These furries have been found and are on hold for five days if they have identification, three days if they do not. If you recognize your pet, please call 505 753-8662 or email [email protected].

Start Here: Find Your Pet with Petco Love Lost

Losing a pet is stressful and emotional—but you don’t have to search alone. There are tools and steps that can greatly improve your chances of bringing your pet home.

If your pet is missing, begin by reporting and searching on Petco Love Lost—a free national database that uses photo-matching technology to help reunite lost pets with their families.

Upload a photo, add details, and check for possible matches. You can also create a free flyer to share with your community.

Info You’ll Need to Report Your Pet

  • Name and description

    What name does your pet come to when called? Breed, age, gender, and size? What kind of collar? Any ID tag or microchip?

  • Good photos

    One of your pet in a standing or walking position. The more photos the better because only you know what your pet looks like.

  • Personality

    Shy? Outgoing? Would your pet approach a stranger? Is your pet healthy, or are there medical issues?

  • Relationships

    Who is your pet closest to? Are there other pets in your home? You may want to use scent material from your child or the other dog, and even the cat-solid waste, litter box, bedding.

  • How Your Pet Got Lost

    Tell us about when, how and where your pet became lost. Is your pet accustomed to the area or is it a new place?

  • Sightings

    Have there been any sightings? Know the date, time, exact location, and direction of travel. Keep the name and phone number of each person who calls in sightings.

  • Use Petco Love Lost

    Report your cat or dog lost or missing on the platform. Upload a photo if available and add details about your pet. Petco Love Lost will search for pets across shelters, as well as pets posted across all social-media platforms like Nextdoor.

What to Do Right Away

The first 24-48 hours are most critical, so start searching right away. Even if your pet was lost in a new location, most pets are found within a mile of that area. Scent is the most powerful sense to an animal. They will smell you before you see them.

  • Search your immediate area

    Walk or drive your neighborhood, call your pet’s name, and check hiding spots nearby.

  • Talk to your neighbors

    Let people know your pet is missing. The more eyes looking, the better.

  • Visit local shelters in person

    Pets can travel quickly and may not be where you expect. Check frequently.

  • Post in local community groups

    Share photos and details on platforms like Nextdoor and Facebook.

  • Create and distribute flyers

    Use Petco Love Lost or your own flyer to spread the word.

Keep Searching—and Stay Visible

Reuniting with your pet often takes persistence. Continue checking Petco Love Lost for matches, updating your listing, and sharing your pet’s information regularly.

Our team encourages all pet owners to use Petco Love Lost as a central tool, helping connect lost and found pets across shelters and communities.