Sure enough, that was Ollie, completely shorn but never happier in his life. It may be unpleasant, but be sure to check the dead animal list . If this is too difficult to do yourself, have a friend check for you. Lost and Found Lists List your pet on their lost-animal records and check the found records. Check both the male and female lists if separate ones are kept.
People sometimes make mistakes reporting the sex of a found pet.
Be careful to follow up on all leads that sound like your pet , regardless of sex, breed or area found. If you call the shelter and they claim to have your pet, pick it up immediately . This will save boarding fees, and lessens the chances of disease or injury. Shelters can be frightening places for pets because they are without the comfort of their home and owner.