Friends of Strays is temporarily closed for adoptions following damage from Hurricane Milton. For other programs and services, please check the program pages.

Lost Pet Tips

Lost Animal

It’s every pet parent’s worst nightmare.  

  • Check the list of animals at Friends of Strays here
  • Check Petco's Love Lost listings here
  • File a lost report with Pinellas County Animal Services (PCAS)  
    • www.pcsoweb.com/cares/LostAnAnimal.aspx
    • 727-582-2600 Option 8 - Lost Pet Hotline
    • We also recommend checking the PCAS stray hold kennels and lost pets page daily
    • If your pet has a microchip call the company where you registered your chip and notify them that your pet is missing.
  • Post a picture & description/search through the posts on the Facebook Page: Lost and Found Pets of Pinellas County
  • Make a flyer that you can post up around your neighborhood and community gathering spaces. Include two or three clear pictures of your pet and your contact information. You can make a flyer for free on canva.com.

Follow these excellent tips from the Best Friends Animal Society and the ASPCA to find your lost dog or cat:

http://bestfriends.org/Resources/How-To-Find-Your-Lost-Pet/

www.aspca.org/pet-care/finding-lost-pet