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Lost or found a pet in Cincinnati

What to do first in Cincinnati, from local animal services’ guidance, and who to call.
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Cincinnati Animal CARE — Hamilton County

County shelter for found dogs; call for intake instructions if you cannot safely keep a found dog. Healthy community cats may remain outdoors

513-541-7387

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 lost report with Cincinnati Animal CARE and on Petco Love Lost.
    • Search your neighborhood and check the shelter's daily found pet photos.
    • Update your microchip and post flyers near where your pet went missing.

    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:Hamilton County 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:

    • Don't try to catch a frightened or defensive dog; call the shelter.
    • Check tags, get a free microchip scan and knock on nearby doors.
    • File a found report with Cincinnati Animal CARE; it is listed publicly online.

    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:Hamilton County 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

Hamilton County guidance. Don't take a found dog to the shelter first; keep it near where found if you can. Call for help if you can't. Community cats live outdoors.

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