Lost or found a pet in Denver
What to do if your pet is missing
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.Next
What local animal services ask:
- File a lost report and check the shelter’s listings.
- Contact Denver Animal Shelter promptly about a possible lead.
- Check the official reclaim requirements before visiting.
FindLostPets and the shelter keep separate reports. It helps to file one with the shelter too.
How long shelters hold a pet
Denver's code requires the shelter to hold impounded animals five days unless the owner claims them sooner; part of a day counts as a full day.
This is a general rule, not a date for your pet. Go in person as early as you can, and ask the shelter how long it will keep a pet that could be yours.
More details about hold times
Official source:Denver code (opens in a new tab)
More local help
Where to look
Check Denver Animal Shelter’s lost-pet database. To reclaim a pet, bring photo ID and proof of your current address, proof of ownership, and rabies and spay/neuter certificates; reclaim fees apply.
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
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Answer three quick questions and see if someone nearby is missing them.
Look for their ownerPrivate until you choose to share. No account needed.Next
What local animal services ask:
- If safe, check for a tag and arrange a microchip scan.
- File a found report using the shelter’s official instructions.
- Follow Denver Animal Shelter’s city intake and injured-pet guidance.
FindLostPets and the shelter keep separate reports. It helps to file one with the shelter too.
How long shelters hold a pet
Denver's code requires the shelter to hold impounded animals five days unless the owner claims them sooner; part of a day counts as a full day.
More details about hold times
Official source:Denver code (opens in a new tab)
Pets posted near Denver
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These instructions are for the City and County of Denver. Confirm intake or reclaim arrangements with Denver Animal Shelter before traveling.
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