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Lost or found a pet in Santa Clara

What to do first in Santa Clara, from local animal services’ guidance, and who to call.
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Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA)

Takes found pets for Campbell, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Mountain View and Santa Clara

408-764-0344

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:

    • Keep your pet’s microchip contact information current.
    • Search the neighborhood and ask neighbors if they have seen your pet.
    • Register your lost pet using SVACA’s official lost-pet instructions.

    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:

    • Dogs and other pets such as rabbits or birds can be brought to SVACA.
    • Contact SVACA first about a healthy community cat to decide what to do.
    • If you cannot transport the animal safely, ask SVACA about picking it up.

    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 Santa Clara. For a healthy community cat, contact SVACA before doing anything else.

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