Broken Bow, OK Police Department Animal Control

08/26/2026

In on a 72 hour stray hold if this is your chicken please call 580-306-3072

08/24/2026

🐾 LOST PET? DON’T PANIC — THE FIRST 24 HOURS MATTER! 🐾

When a beloved pet goes missing, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But acting quickly can make a BIG difference in getting them home safely. ❤️

🔎 START SEARCHING RIGHT AWAY
Check your home, yard, nearby streets, favorite hiding spots, and places your pet may have visited before.

🏠 ASK YOUR NEIGHBORS TO HELP
Have them check garages, sheds, porches, vehicles, and fenced areas. A frightened pet may be hiding somewhere close by.

📸 POST A CLEAR PHOTO
Use a recent photo and include your pet’s name, description, where they were last seen, and a reliable contact number.

📱 CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ANIMAL CONTROL & SHELTERS
File a lost-pet report and check regularly. Found animals may not be reported immediately.

🏷️ CHECK IDENTIFICATION
Make sure your pet’s collar and tags are current. If your pet is microchipped, verify that your contact information is up to date.

🚗 DON’T CHASE A FRIGHTENED PET
If you spot your pet but they are scared or running, chasing them can cause them to run farther. Stay calm and try to encourage them toward you safely.

❤️ DON’T GIVE UP!
Pets can sometimes be found days—or even weeks—after going missing. Keep searching, keep sharing, and keep checking with local shelters and Animal Control.

A few minutes of preparation NOW can make finding your pet much easier later.
📌 Keep your pet’s photo, microchip information, and current contact information somewhere easy to access.

🐶🐱 Microchip. Collar. ID tag. Current information.
These simple steps can help bring a lost pet home.

Share this post — you never know when someone in your community may need it. 🐾
Broken Bow Police Department

08/21/2026

🚗🐾 HOT CARS: A FEW MINUTES CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING

☀️ “I’ll only be a minute.”

We’ve all heard it—but for a pet sitting in a parked vehicle, those few minutes can become an emergency.

🌡️ A vehicle can heat up dangerously fast, even when the temperature outside doesn’t seem extreme. Cracking the windows does not make a hot car safe.

🐶🐱 Some pets are especially vulnerable:
• Flat-faced breeds like Bulldogs, Pugs, French Bulldogs & Persian cats
• Puppies, kittens & senior pets
• Thick-coated or long-haired breeds
• Overweight pets
• Pets with breathing, heart or other health problems
• Small animals that can overheat quickly

🚨 Watch for signs of heat distress:
Heavy or excessive panting • drooling • weakness • vomiting • confusion • stumbling • collapse

❤️ If you see an animal in a hot vehicle that appears to be in distress, take it seriously and contact local authorities or Animal Control for guidance.

And please remember: your pet doesn’t understand that you’ll be right back. They only know that they’re getting hotter.

🐾 When it’s hot outside, leave them home where they’re safe and comfortable.

Be their voice. Be their advocate. Be the reason they make it home. ❤️🐾
Broken Bow Police Department

08/20/2026

Update: Returned to Owner
In on stray hold if this is your dog please contact us at 580-306-3072

08/20/2026

Just a friendly reminder let’s keep those pets waters filled dehydration affects your animals just like it does us!
Broken Bow Police Department

08/19/2026

Hot Pavement Hurts Paws!
Beat the Heat Protect Their Feet!
Broken Bow Police Department

08/18/2026

We would like to give a friendly reminder about heat exhaustion in your pets!
Broken Bow Police Department

08/17/2026

08/17/2026

Update: Returned to Owners
Ok I have phoebe again I can not seem to find her owners number if some one could please get us in touch it would be greatly appreciated please contact us at 580-306-3072

08/13/2026

This dog has gone missing if you see him please contact us or the broken bow animal shelter at 5803063072 or the Police department at 5805843310 he has a family who misses him greatly