Lost a pet in Phoenix? Start here.
Search nearby and check Maricopa County Animal Care and Control’s found-pet listings and stray map. Also contact the Arizona Humane Society, particularly when a pet may have been taken to another organization. Update your microchip details and report the missing pet using the linked resources; keep checking new listings.
First steps in Phoenix
Check the immediate area
Look carefully around the last-seen spot and ask neighbors to check garages and sheds. Ask permission before entering private property.
Check county and AHS listings
Look at both organizations and record which facility holds any possible match.
Prepare one clear description
Keep a recent photo, last-seen time and location, identifying markings, and a safe contact method ready for reports and flyers.
Record and follow up
Keep a list of reports and sightings so helpers can coordinate. Check shelter listings again as new animals arrive.
Phoenix contacts and reporting tools
These links lead to independent organizations, not Your Pet Finders partners. Resources reviewed September 27, 2026. Confirm current hours, service areas, and availability with each organization.
Maricopa County: found pets and map
Search the county’s Petco Love Lost map and its separate East and West shelter listings. Use the location on a possible match before arranging a visit.
Open lost-pet resources →Animal welfare organizationArizona Humane Society
Its lost-pet guide links reporting tools and shelter resources. If your pet may be in its care, contact its Lost and Found team at 602-997-7585.
Open the lost-pet guide →Keep your search organized
Use your shelter reports, local outreach, and sightings together. No single listing covers every found pet.
Update the phone number and email held by your pet’s microchip registry.
Use a consistent photo and last-seen description in your posts; update them when reliable sightings arrive.
Avoid posting your full home address. Verify unexpected requests for money by contacting the organization directly.
When your pet is home, close your reports and update the people helping with your search.
Frequently asked questions
Is a search of one Phoenix shelter enough?
No. The county has multiple shelter locations, and the Arizona Humane Society is a separate organization. Check their resources and nearby clinics; use sightings to decide where else to search.
What should I include in a lost-pet report?
Use a recent clear photo, the last-seen place and time, a description including distinctive markings, and a contact method you can monitor. Provide microchip details directly to the registry or shelter.
Does creating a Your Pet Finders case file these shelter reports?
No. Your free case helps organize your search, but you still need to contact the listed organizations and submit their reports yourself.
Do I have to buy an alert package to start?
No. Start with a free case and Action Plan. Paid Facebook and Instagram alerts are optional and subject to platform review. Neither an alert nor a shelter report guarantees a sighting or reunion.