Steps to Find Your Lost Pet
In addition to spreading the word on local lost-and-found pet social media groups, take these steps to find your pet. Don’t forget to notify your pet’s microchip company and confirm all your information is correct before you start.
Check the Stray Pets Website Daily
Check the Animal Shelter’s stray-pet listings daily — the site refreshes about every hour. You can also check in person during normal business hours.
Search 24 Pet ConnectCheck the Deceased Animal List
This list covers animals found deceased or humanely euthanized within the last 7 days, with a description and the location found. The list has no pictures and is provided to offer closure.
Search Deceased PetsCheck Other Local Shelters
Someone may have found your pet and taken them to a shelter in a different jurisdiction. Check other area animal shelters too.
File a Lost Pet Report
File a report through one or more of the three services below to alert the community and reunification networks.
File a Lost Pet Report
DocuPet
If your pet is licensed, log in and report them missing. Your report reaches registered owners in your area with photos, contact info, and last known location — and can be shared with Petco Love Lost.
File on DocuPetPetco Love Lost
Register and upload your pet’s photo for free. Advanced photo-matching searches reports and partner platforms like Nextdoor and Neighbors by Ring.
File on Petco Love Lost24PetConnect
Submit a lost pet report on 24petconnect.com and check the listings daily.
File on 24PetConnect