Lost and Found Pets in California

This page collects the latest reports of lost and found pets across California. When a dog or cat goes missing, the first hours matter most — a listing here reaches neighbours, local shelters and people searching for the same pet. Choose your city below to see nearby alerts, or post your own listing for free. Every listing in California is public, searchable and shareable so the right person can find it fast.

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Cities in California

San Francisco (60)Sacramento (49)San Diego (48)Los Angeles (44)San Jose (36)Fresno (25)Bakersfield (20)Riverside (11)Irvine (10)Oakland (10)Long Beach (9)Stockton (7)Anaheim (5)Chula Vista (5)Ontario (5)Palmdale (5)Visalia (5)Compton (4)Orange (4)Pasadena (4)Salinas (4)Hayward (3)Hemet (3)Highland (3)Huntington Beach (3)Lancaster (3)North Hollywood (3)Panorama City (3)Pomona (3)Rowland Heights (3)San Bernardino (3)South Gate (3)West Sacramento (3)Woodland (3)Yucca Valley (3)Canoga Park (2)Chatsworth (2)Chino (2)Cypress (2)El Cajon (2)Fremont (2)Hesperia (2)Inglewood (2)La Puente (2)Modesto (2)Monterey Park (2)Mountain View (2)Muscoy (2)Newport Beach (2)Oceanside (2)Rio Linda (2)San Ramon (2)Santa Ana (2)Stanton (2)Torrance (2)Tulare (2)Van Nuys (2)Victorville (2)West Covina (2)Westminster (2)Adelanto (1)Agua Dulce (1)Antioch (1)Arcadia (1)Beverly Hills (1)Boron (1)Castro Valley (1)Cathedral City (1)Ceres (1)Chowchilla (1)City Terrace (1)Clovis (1)Commerce (1)Corona (1)Costa Mesa (1)Cupertino (1)Delano (1)Desert Hot Springs (1)Devore (1)Downey (1)Eastvale (1)El Centro (1)Elk Grove (1)El Monte (1)Escondido (1)Fallbrook (1)Fontana (1)Fountain Valley (1)Gardena (1)Garden Grove (1)Glassell Park (1)Hawthorne (1)Hollywood (1)Indio (1)Isleton (1)June Lake (1)Jurupa Valley (1)La Crescenta (1)Laguna Hills (1)Likely (1)Los Alamitos (1)Lynwood (1)Madera (1)Martinez (1)Milpitas (1)Monrovia (1)Moreno Valley (1)Nevada City (1)Newberry Springs (1)Orange Park Acres (1)Orangevale (1)Pacifica (1)Pacoima (1)Paramount (1)Pico Rivera (1)Porterville (1)Poway (1)Rancho Palos Verdes (1)Redding (1)Redwood City (1)Reseda (1)Richmond (1)Roseville (1)San Clemente (1)San Gabriel (1)San Juan Capistrano (1)San Rafael (1)Santa Clara (1)Seal Beach (1)South Lake Tahoe (1)South San Francisco (1)Sylmar (1)Tehachapi (1)Tracy (1)Twentynine Palms (1)Union City (1)Upland (1)Vallejo (1)Vista (1)Winnetka (1)Woodland Hills (1)Yucaipa (1)

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Frequently asked questions

How do I report a lost pet in California?

Use the free “Post a listing” form, choose your city in California, add a clear photo and your contact details. Your listing goes live and becomes searchable right away.

Is it free to post a lost or found pet in California?

Yes. Posting a lost or found pet listing is free. Available Boost and Premium options are included free, and no payment card is required.

I found a stray dog or cat in California — what should I do?

Check for a collar or tag, contact a nearby vet or shelter to scan for a microchip, and post a “found” listing with a photo and the area where you found the pet so the owner can find it.

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