Lost & Found Animals

Please contact your local police agency or animal control officer in the town in which the animal was found. This increases the animal’s chance of being reunited with its owner. The SPCA is unable to accept stray dogs.

If you found a healthy, stray cat, we are unable to accept the cat, but you can schedule a fee-based clinic appointment for your stray. The appointment will include an overall wellness exam, vaccinations, dewormer, feline leukemia test, and a microchip scan, all while you wait. We will provide you with resources to assist you in finding the cat’s owner. The cat will go home with you the same day. Call (716) 875-7360, ext. 209 Monday – Friday for information.

A lost pet can be a frightening experience for any pet parent. Immediate action is crucial, but where do you start?

-Call us at 716-875-7360 ext. 209 to file a missing pet report. Or send a picture of your missing pet to us at lostandfoundpics@gmail.com. We will search our database of animals to locate a possible match.

-Post it! Get the word out through Facebook on the following pages:

-WNY Lost & Found Pets
-Pet Alert of WNY
-WNY Lost and Found Pets
-Lost and Found Pets of WNY

-The SPCA Serving Erie County partners with Petco Love Lost to make reuniting lost pets easier and free using facial recognition technology to search a national database.

-Send a free alert through PawBoost. PawBoost is like an AMBER Alert for lost pets. Millions of pet lovers have joined their Rescue Squad by signing up for localized lost & found pet alerts. More importantly, PawBoost has helped reunite over 1 million pets with their families. Posting is free, with optional premium services available.

-Contact your local animal control facility.

-Put up posters! Large lettering and clear pictures are important.

-If you are missing a cat, put the litterbox outside and an item of clothing with your scent on it.

Additional resources on how to find your lost pet can be found here.