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Lost or found a pet in Kansas City, MO

What to do first in Kansas City, from local animal services’ guidance, and who to call.
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KC Pet Project — Kansas City, Missouri

Shelter for pets found in Kansas City, Missouri; contact the Pet Support Team before intake. Leave healthy outdoor cats where found

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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:

    • Visit the shelter soon and often to check its found pets list.
    • Submit a lost pet report to KC Pet Project and on Petco Love Lost.
    • Call the Pet Helpline about a possible match or to reclaim.

    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:KC Pet Project 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.

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:

    • Check for ID, alert neighbors and get a free microchip scan.
    • File a found pet report with KC Pet Project and on Petco Love Lost.
    • If you can't keep the pet, visit the shelter's Pet Support Team.

    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:KC Pet Project official pet instructions (opens in a new tab)

  3. Then

    See our guides for a found dog or cat.

Pets posted near Kansas City

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About these instructions

Kansas City, Missouri only, not Kansas City, Kansas. Leave healthy adult cats where found and read the kitten guidance first. Bring photo ID if you drop off a stray.

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