Lost & Found Pet Resources
What to do if you loose or find a pet.
Time is of the essence when a pet has been lost. Please utilize the resources on this page, intended to aid in the search and return of lost pets on Cape Ann and beyond.
FILE A LOST PET REPORT
If you lost your dog, we strongly encourage you to file a Lost Dog Report Form through Missing Dogs Massachusetts (MDM) as soon as possible. MDM is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that works to reunite missing and found dogs with their families. MDM works cooperatively with animal control officers, rescues, shelters, law enforcement, and the media. They have an impressive track record!
You can register for Petco's Love Lost at any time for FREE! Love Lost uses facial recognition to reunite lost pets with their owners. Create your account now so if the time comes you are set up.
SIMPLE STEPS FOR LOSS PREVENTION
Check out this great video about preventing you pet from getting lost, created by Missing Dogs Massachusetts
TIPS FOR FINDING A LOST PET
In the event that your dog/cat gets lost, there are a number of things you can do to improve your chances of finding him/her:
LOOK AROUND YOUR HOUSE
As soon as you notice your pet is missing, look for him/her first inside and outside of your house. Your pet may be in a closet, a dark corner, or even inside bulky furniture and other small places. Try making cues that usually interest your pet (i.e.: opening the dog food container or jingling a favorite toy).
GET THE WORD OUT TO NEIGHBORS
Go door to door in your neighborhood and let your neighbors know your pet is missing. Sometimes, pets may hide in a neighbor’s garage or have found an open window and may be hiding or accidentally locked in a basement or shed etc.
USE COMMUNICATION CHANNELS
Call/email all local animal shelters, groomers, animal control, and veterinary offices to report your missing pet. You should also bring them a flyer to post. (See our Quick Contact List below.)
Send emails to friends, family, and coworkers on your email list and ask them to pass on the info to anyone in the area.
Post messages and pictures on message boards and forums.
RUN AN AD IN THE PAPER
Place an ad in the local paper. Some papers will run lost and found messages in the classified sections for free or at a low cost.
CONTACT MICROCHIP COMPANY
If your pet is microchipped, contact the company where your microchip is registered and let them know you pet is missing. Oftentimes, microchip companies maintain a database of animal care businesses etc. where they can send a missing pet alert. You'll also want to be sure your contact information in association with the microchip is up to date.
MAKE FLYERS
Make flyers to hand out and post around the area with your pet’s picture and a description:
Use large and clear font that can be easily read.
Be sure to include a telephone number that somebody will answer or that has voicemail.
If you chose to offer a reward, use caution in responding to people who claim to have found your pet
Ask businesses if you can post a flyer in their store (retail stores, gas stations, restaurants, bars, and grocery stores etc.
QUICK CONTACT LIST
For animals lost on Cape Ann, you may refer to this list of local places you may want to contact to report your lost pet.
Please note, this is a partial list and you are encouraged to research additional resources especially depending on your location.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICES Gloucester Animal Control: 978-325-5480 Rockport Police Department: 978-546-1212 Essex Dog Officer: 978-768-6363 Ipswich Animal Control: 978-356-6652 Manchester Animal Control: (978) 526-1212 Beverly Animal Control: (978) 921-6000 x2361 Salem Animal Control: (978) 744-0171 x121 Danvers Animal Control: 978-777-0001 x3023 | LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTERS Cape Ann Animal Aid: 978-283-6055 Ipswich Humane Group: 978-356-6652 Northeast Animal Shelter: 978-745-9888 Marblehead Animal Shelter: 781-631-8664 Peabody Animal Lifesavers: 978-531-7478 Merrimack River Feline Rescue: 978-462-0760 MSPCA - Boston: 617-522-7282 MSPCA - Methuen: 978-687-7453 | LOCAL VETERINARIANS Cape Ann Veterinary Hospital - Gloucester: 978-283-3238: North Shore Veterinary Hospital - Gloucester: 978-283-0214 SeaPort Veterinary Hospital - Gloucester: 978-283-8883 Beverly Animal Natural Health - Beverly: 978-927-3622 Beverly Farms Veterinary Clinic - Beverly: 978-927-0317 Borash Veterinary Clinic - Danvers: 978-531-8713 Ipswich Animal Hospital - Rowley: 978-948-8189 Manchester Animal Hospital - Manchester: 978-526-9500 SRH Veterinary Services - Ipswich: 978-356-1119 |
OTHER LOST PET RESOURCES/LISTINGS*
Cape Ann Lost Pets Facebook Group
Missing Dogs Massachusetts (Massachusetts Only)
MA Lost Pets Facebook Group
Granite State Dog Recovery (New Hampshire Only)
Commonwealth Cat Recovery
Help Lost Pets - Map
*The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only and is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation for any business. The inclusion of any links or discounts by Cape Ann Animal Aid does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorsement of any related organization. Cape Ann Animal Aid makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about any aspect of any organization listed here for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from, or in connection with, your relationship with any organization listed here. If there is a dispute between you and any organization listed here, you understand and agree that Cape Ann Animal Aid is under no obligation to become involved. In the event of dispute, you hereby release Cape Ann Animal Aid, its officers, employees, board members, agents and successors in rights from claims, demands and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind or nature, known or unknown, suspected and unsuspected, disclosed and undisclosed, arising out of or in any way related to such disputes and/or our website.