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Lost or found a pet in Pittsburgh

What to do first in Pittsburgh, from local animal services’ guidance, and who to call.
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Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh

City-contracted shelter for Pittsburgh found dogs; cats have no stray hold period. Arrange an intake appointment first

412-345-7300

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:

    • File a lost report with Humane Animal Rescue; it posts your contact publicly.
    • Visit the shelter in person and check its recently found pets.
    • Post flyers near where your pet went missing and share on social media.

    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:Humane Animal Rescue 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, get a microchip scan and ask neighbors nearby.
    • Report a loose dog to Pittsburgh Animal Care and Control.
    • Call Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh to arrange an intake appointment.

    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:Humane Animal Rescue official pet instructions (opens in a new tab)

  3. Then

    See our guides for a found dog or cat.

Pets posted near Pittsburgh

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About these instructions

Pittsburgh city only. Shelter intake is by appointment, and found cats may be processed for adoption quickly. Shelter lost and found reports post your contact details publicly.

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  • Hold times checked .

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