If you have come across a stray animal and have tried to find it’s owner unsuccessfully, the best thing to do is take this animal to the closest veterinary hospital . That way his microchip can be scanned for his family’s contact details and they can be reunited. In the unfortunate event the animal is not microchipped or the contact details are not up to date the animal will be transported to the pound where pet owners more commonly know to search for their missing animals.