How to Report a Lost Pet
If your pet has gone missing, we recommend that you visit Indy Lost Pet Alert’s website where you can fill out a Lost Pet Report. You can search for Found Pets on their site, in case someone has found your pet and reported it on the Indy Lost Pet Alert. You can also create and print flyers to place around your neighborhood.
How to Report a Found Pet
If you think you’ve found someone else’s pet, then there are a few things that you can do to help reunite the pet with their owner. Found cats require some special consideration. It’s possible that the cat you’ve found is a community cat that’s part of a managed colony. The main rule of thumb is to check for an ‘eartip’. Fixed and vaccinated outdoor cats will have their left ear tipped.
When you’re confident that the pet you’ve found is lost, then visit Indy Lost Pet Alert’s website where you can report a found pet. You can also report a lost pet sighting on their website in the event that you are only able to see the animal from a distance. We recommend following
Scan for a Microchip
If the pet in question is friendly and you are able to safely handle them, then it might be a good idea to scan them for a microchip. Most vets will scan them for free, but you can contact some local services to double check. Please only transport cats in a carrier or trap if you plan on taking them to a vet office.
Relevant Quick Links
Below you’ll find links to the relevant resources mentioned in the article. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us.
Quick Links
Indianapolis Animal Care Services
- 317.327.1429
- www.indy.gov/acs
- Report Animal Cruelty or Abuse
INC Contact Info
- 317.386.6916
- info@indyneighborhoodcats.org
- Request TNR/Medical Assistance