Lost & Found Pets
Our platform offers a variety of resources, including step-by-step instructions for searching for lost pets.
We also provide helpful links to social media groups, local lost pet networks, and regional websites where you can post alerts and track missing pets in your area.
Losing a pet can be incredibly painful. Here's what you might consider doing:
1. Stay Calm and Search Thoroughly
- If your pet has gone missing, start by searching your home and the surrounding area. Pets sometimes get trapped in places you might not immediately think to look.
- Check places they might hide, like under furniture or in small spaces.
2. Check Local Animal Control
- Call or visit animal control offices in case your pet has been picked up by authorities.
3. Notify Neighbors
- Let your neighbors know, so they can keep an eye out. If they have security cameras, they might be able to provide helpful footage.
4. Post on Social Media and Local Pet Networks
- Post a clear picture of your pet with details like their name, breed, color, size, and any distinguishing marks or traits.
- Many communities have local pet-finding Facebook groups or apps like Nextdoor where people share lost pet sightings.
5. Contact Local Shelters and Vets
- Let nearby animal shelters, rescue groups, and veterinarians know that your pet is lost. They can keep an eye out or notify you if someone brings them in.
- Many shelters also allow you to post a lost pet notice on their website.
6. Create a Flyer
- Make flyers with your pet’s picture, description, and your contact information. Post these around your neighborhood and at local pet stores, vet offices, and community boards.
7. Use Pet Tracking Tools
- If your pet has a microchip, contact the microchip company and update your contact info if necessary.
- If your pet has a GPS tracker, check the device for real-time location updates.
8. Don’t Give Up
- Keep searching and reaching out. Sometimes pets come back days or even weeks later. Stay hopeful and keep following up with shelters and online posts.
9. Take Care of Yourself
- Losing a pet is emotionally exhausting. Allow yourself time to process and seek support from friends or family. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t hesitate to talk to a counselor who specializes in grief.
Maine Lost Dog
MLDR is a 501(c)(3) volunteer non-profit. Their mission is helping Maine lost dogs find their way home.
https://www.facebook.com/MaineLostDogRecovery/
Maine Lost Cat
Helping lost cats in Maine find their way home. This page is for Maine residents, visitors, rescues, and shelters to post information and pictures of cats lost and found in the State of Maine.
https://www.facebook.com/MaineLostCatRecovery/
Petco Love
Petco Love Lost is a free and easy way to search 200K+ lost and found pets to help them return home.
https://petcolove.org/lost/
PawBoost
PawBoost exists to help reunite lost pets with their people. PawBoost achieves this by leveraging technology to quickly alert their Rescue Squad when a pet goes missing. Their platform aims to provide a rapid response system that increases the chances of lost pets being found and returned home safely.
Check out these informative articles from HSUS and AVMA on the benefits to microchipping your pet.
https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/how-microchip-can-keep-you-and-your-pet-together
