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Lost or found a pet in Minneapolis

What to do first in Minneapolis, 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:

    • Post on Petco Love Lost and update your microchip contact details.
    • Check the city’s shelter listings and its separate resident-found listings.
    • Contact the shelter promptly about a possible lead and bring proof of ownership.
    Minneapolis lost-pet instructions (opens in a new tab)

    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:Minneapolis official 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.
    Shelter search checklistMake a flyer

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:

    • Bring a friendly untagged pet to Minneapolis Animal Care and Control for a microchip scan.
    • Post on Petco Love Lost and submit the city’s linked found-pet report.
    • If you cannot keep the pet, or it is sick, injured or unsafe, call 311.
    Minneapolis found-pet instructions (opens in a new tab)

    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:Minneapolis official pet instructions (opens in a new tab)

  3. Then

    See our guides for a found dog or cat.

    Found-dog guideFound-cat guide

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About these instructions

These instructions are for Minneapolis. The city does not impound healthy stray cats; post them on Petco Love Lost instead. For a sick, injured or unsafe animal, call 311.

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