How to Find Riverside Lost and Found Pets

Losing a pet can be one of the most heartbreaking experiences a person can go through. There are some pets that return on their own, but many others take a lot of effort to find. Whether your pet has left your yard for good or you have just lost track of it, there are several steps that can help you locate it quickly and easily.

1. Ask Your Neighbors and Friends for Assistance:

While searching your own neighborhood is a great way to start, it is also important to look at your neighbors’ homes and yards. Especially garages and tool sheds where your pet may have gone to hide.

2. Print a Photo:

If you have a photograph of your pet, show it to everyone you meet during the search, and distribute flyers with the picture and name of the animal. This will ensure your pet gets the attention it deserves and will improve the odds of getting reunited with you.

3. Contact Your Local Animal Shelter:

In the event that your pet has gone to a shelter for any reason, you will want to check their website or Facebook page daily for new arrivals and stray animals. You can also file a missing pet report online or at any ACC shelter.

4. Visit as Many Shelters as You Can:

The best way to find your lost pet is to make frequent visits to local shelters. Under state law, stray animals are held for a minimum of four days, so plan on visiting a shelter every three to five days, and make sure you see all the animals in their kennels before you leave.

5. Sign Up for Petco Love Lost:

The website Petco Love Lost is a nationwide searchable database that uses patented facial recognition technology to make finding lost pets easier and faster. When you upload a photo of your pet, the image is immediately scanned to determine if it is located at a participating shelter or with a neighbor in your community.

6. Contact Metro Animal Services:

The last thing you want to do if your pet goes missing is abandon it on the street. This can be a serious mistake, as pets that are found can often stay lost for months before they are reclaimed by their owners.

Fortunately, Metro Animal Services will be able to reunite you with your pet as long as it has a current license tag or microchip. To get started, please visit our lost and found page to submit a report of your pet’s disappearance.