Lost or found an animal? We can help.
Whether you’ve lost a beloved pet or discovered a stray in need, our team is here to connect you with the right resources and reunite animals with their families.
To report a dog that is lost, missing, or possibly stolen; or if you have found a dog that does not belong to you,contact us at: 607-592-6773 to speak directly to an Animal Control Officer.
To report a cat or other small animal that is lost, missing, or possibly stolen; or if you have found a cat or other small animal that does not belong to you;contact us at: intake@spcaonline.com. Please provide us with:
- The exact location where the animal was lost or has been found
- The date the animal was last seen, or date you found them
- Your full name, address, and telephone number
- A picture of the animal or as much descriptive information as possible (spayed/neutered, breed, color(s), unique markings, collar/tags. Microchip number, whether adopted from the shelter etc).
If necessary, our intake staff will be in touch to gather more information or to schedule bringing the stray to us. While email is the best method to reach us, you can also call us at (607) 257-1822 x237 to report your pet lost or missing or to report an animal that you have found. Please make sure to include the information listed above in your message.
Please do not bring an animal to the shelter without an appointment. Immediate intake is generally only available for injured or extremely sick animals. If you have found a sick or injured animal, contact Animal Control . Requests for owner surrenders and found healthy animals are scheduled in advance. We receive many requests every day. Pet owners must fill out and submit required intake documents prior to scheduling an appointment.
If you are looking for a lost pet, please look at our Animal Control Facebook page where we post stray animals that have come into the shelter. We also recommend the Tompkins County Lost and Found Pets Facebook group as a resource to help others in identifying and locating your lost or found animal.
