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Lost & Found Pets

Help reunite Austin pets with their families. Report a lost pet or a found stray.

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Lost Your Pet?

  • • Search your neighborhood immediately - most pets are found nearby
  • • Post on Nextdoor, Facebook groups, and Pawboost
  • • Put out items with your scent (worn clothes, bedding)
  • • Check Austin Animal Center daily: (512) 978-0500
  • • Visit shelters in person - don't just call
  • • Leave garage slightly open at night for cats

Found a Pet?

  • • Check for a collar/tags and call the number
  • • Take to any vet or shelter to scan for microchip (free)
  • • Post on lost pet Facebook groups with photo
  • • Put up flyers in the area where found
  • • Report to Austin 311 if you can't keep temporarily
  • • Don't post "found" - ask finders to describe the pet