Lost and found

Found a pet?

You have found a wandering pet. Here are some resources to help to reunite dogs and cats with their owners

Lost a pet?

Immediate locations to check on



  • View dog photos

     

    Stray and lost dogs at North Melbourne and Cranbourne shelters




  • View cat photos

     

    Stray and lost cats at North Melbourne and Cranbourne shelters


  • Contact local councils

     

    Check if a local council has collected your pet


  • Contact Victoria Shelters

     

    Check if a local shelter has your pet

Continue your search for lost pet

Strategise your search. Keep at it. More tools to help with your search

  • Looking for lost pet checklist

     

    Steps of action that may help locate your pet quicker


  • Locate chip registrar via ChipChecker

     

    Find and update animal microchip registration record


  • Contact bordering councils – coming soon

    Extend your search to the adjacent councils


  • Finding a lost pet factsheet

     

    View and print the factsheet

What's next?

You have done all you can. Don’t lose hope. See some inspiring articles.



  • Lost & stray in shelters

     

    Find out about our process for lost and stray pets at North Melbourne and Cranbourne shelters




  • Bandido story

     

    Bandido has been reunited after 12 months missing




  • Sheila story

     

    Sheila was found 450km from home




  • Bandido story

     

    Lily has been found 700km from home