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Lost or found a pet in Houston

What to do first in Houston, from local animal services’ guidance, and who to call.
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BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions

City shelter for Houston residents

832-395-9084

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 and search listings through BARC’s official page.
    • Visit promptly to check possible shelter leads.
    • Bring a valid photo ID and confirm reclaim arrangements with BARC.

    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:BARC lost-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:

    • If safe, check for a tag and arrange a microchip scan.
    • Use BARC’s official instructions for a stray found within Houston city limits.
    • Contact BARC about intake and immediate help for a sick or injured animal.

    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:BARC lost-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

These instructions are for pets lost or found in the city of Houston. BARC intake depends on city residency, capacity and the pet’s situation; check before bringing an animal.

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