Lost/Found Animals | haywardanimals

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The shelter uses software that automatically uploads a picture to 24PetConnect. It is recommended to check the site daily as it updates frequently.

If you are planning on keeping the animal at your house while you look for the owner you will need to make a found animal report with local animals shelters, and have the animal scanned for a microchip at vet office or animal shelter.

Lost Animal Tips From Maddies Fund

Tips for a Lost Animal

If you have lost you animal you can search for it online on 24petconnect.com

Instructions for 24PetConnect:

1. Enter your zip code and hit "enter" button. This will bring up animal shelters in your area that post animals on 24PetConnect

(*Note: Not all animal shelters use 24PetConnect so it is still a good idea to reach out to your local shelter directly to see if your animal came in)

2. Select the shelters you want and then click "search selected shelters"

3. For "Search Type" click "Lost my Pet"

4. For "Choose Animal Type" select the species you lost then click "Search Now"

Search 24PetConnect for Lost Animals

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Next, try to locate the owner before you bring the animal to a shelter.

Post a photo and "found pet" ad with FindingRover, Nextdoor, and in local lost and found animal groups on Facebook and other social media.

Facebook groups and pages:

Hayward Area Lost & Found Pets Facebook group

Hayward, CA - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets Facebook page

Lost and Found pets/rescue animals(BAY AREA) Facebook group