Lost or found a pet in Independence

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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:

• Search where your pet was last seen and check with neighbors.
• Report your missing pet to Independence Animal Services.
• If your pet is microchipped, report it missing to the chip company and check your details.

FindLostPets and the shelter keep separate reports. It helps to file one with the shelter too.

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.

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Answer three quick questions and see if someone nearby is missing them.

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What local animal services ask:

• Leave a healthy adult cat in place; call the shelter about kittens, sick or injured cats.
• Check with neighbors and post a photo and description locally.
• For a dog in your care, arrange a chip scan; call the shelter to discuss intake.

FindLostPets and the shelter keep separate reports. It helps to file one with the shelter too.

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See our guides for a found dog or cat.