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Lost or found a pet in Oklahoma City

What to do first in Oklahoma City, from local animal services’ guidance, and who to call.
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Oklahoma City Animal Shelter

City stray shelter for Oklahoma City; feral cats may be sterilized and returned to their neighborhood

405-297-3100

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:

    • Search the city's lost pet database and file a lost pet report.
    • Check the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter daily for new animals.
    • Search nearby and post flyers with your pet's photo and last-seen area.

    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:Oklahoma City 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 tags and get a microchip scan; keep the pet nearby if it's safe.
    • Submit a found pet report with a photo and share it on neighborhood apps.
    • If it has an OKC rabies tag or Animal Welfare tattoo, contact the shelter now.

    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:Oklahoma City official pet instructions (opens in a new tab)

  3. Then

    See our guides for a found dog or cat.

Pets posted near Oklahoma City

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About these instructions

Oklahoma City guidance. Keep a found pet near where it was found if it's safe; many pets stay close to home. Feral cats may be sterilized and returned where found.

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