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Lost or found a pet in Charlotte

What to do first in Charlotte, 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:

    • File a city lost-pet report and post on Petco Love Lost.
    • Update your microchip company’s contact details.
    • Check shelter and resident-found listings; follow reclaim instructions promptly.

    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:Charlotte 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:

    • Arrange a microchip scan through the city’s listed options.
    • File the city’s found-pet report even if you are temporarily keeping the pet.
    • If you cannot keep the pet, follow the city’s shelter or field assistance options.

    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:Charlotte official 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 Mecklenburg County. Some towns handle their own field response; follow ACC's found-pet reporting and intake instructions.

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