Lost & Found

Is your pet missing? After you have searched your neighborhood:

 

Search our 2 shelters for lost pets

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What To Do When Your Pet Is Lost

All county shelters are now offering services 

Please call 619-767-2675 to make an appointment

Contact ALL shelters within 20 miles of where your pet was lost.

  • Call the shelter more than once. Your pet may be turned in after you last called or looked online.
  • Animals unclaimed within the three-day holding period may be made available for adoption.
    • Animals without license tags or microchips are held for three days.
    • Injured or diseased animals that are suffering may be held fewer days.
    • If we can identify the owner, pets are held for five business days before being placed with adoptable animals.
  • Place an ad in Craigslist, NextDoor.com, local and city-wide news, social media and online outlets. Include:
    • Where the animal was lost with city and street name, closest cross streets
    • Estimated date and time the animal was lost
    • Color and markings of pet; size or weight; sex; age
    • If your pet was microchipped
    • Your phone number and/or email
    • If you’re offering a reward, state the amount

Learn more about creating flyers, placing ads, and more. Here are posters for your use – download the PDF, print and post: English Lost Pet Poster » | Spanish Lost Pet Poster » 

 

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Found your pet at a County Shelter? Here’s how to bring it home:

  • Please call 619-767-2675 and speak to a representative to schedule an appointment before visiting the shelter. 
  • Bring proof of a current rabies vaccination and dog license. If you do not have current proof, your dog may receive a rabies vaccination, if a veterinarian is available, and a license before you leave the shelter.
  • If you don't have these, bring some other proof of ownership such as photos or medical records.
  • At the shelter, copy the tag number on its neck and the kennel number, then take both numbers to the front counter.

If your pet was injured we will provide life-sustaining and pain-relieving care for it, but you need to follow up with your veterinarian.

  • If your pet had medical treatment, a veterinarian or registered veterinary technician may provide additional information.
  • Be prepared to pay fees for at least some of the care including food, vaccinations, medical services, impoundment and licensing.

Bring a leash to take your dog home. For other small animals, bring a secure carrier.

  • You may buy an inexpensive leash or carrier at the shelter. We accept cash, checks, Visa or MasterCard.

Next Steps

Microchip your pet – they will never lose it. We offer low-cost microchip services. Thousands of pets have been reunited with their owners thanks to microchips.

Get a pet store dog tag. It's an inexpensive way to always have your phone number with your pet.