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Idaho Animal Rescue Network

Lost & found pets

Let’s get them home.

Missing a pet or found an animal? Start with a local report, a clear photo, and the steps below.

My Pet Is MissingI Found a Pet
Abbie, a gray tabby rescue cat with green eyes wearing a protective collar

Missing

Start your search.

  1. Report it locally. File a lost-pet report with local law enforcement using their non-emergency number. Contact your local shelter and update your microchip registry.
  2. Search nearby. Check hiding places and ask neighbors. Keep sightings calm; don’t chase.
  3. Share a clear photo. Include the date, city, cross streets, and a safe contact method.
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Share with our local pet communities.

Found

Help them get home.

  1. Keep everyone safe. Don’t approach a frightened or injured animal. Call the responsible local agency for help.
  2. Check for identification. Look for tags and ask a vet or shelter to scan for a microchip.
  3. Report and verify. File a found-pet report with local law enforcement using their non-emergency number and contact your local shelter. Share a photo and verify ownership before a reunion.
Report a Found Pet ↗

Share with our local pet communities.

Contact your local shelter first. Online posts don’t replace a report. IARN is foster-based and cannot guarantee holding space. Call a veterinarian promptly for an injured animal.

Petco Love Lost

Could your pet already be listed?

Search lost and found pets nearby, or upload a photo to help find a match through Petco Love Lost.

Search or Report a Pet ↗
Lost pet scam alert: verify the pet with current photos or video, contact shelters and vets through their official number, and never share verification codes or send unverified payments.

Lost-pet scam alert

Never send money online.

Do not send money to someone online who claims they found your pet. Scammers may pretend to be a shelter or vet, or say your pet needs urgent care.

No deposits. No “release fees.” No payment to prove you’re the owner.

  • Ask for proof: current photos or video.
  • Verify the caller: call the organization’s official number.
  • Protect yourself: never share verification codes, banking details, or card information.
  • Wait before rewarding: only give a reward after your pet is safely back with you.

Help them find their way home

Before they go missing.

Keep their identification and your contact details current.

  • 01 Readable ID tags
  • 02 Updated microchip registration
  • 03 Recent photos

Need a microchip scan?

IARN team scans are available in the LC Valley only, depending on volunteer availability. Text us to arrange a scan. Outside the LC Valley, contact a nearby veterinarian or shelter.

Text (208) 352-0620Email IARN

Find help near you

Idaho animal shelter directory.

Choose your region. Call before you go.

Call before you go. Contact the agency serving the location where the pet was found.

North Idaho3 shelters & services
North Central Idaho2 shelters & services
Central & West Central Idaho3 shelters & services
Southwest Idaho4 shelters & services
Magic Valley2 shelters & services
Eastern & Southeast Idaho5 shelters & services

Not listed? Ask your local non-emergency line which agency serves your area. Tell us about a missing or changed listing.