Lost & Found
We know how scary it is to lose a pet, or to find one wandering without a family. Our goal is to help get pets home safely and quickly! Fill out a report below:
Start Your Search
If you’ve lost a pet, fill out a report, send us a photo at shelter@scotlandhumane.org, and visit the shelter in person with proof of ownership. We take in nearly 2,000 animals a year, so not every pet can be posted online. Strays have a 72-hour hold before becoming SCHS property, so checking in person is the best way to find your pet.
If an animal has a microchip or a collar with a tag, we will do our best to make contact with the registered owner. Be sure your pets always wear a collar and keep microchip info updated - an ID gives them the best chance to make it back home!
Lost a Pet?
Search
Search your neighborhood and ask neighbors right away!
Contact
Call us at (910) 276-9271 and Animal Control to check if your pet is here.
Outreach
Post on local social media and hang flyers nearby.
Found a Pet?
Contain
Keep them safe and check for ID tags and/or a collar.
Scan
Bring to a vet or shelter to scan for a microchip.
Contact
If you can’t hold the pet, contact Animal Control at (910) 277-2440 or (910) 277-3231
Petco Love Lost
A FREE national database designed to help reunite lost pets with their families. Pet owners can search listings, create digital “lost pet” flyers, and get tips on how to expand their search!
How it works:
- Owners upload a photo and description of their missing pet.
- Shelters, rescues, & community members upload photos of found pets.
- Facial recognition technology is used to match lost and found animals across shelters, rescues, and public reports.
- Works with thousands of animal welfare groups across the U.S.