Los Angeles Wildfires - Lost & Found Pet Resources - Missing Pet Guide

Sep 11, 2026

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Guide for reuniting lost pets during Los Angeles wildfires. Outlines steps for owners who are missing a dog or cat, including monitoring Petco Love Lost, uploading clear photos for matching, using the last-seen location, and widening search criteria beyond facial recognition limits. Provides instructions to contact animal control, shelters, and rescue groups, check daily, and use the LA Wildfires Animal Resources Shelter Map. Includes actions for pet recovery from evacuation scenarios and guidance for pet finders, flyers, and microchip reporting.

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Reading Time1 min

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If you are missing your pet

Use Petco Love Lost and photo matching

Contact local agencies and check shelters daily

Expand the search using the shelter map

If you were forced to leave your animal behind

Report to the local animal services agency

Pet-friendly hotels

Find options for wildfire-impacted pet owners

If you find an animal

Report immediately and document details

Scan for microchips and report found pets

Los Angeles Wildfires Lost & Found Pet Resources *If you area shelter that needs to be added or have edits made, [please email:](please email: aspcalaservices@aspca.org)[ ](please email: aspcalaservices@aspca.org)[aspcalaservices@aspca.org](please email: aspcalaservices@aspca.org). IF YOU ARE MISSING YOUR PET: Monitor Petco Love’s free national lost-and-found database, Petco Love Lost. Upload a photo of your lost dog or cat [to](to petcolovelost.org)[ ](to petcolovelost.org)[petcolovelost.org](to petcolovelost.org), a free lost-and-found database that uses photo-matching technology to help reunite lost pets with their pet parents. Use the location where the animal was last seen. Monitor PLL daily and widen your search criteria, as facial recognition alone may not be as reliable due to the effects of the fire on pets’ appearances. [Check the](Check the LA Wildfires Animal Resources Shelter Map at uqr.to/sheltermap to see which)[ LA Wildfires Animal Resources Shelter Map](Check the LA Wildfires Animal Resources Shelter Map at uqr.to/sheltermap to see which)[ at](Check the LA Wildfires Animal Resources Shelter Map at uqr.to/sheltermap to see which)[ ](Check the LA Wildfires Animal Resources Shelter Map at uqr.to/sheltermap to see which)[uqr.to/sheltermap](Check the LA Wildfires Animal Resources Shelter Map at uqr.to/sheltermap to see which)[ to see which](Check the LA Wildfires Animal Resources Shelter Map at uqr.to/sheltermap to see which)[ ](Check the LA Wildfires Animal Resources Shelter Map at uqr.to/sheltermap to see which)shelters upload animals to PLL (indicated with a purple paw print ) . PLL also uploads pets from most neighborhood watch apps. Call local animal control agencies, veterinary hospitals, shelters and rescue groups in your area. Your pet may already be at a shelter location or at a temporary evacuation shelter. Visit [locator.lacounty.gov/animal/shelters](locator.lacounty.gov/animal/shelters to search for an LA-area shelter)[ to search for an LA-area shelter](locator.lacounty.gov/animal/shelters to search for an LA-area shelter) that serves your address. Check in with shelters daily. If possible, visit in-person to distribute your pet photos to shelter staff. If your pet isn’t at your local shelter, try expanding your search to other shelters in the area. Visit [the LA Wildfires Animal Resources Shelter Map at](the LA Wildfires Animal Resources Shelter Map at uqr.to/sheltermap to see animal shelters)[ ](the LA Wildfires Animal Resources Shelter Map at uqr.to/sheltermap to see animal shelters)[uqr.to/sheltermap](the LA Wildfires Animal Resources Shelter Map at uqr.to/sheltermap to see animal shelters)[ to see animal shelters](the LA Wildfires Animal Resources Shelter Map at uqr.to/sheltermap to see animal shelters)[ ](the LA Wildfires Animal Resources Shelter Map at uqr.to/sheltermap to see animal shelters)[throughout Los Angeles and surrounding communities.](throughout Los Angeles and surrounding communities.) Create a flyer that will stand out and get noticed by people who may have seen your pet. Use a bold headline like "LOST DOG" or "MISSING CAT. " Include a recent photo and details: breed, sex, coloring, age, weight, distinguishing features, date and location they were last seen. List your name and two phone numbers (yours and a backup contact) . Share digital versions of your flyer on local pet lost & found social media pages and with your network. Be alert to scammers seeking financial gain from lost pets. Check your pet’s microchip information. If your pet has a microchip, verify your contact information and report your pet lost with the microchip provider. If you do not know your pet’s microchip number, the provider who implanted the chip will typically have this information on file. If you have the microchip number but have not yet registered it with your contact information, visit my24pet.com to register. This can help expedite the reunificat

FAQs

What should you do first if your dog or cat is missing in the LA wildfires aftermath?

Monitor Petco Love Lost and upload a photo to petcolovelost.org. Use the last-seen location and monitor PLL daily while widening search criteria.

How can you find which shelters may have your pet?

Check in with shelters daily and expand search to other shelters in the area if your pet is not found locally. Use the LA Wildfires Animal Resources Shelter Map to see which shelters upload animals to PLL.

What actions should you take if you find a lost pet?

Immediately report the sighting to Petco Love Lost and your local animal services agency, including date, location, description, and a photo. If possible, bring the animal to an agency or vet clinic to be scanned for a microchip and report found pets at my24pet.com.

Sep 11, 2026

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