Pet Microchip Program

Two of the South Montgomery County Fire Department’s stations are equipped with pet microchip readers, and over 50 animals have been reunited with their owners since the program began in 2019.

Here is how it works. Anyone who finds a lost dog or cat can take the pet to the nearest SMCFD Fire Station that are equipped with microchip readers, where firefighters can check the animal for a microchip.

Station 11-3 – 27900 Robinson Rd. Conroe, TX 77385
Station 11-4 – 28830 Birnham Woods Drive, Spring, TX 77386

If no one answers the doorbell, the crew may be on an emergency call. You can come back later or try another station. However, for their safety, pets cannot be left at any fire station.

If the microchip reader displays a number, the American Animal Hospital Association’s PetMicrochipLookup.org should show which microchip company may have registration information for the animal.
If the pet is (1) found within SMCFD’s response territory, (2) checked for a microchip at a SMCFD Station and (3) the rescuer, or a local rescue or foster, is willing to hold the pet, then the SMCFD can post photos of the animal on social media in an attempt to find their family. Unfortunately, we cannot accept photos of missing pets for posting.

Rescuers are not asked to hold any animal longer than a week. The rescuer handles pet reunions and vetting of ownership once the owner is located.

What about dangerous, wounded, or abused animals?
Keep your distance from any animal that appears to be dangerous and contact Harris County Pets at (281) 999-3191.

If an animal is wounded, cannot eat, drink, or move normally, or has been trapped, contact the Houston SPCA at 713-880-HELP (4357) immediately for an animal ambulance. Wounded animals can also be dangerous.
Texas Health and Safety Code Title 10, Chapter 821, Subchapter A is Texas law for the treatment of animals. If you witness animal abuse, cruelty or neglect, file a report with the Montgomery County Animal Cruelty Authority Call (dispatch) 936-442-7738 (press 2), or anonymous callers can contact the Montgomery County Crime Stoppers at 800-392-STOP (7867). An investigator with the animal crimes unit reviews all reports.

What about Wild Animals?
Contact the Wildlife Center of Texas located at 7007 Old Katy Road, Houston, TX 77024.
Their phone number is 713-861-9453, and they are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Resources for Lost or Found Animals
Check and post on lost pet websites such as Pawboost, my lost pet alert, Pet FBI, Petco Love Lost, Lost My Doggie, Pet Amber Alert, and PawMaw.

Check and post on local lost pet social media pages, such as Lost & Found Pets of Spring, TX, Lost & Found Pets -The Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, TX, Lost & Found Cats – Spring, The Woodlands, Conroe and Nearby Places, There are also many breed-specific lost animal pages on Facebook alone, so this list, while not inclusive, is a good start.

Posting a lost or found animal at any or all of these places, on your personal social media or social media tied specifically to Spring, such as Nextdoor and Ring.com, can dramatically increase your chances of finding the family.

Can’t foster your rescue? Searching for your lost animal?
Here is a list of area no-kill rescues and shelters.

When possible, make requests at least two weeks in advance, as requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Restrictions apply, and not all requests may be fulfilled. We’ll contact you if there’s a problem with your request or we’re unable to fulfill it.

Can’t foster your rescue? Searching for your lost animal?
Here is a list of area no-kill rescues and shelters.