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Found a pet

Found a lost pet? Here’s how to help them get home safely and quickly.

Found a pet

Lost a Pet? Let us help you

Quick steps to help
you reunite
Check local councils and animal shelters
Check lost & found pages, contact shelters, and search beyond your area to find your pet.
Check vet clinics
Contact local vets and search up to 20km from where your pet was last seen.
Search your neighbourhood
Create flyers with key details. Search sheds, parks & talk to neighbours near where they went missing.
Advise local police
Give your local police station a copy of your lost pet flyer.
Notify local media outlets
Local newspapers have sections or notice boards dedicated to lost and found pets.
Broadcast on the Internet
Post on lost pet groups and share your own page to spread the word on social media.
Update microchip information
Make sure your pet’s ID tag and microchip details are current so you can be contacted if found.
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Found a stray pet

Help reunite them

They might have an owner out there worried sick. Take it slow, approach calmly and, if you need to, use a little food to help gain their trust. If the animal seems aggressive, injured, or you’re at risk, don’t try to catch it. If you can, secure dogs with a leash or in a fenced yard, and pop cats into a carrier or box. Check for an ID tag and give the owner a call if there’s one listed. No tag or can’t hold the animal safely? Contact your local council and they’ll guide you and arrange collection. Please don’t bring strays straight to The Lost Dogs’ Home, we can only accept animals once they’ve come through our council partners. If you can’t catch the animal safely, call your council’s animal management team. You can find your local council using the link below.

Resources

Factsheets and information
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Finding a lost pet
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Reclaim lost pets
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We’d love to hear from you. Whether you have a question, want to get involved, or simply need more information, our team is here to help.