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Lost or found a pet in Milpitas

What to do first in Milpitas, from local animal services’ guidance, and who to call.
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San José Animal Care Center

Shelter and field services for San José, Cupertino, Milpitas and Saratoga

408-794-7297

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.

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  2. Next

    What local animal services ask:

    • Update your microchip contact details, then search the shelter’s PetCompass listings.
    • If you do not see your pet, remove the status filter there and search again.
    • If you see your pet listed, visit the shelter and give staff the animal ID number.

    PetCompass is the name the shelter’s lost-pet page gives its online pet search.

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

  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 the pet is sick or injured, bring it to the shelter right away.
    • Submit a found report through the shelter’s official found-pet page.
    • For a stray dog or an injured stray cat, call the shelter to ask for officer pickup.

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

  3. Then

    See our guides for a found dog or cat.

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About these instructions

These instructions are for pets lost or found in the city of Milpitas. Pets found in Milpitas are brought to San José Animal Care Center.

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