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Lost or found a pet in Fresno

What to do first in Fresno, from local animal services’ guidance, and who to call.
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Fresno Animal Center

City shelter for stray dogs and sick or injured cats found in Fresno city limits

559-621-7387

What to do if your pet is missing

  1. Now

    Add a photo and where your pet was last seen. We’ll show you pets posted nearby that could be yours. Each one is a lead to check, not proof.

    Start with a photoFree and private. No account needed.
  2. Next

    What local animal services ask:

    • File Fresno Animal Center's Lost Report and check pets listed at the center.
    • Ask your microchip company to mark your pet lost and check your contact details.
    • Post flyers near where your pet went missing and share on local lost-pet pages.

    FindLostPets and the shelter keep separate reports. It helps to file one with the shelter too.

    How long shelters hold a pet

    Hold times vary; contact the shelter quickly.

    Go in person as early as you can.

    More details about hold times

    Official source:Fresno official found-pet information (opens in a new tab)

  3. Keep checking

    • Look at the shelter’s listings again, and go in person when you can.
    • Open your search here again to see what has been posted since.
    • Write down who you called and any possible sightings, then make a flyer and share it.

What to do if you found a pet

  1. Now

    Answer three quick questions and see if someone nearby is missing them.

    Look for their ownerPrivate until you choose to share. No account needed.
  2. Next

    What local animal services ask:

    • If safe, check collar tags and have the pet scanned for a microchip.
    • File the city's Found Report and make flyers where the pet was found.
    • If the pet was found outside Fresno, use the center's local shelter list.

    FindLostPets and the shelter keep separate reports. It helps to file one with the shelter too.

    How long shelters hold a pet

    Hold times vary; contact the shelter quickly.

    More details about hold times

    Official source:Fresno official found-pet information (opens in a new tab)

  3. Then

    See our guides for a found dog or cat.

Pets posted near Fresno

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About these instructions

Fresno city strays only: dogs and sick or injured cats. The center does not take healthy cats. For pets found outside the city, use its local shelter list.

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