Lost & Found Animals

If You've Lost a Pet…

If you've lost a dog, cat, or other pet, file a Lost Pet Report on our website.

What else should you do?

  • File a lost report to animal shelters in the area
    • Paws Crossed Animal Rescue (in Elmsford, NY) - (914) 372-7878
    • Pet Rescue - (914) 835-3332
    • Putnam County Humane Society - (845) 225-777
    • SPCA of Westchester - (914) 941-2896
    • Yonkers Animal Shelter - (914) 377-6730
    • NYC Animal Care & Control - (212) 722-4939 or dial 311
  • Contact veterinary offices in your area.
  • Post "lost pet" flyers. Make sure to include a photo of your pet, any distinctive information such as color, markings, etc. and your contact information. Post the flyers in your neighborhood, at veterinary offices, pet supply stores and other businesses.

If You've Found a Pet…

If you've found a dog, cat, or other pet, we hope you will care for the animal until his or her owner has been located. File a Found Pet Report on our website.

What else should you do?

  • File a found report to animal shelters in the area:
    • Paws Crossed Animal Rescue (in Elmsford, NY) - (914) 372-7878
    • Pet Rescue - (914) 835-3332
    • Putnam County Humane Society - (845) 225-777
    • SPCA of Westchester - (914) 941-2896
    • Yonkers Animal Shelter - (914) 377-6730
    • NYC Animal Care & Control - (212) 722-4939 or dial 311
  • Attempt to locate the owner. Check for ID tags and dog license.
  • Contact your local police department to alert them you have found a lost pet.
  • Take the pet to a veterinarian's office or shelter to have the pet scanned for a microchip.
  • Check on lost and found pet websites.
  • Post "found pet" flyers. Make sure to include a photo of your pet, any distinctive information such as color, markings, etc. and your contact information. Post the flyers in your neighborhood, at veterinary offices, pet supply stores and other businesses.
  • Always hold a piece of information out so that the pet can be correctly identified by the proper owner.

Report Lost or Found Pet