animal you've seen is already in their care.
  3. Describe the animal clearly. Whether by phone or Facebook, give species, breed or mix if known, color, size, distinguishing marks, and the location and time the animal was lost or found.
  4. Follow up. If you leave a message or post online, check back — shelter staff handle both intake and owner reunification, so responses may not be immediate.

What to Expect

BMHA describes itself as a high-save facility that does not euthanize except in the most dire circumstances, as determined by a licensed veterinarian or public safety. It partners with organizations such as the Oregon Humane Society and others in the Pacific Northwest, which can extend an animal's chances of being placed or reunited.

That said, the website does not publish a detailed stray-intake process, holding periods, or fees. For specifics about your situation — such as whether they can take in a stray you've found or how long a lost pet report stays active — call 541-963-0807 directly.

Quick Reference

Situation What to do
Your pet is lost Call 541-963-0807; check/post on the Facebook page
You found a stray Call 541-963-0807; check the Facebook page for a matching lost report
You want updates on saves and events Sign up for BMHA newsletters via the website

Common Snags

  • No online reporting form. The site routes stray and lost pet cases to phone and Facebook only, so don't wait for an email or web submission option.
  • Facebook is a supplement, not a guarantee. A post may reach the community, but the phone line is the direct route to shelter staff.
  • After-hours timing. The site doesn't list operating hours for stray and lost calls, so if you can't reach someone, try again during typical shelter hours or message the Facebook page.