Lost or found a pet in Louisville
Louisville Metro Animal Services
City stray shelter for Louisville. Cats without signs of ownership may be returned where found as community cats
502-473-7387What to do if your pet is missing
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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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What local animal services ask:
- Check Metro Animal Services' found-pet listings and visit the shelter.
- Report your pet missing, post flyers and alert its microchip company.
- Also check Kentucky Humane Society's lost-and-found listings.
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:Louisville official lost/found information (opens in a new tab)
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:
- Report the stray to Metro311 online, in the 311 app or by calling 311.
- Contact Metro Animal Services if you need help with the stray.
- If you can't keep the pet, ask the shelter about bringing it in.
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:Louisville official lost/found information (opens in a new tab)
Pets posted near Louisville
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Louisville guidance only. Cats without signs of ownership may be returned where found as community cats. Contact Animal Services if you need help with a stray.
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