Reunite Pets with Their Families

Lost or Found a Pet? Take Action Now

If you’ve lost or found a pet in Palm Beach or Martin County, follow these steps to enhance the chances of a safe reunion. Most pets are reunited outside the shelter, so the sooner you act, the better.

Report a Found Pet

Essential Tools for Pet Recovery

Petco Love Lost
Utilize facial recognition technology to match lost and found pets nationwide.
PawBoost
Create alerts and flyers, and engage the community to help find or reunite pets.
Facebook Groups
Join local lost and found pet groups to spread the word quickly. (Tip: Search your city + “lost pets” on Facebook)
Nextdoor App
Reach out to neighbors instantly with alerts about lost or found pets.
Ring Neighbors App
Use neighborhood networks to share information about missing or discovered pets.
Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control
Report or search for lost pets through your local shelter.
FidoAlert
Amber Alert for pets and 2024 Pet Innovation Award Winner

Found Pets

Walk The Neigborhood

Ask people you see if they recognize the pet. Pets may try and make their way home once they get back into a familiar area.

Check for a Microchip

Your local veterinarian can scan the animal for a microchip to help quickly reunite pets and people.

Post on Social Media

Check/post on your local Lost and Found Pets facebook pages, neighborhood apps, etc. get the word out

Report it to Your Local Authorities

Report the found pet to the local authorities. For found pets in Palm Beach County, file a report here. For found pets In Martin County, call the Martin County Sheriff’s Animal Dispatch line at (772) 463-3211 or(772) 220-7170 and file a found report.

Check Petco Love Lost

Scrool down to use this tool, it helps you find a lost pet or post a found pet. It uses instant facial recognition to search of all lost reports in the area. You can post a found pet at https://lost.petcolove.org/

Found Kittens?

When you see a litter of kittens alone, your instinct may be to scoop them up and rush them to safety but don’t! In most cases, mom is nearby, searching for food or momentarily hiding. Taking kittens too early can harm their health and development. Unless they’re in immediate danger, the best thing you can do is wait, observe, and contact us if you’re unsure. A kitten’s best chance at survival is almost always with their mother.

Lost Pets