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Lost or found a pet in Salt Lake City

What to do first in Salt Lake City, from local animal services’ guidance, and who to call.
What happened?

Salt Lake County Animal Services

Shelter for found pets from named service cities; call for intake guidance. Other Salt Lake County cities use their own shelters

385-468-7387

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:

    • Visit the county shelter promptly; some animals may not have photos online.
    • Check nearby shelters and veterinary offices, and post lost-pet flyers.
    • To reclaim, an adult over 18 brings photo ID and proof of ownership.
    Salt Lake lost-pet instructions (opens in a new tab)

    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:Salt Lake County official lost/found information (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.
    Shelter search checklist Make a flyer

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:

    • Bring a found pet from Salt Lake City to the county shelter when it is open.
    • If you need help transporting the pet, call the county's officer dispatch.
    • Tell shelter staff where the pet was found and share any ID information.
    Salt Lake found-pet instructions (opens in a new tab)

    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:Salt Lake County official lost/found information (opens in a new tab)

  3. Then

    See our guides for a found dog or cat.

    Found-dog guide Found-cat guide

Pets posted near Salt Lake City

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About these instructions

Salt Lake City uses the county shelter; other cities may use different shelters. Ask officer dispatch for help with a found pet you cannot safely transport.

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