If you require assistance locating a shot deer or a missing pet, please submit the details below for immediate review. Stateline Deer and Pet Recovery is a specialized service dealing exclusively with these situations. For all other inquiries, please contact us using the information at the bottom of the page.
Please submit the โReport a Sightingโ form below and, if there is immediate danger, call your local authorities first.
If someone or an animal is in immediate danger, dial 911 or your local non-emergency line first.
Share as many details as you can about the location, time, behavior, and any injuries you noticed. This helps us plan the safest and most effective response.
Note: Deer recovery is only available in Indiana. Pet recovery is available in both Indiana and Illinois. Illinois residents who would like deer recovery to be allowed in Illinois are encouraged to contact their state legislators. After you submit, our team will review the information and reach out if we need more details.
If you are reporting your own missing pet, include your contact number and any microchip or tag details so we can reach you quickly.
Use the form or contact details here for non-urgent questions about Stateline Deer & Pet Recovery. Note: Deer recovery services are available only in Indiana. Pet recovery services are available in both Indiana and Illinois. Illinois residents who would like deer recovery to be allowed in Illinois are encouraged to contact their state legislators.
Email: [email protected]
Phone (non-emergency): (217) 712-0480
Service area: Stateline region & surrounding communities
Typical response hours: 8:00am โ 8:00pm local time, 7 days a week. Field response times vary based on call volume, weather, and location.
We aim to reply to general inquiries within one business day. Note: Deer recovery services are available only in Indiana. Pet recovery services are available in both Indiana and Illinois. Illinois residents who would like deer recovery to be allowed in Illinois are encouraged to contact their state legislators.
We primarily serve the Stateline region and nearby communities. If you are slightly outside this area, please still submit a report โ we may be able to coordinate with partner organizations.
Use clear landmarks when sharing a location (major intersections, mile markers, trailheads, or business names) so responders can find the area quickly.
Safety-first, humane recoveryThese quick answers cover the most common questions we receive about when to call, what information to provide, and what happens after you submit a report.
If youโre ever unsure, itโs always better to reach out. Weโd rather have more information than not enough when an animal might be at risk.
No โ deer recovery services are only available in Indiana. Pet recovery services are available in both Indiana and Illinois. If you are an Illinois resident and would like deer recovery to be permitted in Illinois, please contact your Illinois state legislators to request authorization.
After you submit a form, you should see an on-screen confirmation. If you provided an email address, we may also send a confirmation message. For urgent cases, we do our best to follow up by phone or email once a responder has reviewed your report.
Search your property thoroughly first. Check under decks, inside garages, and in thick bushes. Lost pets, especially cats, often hide nearby.
Call us immediately at 217-712-0480. The sooner we begin, the higher the chance of a quick recovery before the pet wanders too far or becomes displaced by fear.
Alert your microchip company. Ensure your contact information is up to date and report the pet as lost.
Post on local social media "Lost Pet" groups. Include a clear, recent photo, the cross-streets where they were lost, and your contact info.
A recent, high-quality photograph of your pet.
The exact address or cross-streets where the pet was last seen.
The date and time they went missing.
Details: Name, breed, color, sex, age, weight, and any unique markings.
The pet's temperament (e.g., is it friendly to strangers, or very scared?).
Microchip number (if known) and company.