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     Lost & Found Pets

If you have either lost or found a pet:
Please contact the Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Service Center immediately to file a "Lost Pet Report". You will be asked to fill out the appropriate paperwork with information on the lost pet. These reports are kept in a binder at the front desk so that staff may look for any possible matches. Owners are asked to stop by and check the kennels at the Animal Service Center at least every 2-3 days to look for their missing pet. You may also want to contact other local pet rescue groups and veterinary clinics to see if they have received any information on the missing animal.

If you have found a pet that appears to be lost:
Please keep the animal in a safe and secure area of your home or yard if possible (use caution, frightened animals may bite when approached or startled). Keeping the animal in your possession while searching for the owner will help keep shelter kennels freed up for the large number of other animals that arrive there each day (and it gives the lost pet a better chance of getting back home - with a lot less stress).

Check the animal for identification. If the animal is not wearing an ID tag or rabies tag, you may contact the Animal Service Center for information on having the animal scanned for a microchip. Many local veterinary offices provide this service, too (call first to confirm).

If you are unable to keep the animal secured while the owner is located, you may contact the Animal Service Center to request that an Animal Control Officer come to your residence (or location where the animal is confined) and transport the animal to their shelter.

Post flyers in the area where the pet was found (include a very brief description of the animal and your phone number). Do not disclose too much information about the animal, scam artists are out there and may try to claim the animal for "other purposes". Keep a few identifying details to yourself so the actual owner will describe them to you before you disclose the details.

Contact local veterinary clinics, they may recognize the animal and/or be able to scan it for a microchip (please call first if possible).

For health and safety reasons, do not let the lost animal come in contact with children or family pets. Animals that are out of their normal environment are most likely frightened and may bite if approached. They could potentially spread illnesses to your pets (rabies, ringworm, parvo, etc.) or to your family as well.

Tallahassee-Leon Community Animal Service Center (city animal shelter)
1125 Easterwood Drive (at Tom Brown Park)
Phone: (850) 891-2950
Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 1pm to 5pm, **Closed on Monday**
Website: www.talgov.com/residents/comm_services/petsanimals.cfm
E-mail: shelter@talgov.com

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To search our LOST pet ads, click here

To search our FOUND pet ads, click here

How to submit your Lost & Found Pet Ad

If you have lost or found a pet in the Leon County area and would like to post a complimentary ad, you may submit information about the pet to us by clicking here.
Please include the following information in your e-mail:

For LOST pet ads:

A brief description of the pet including the pet's name, breed, size, color, markings, etc. (withhold a few details for verification purposes later on if someone calls claiming to have your pet, remember there are scam artists out there!)

When and where the pet was lost

A recent color photo of the pet (submitted in JPG, GIF or BMP format)

A daytime and evening phone number where you can be reached (never put your name or address on your flyers or ads).

Reward information, if offered (never state the amount of the reward on your flyers or ads).

For FOUND pet ads:

A brief description of the pet including the breed, color, markings, etc. (withhold a few details for verification purposes should someone call claiming to be the owner, remember there are scam artists out there!)

When and where the pet was found

A daytime and evening phone number where you can be reached

General Information for Listings:

All ads will run for approximately 30 days and may be resubmitted for an additional 30 days if needed.

Please contact us if you find your lost pet or return a found pet to its owner so that we may remove your ad. It frees up space for others to post their information and makes the ads a lot easier for our users to sort through.

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Tips on Searching for Your Missing Pet
Local resources to help in your search for a missing pet

The Pets-911 website has some great information on locating missing pets, not only in our area, but nationwide.

The Dog Detective website is another resource for posting your lost or found pet ad on the Internet. They send out weekly "Lost Pet Alerts" for pets lost in our local area (by zip code).

The Petfinder.com Classifieds is an excellent resource for helping in your search for a lost pet or for reconnecting a found pet with its owner. Listings are narrowed by entering the state, date lost/found and a keyword (color, breed, size, etc.) into the search field.

The Tallahassee CraigsList provides a lost & found section for posting missing pet ads (and other lost & found items).

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Is your pet wearing an id tag? Is he microchipped?
These could be his ticket home if he's ever lost, please make sure your dogs and cats are wearing some sort of identification at all times:

1) A well-fitted collar with identification tag
The id tag should include phone numbers (home, work and/or cell) where you can be reached during daytime and evening hours. The pet's name and your address may also be included.

2) A microchip
This rice grain-sized "chip" can be quickly and painlessly inserted under your pet's skin by your veterinarian. The "chip" serves as a backup should the pet's collar and ID tags become lost.

3) A rabies vaccination (license) tag
Owner contact information can be obtained at any local veterinary clinic by tracking the registration number on the rabies vaccination (license) tag. Local law requires that all dogs and cats, four months of age or older, shall be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian and that the rabies vaccination (license) tag be worn at all times.

*Make photos of your pet and update them often (close-ups and full body-shots). Photographs are very useful in helping identify your pet should he/she become lost. They can be used on a "Lost Pet" poster to give those helping with the search a more accurate "mental image" of what your pet looks like.