Local shelters like the Orange County Animal Care Center, Irvine Animal Care Center, and Mission Viejo Animal Shelter, post found pets' description and pictures on PetHarbor. To search for a lost pet (or to look for a pet to adopt), simply type in the city or zip code where you lost your pet and select all or a few of the local shelters. After answering a few questions about your lost pet, PetHarbor will provide you with pictures and descriptions of animals found in the area.
Tips for Finding a Lost Pet
- Search the area thoroughly.
- Call local animal shelters, veterinarians, and pet supply stores.
- Visit local animal shelters and check local websites.
- Post flyers and place ads in local newspapers.
- Be safe. Do not include your name and address on flyers. Do not respond to "found pet" ads alone.
- Don't give up! Pets have been known to find their way back home after being lost.
Tips to Protect Your Pets
- Fence your yard and check it regularly for escape routes.
- Leash your pets at all times.
- Keep a collar on your pet that has an ID and current rabies tag.
- Transport your pet in a carrier.
- Consider a microchip implant.
- Get some good photos of your pet.
- Both males and females will be less likely to wander if they are spayed or neutered. An added benefit is that they will live a longer, happier, healthier life.
Visit Orange County Animal Care or PetHarbor for more information and resources.
