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Lost or found a pet in Portland

What to do first in Portland, from local animal services’ guidance, and who to call.
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Multnomah County Animal Services

County shelter for found dogs and sick or injured cats; no healthy adult cats. Call before bringing neonatal kittens.

503-988-7387

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.

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

    What local animal services ask:

    • Search the county's found reports often, including pets at the shelter.
    • Submit a lost report with a photo and update your microchip details.
    • Visit the Troutdale shelter promptly and check neighboring shelters too.

    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:Multnomah 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:

    • Check for a county license tag and get a free microchip scan.
    • Search county lost reports, then file a found report with a photo.
    • Call the shelter before bringing neonatal kittens; it doesn't admit healthy adult cats.

    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:Multnomah 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

Multnomah County guidance only. The county admits sick or injured cats, not healthy adult cats. Outside this county, use the agency for where the pet was lost or found.

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