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Lost or found a pet in Atlanta

What to do first in Atlanta, from local animal services’ guidance, and who to call.
What happened?

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:

    • Report your pet on Petco Love Lost and update microchip contact details.
    • Search the shelter’s found-pet listings and visit to look for your pet.
    • Contact Fulton County Animal Services promptly about a possible lead.

    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:Fulton County found-pet instructions (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 for a tag and arrange a veterinarian microchip scan.
    • Report the found pet using the official Petco Love Lost instructions.
    • For sick or injured pets, use Field Services option 2 on the official page.

    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:Fulton County found-pet instructions (opens in a new tab)

  3. Then

    See our guides for a found dog or cat.

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About these instructions

These instructions are for Fulton County. For a pet lost or found in DeKalb, contact DeKalb County Animal Services. Healthy outdoor cats may be community cats.

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