Lost Pets

It's important to respond quickly after losing a pet. Minnesota law requires stray animals be held for only FIVE days. Your best chance of recovering your lost pet is quick action and personal involvement in the recovery process.

1. Call your local animal control and/or non-emergency police department as soon as possible to report a lost pet and determine to which facility animal control officers would take your pet. Inquire about any animals in their care that match your pet's description.
2. REPORT A LOST PET - If your animal is not listed in the Found Pets or Stray Animals sections, please post it's picture and information to the Lost Pets Bulletin Board.
3. If the animal was wearing identification such as rabies tags or a microchip, notify the vet clinic or microchip company and let them know your pet is missing. Check that they have current contact information for you.
4. Post reports on other online resources such as Craigslist, Petfinder, or LostandPound.com. Place a lost pet ad in your local newspaper.
5. Search your neighborhood thoroughly every day until your pet is found. Talk to your neighbors and any neighborhood businesses and post notices throughout the neighborhood. Use a clear, up-to-date photo; offering a reward can be helpful.
6. Visit your local animal control facility or other local shelters personally every few days to view stray animals in impound.
7. Review this site regularly until your pet is found.
8. When your pet is found, remember to take down any notices you've posted around your neighborhood and online.

POST YOUR ANIMAL'S PICTURE AND INFORMATION
TO THE LOST PETS BULLETIN BOARD

Please note the Animal Humane Society serves Minneapolis-St. Paul and greater Minnesota and is not affiliated with the Humane Society of the United States.

VIEW THE LOST PETS BULLETIN BOARD

WARNING!
Unfortunately, unfriendly citizens may use this type of website to prey on people who have lost their pet. Animal Humane Society urges you to use caution if you are contacted by someone claiming to have found your pet and asking you for a reward in exchange for the animal. This type of activity should be reported to your local law enforcement.