Lost a pet in Seattle? Start here.
Check Seattle Animal Shelter if your pet disappeared within Seattle city limits. For nearby communities, also check the local jurisdiction and Regional Animal Services of King County. Search close to the last-seen location, report the missing pet, and check found-animal listings repeatedly while gathering sightings from neighbors.
First steps in Seattle
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 the city boundary
Seattle Animal Shelter and RASKC cover different jurisdictions. Near a boundary, include neighboring shelters in your search.
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.
Seattle 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.
Seattle Animal Shelter
Check animals found in Seattle and read the shelter’s current reclaim and visiting instructions. If a listing may be your pet, call 206-386-7387.
Open lost-pet resources →Official resourceRegional Animal Services of King County
RASKC serves participating cities and unincorporated areas. Its page links a lost report, found-pet search, and other shelters; confirm whether your last-seen location is in its service area.
Open lost-pet resources →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
Does King County’s shelter cover Seattle city limits?
Seattle has its own animal shelter. RASKC serves participating cities and unincorporated county areas. Start with the correct jurisdiction and check nearby shelters too.
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.