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Lost or found a pet in Buffalo

What to do first in Buffalo, from local animal services’ guidance, and who to call.
What happened?

City of Buffalo Animal Shelter

City shelter for lost pets in Buffalo. The city 311 line handles dog complaints

716-851-5694

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.

    Start with a photoFree and private. No account needed.
  2. Next

    What local animal services ask:

    • Contact the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter about your missing pet.
    • Describe your pet and ask whether a matching animal has come in.
    • Visit the shelter to see a possible match and ask how to reclaim your pet.

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

  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:

    • Contact the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter about a pet found in Buffalo.
    • Describe the pet and where you found it, and ask what to do next.
    • Follow the shelter's instructions for bringing the pet in or caring for it.

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

  3. Then

    See our guides for a found dog or cat.

Pets posted near Buffalo

Pet Watch

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How Pet Watch works

About these instructions

City of Buffalo guidance only. Pets found outside the city may use a different shelter.

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