lost and found
important
Animal control and intake
varies by county and township.
Animal control and intake procedures vary by county and municipality. Always start by contacting your local police department. They will dispatch the appropriate contracted animal control provider for your township.
- Philadelphia residents should contact ACCT Philly.
• Delaware County does not have an open intake shelter. Contact your local police department (non-emergency) for direction.
• Chester and Montgomery Counties should contact local police for animal control guidance.
If you are unsure who to contact, you may contact Delco Dawgs. While we are NOT an open intake facility, we will do our best to help point you in the right direction.
Be sure to always approach stray animals slowly and with caution, using a calm and gentle voice to avoid increasing their fear. If appropriate, you may use food to encourage an animal to come closer. Avoid chasing, yelling, or startling the animal (especially near roadways) as this can cause them to panic and run into traffic, potentially resulting in serious injury.
LOST AND FOUND PETS in delaware county
if you lost or found a pet in delaware county
Delaware County does not have an open intake shelter. Animal control is handled by individual municipalities and contracted providers.
If you LOST or FOUND a pet in Delaware County:
- Call your local police department (non-emergency). Police will dispatch the appropriate contracted animal control provider for your township.
- Have the animal scanned for a microchip immediately. Any local vet, Petco, or PetSmart can scan for free.
- Animal control providers vary by township and may include organizations such as BVSPCA or contracted veterinary partners.
LOST AND FOUND PETS in philadelphia county
if you lost your pet in philadelphia
if you lost your pet in philadelphia
if you lost your pet in philadelphia
File a LOST pet report with ACCT Philly
http://www.acctphilly.org/lost-your-pet/
Make sure you provide the best number to reach you, at any time of the day, in case your pet is found. Also provide as much detail about your pet as possible, such as color, collar type and color, any distinguishing markings or features, last location seen, and whether your pet is microchipped.
Be sure to upload a recent photo of your pet with your report. Reports expire after 6 weeks so please email lost@acctphilly.org if your pet is still missing so the report can be renewed. Visit or contact ACCT often to check for your pet. You can contact ACCT Philly at 267-385-3800 or visit at 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19140.
If your pet is LOST, report it to PawBoost:
https://www.pawboost.com/report-lost-pet
If your pet is LOST, report it to Petco Love Lost:
https://petcolove.org/lost/i-lost-a-pet
Post on Facebook and tag Lost and Found Pets, Philadelphia - Powered by ACCT Philly. Also, share to local lost and found pet groups for visibility.
if you found a pet in philadelphia
if you lost your pet in philadelphia
if you lost your pet in philadelphia
File a FOUND pet report with ACCT Philly
http://www.acctphilly.org/found-a-pet/
The first thing you should do after finding a pet is contact ACCT Philly, Philadelphia's animal control shelter, to file a "Found Report". Be sure to give a detailed description of the animal and the exact area the animal was found. The staff will compare the report to all "Lost Reports" filed in the city to see if there is a match. You can contact ACCT Philly at 267-385-3800 or visit at 111 W. Hunting Park Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19140.
Check for identification tags and/or microchip. If they are chipped, be sure to update your Found Report with ACCT Philly. If you can provide the animal a temporary home until their owners are found or until a new home is lined up, great! It's best to keep the animal separate from your pets until it has had a proper vet wellness visit.
If you have FOUND a pet, report it to PawBoost:
https://www.pawboost.com/report-found-pet
If you have FOUND a pet, report it to Petco Love Lost:
https://petcolove.org/lost/i-found-a-pet
Post on Facebook and tag Lost and Found Pets, Philadelphia - Powered by ACCT Philly. Also, share to local lost and found pet groups for visibility.
LOST AND FOUND PETS in chester county
if you lost or found a pet in chester county
Animal control is handled by individual municipalities and contracted providers.
If you LOST or FOUND a pet in Chester County:
- Call your local police department (non-emergency). Police will dispatch the appropriate contracted animal control provider for your township.
- Have the animal scanned for a microchip immediately. Any local vet, Petco, or PetSmart can scan for free.
- Animal control providers vary by township and may include organizations such as BVSPCA or contracted veterinary partners.
LOST AND FOUND PETS in montgomery county
if you lost or found a pet in montgomery county
Animal control is handled by individual municipalities and contracted providers.
If you LOST or FOUND a pet in Montgomery County:
- Call your local police department (non-emergency). Police will dispatch the appropriate contracted animal control provider for your township.
- Have the animal scanned for a microchip immediately. Any local vet, Petco, or PetSmart can scan for free).
- Animal control providers vary by township and police can direct you to the appropriate contracted provider.
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