Helping Pets Find Their Way Back Home
Lost & Found Pets
Lost A Pet?
Steps to Take if You Lose Your Pet
Losing a pet can be scary and stressful, but you’re not alone.
At the York County SPCA, we’re here to help you through the process and give you the best chance of bringing your pet home. Acting quickly can make a big difference, so we’ve put together some simple steps and helpful resources to guide you along the way.
Initial Steps
Browse Our Found Animals
We update our Found Animals listing frequently, so please continue to check until you locate your pet.
Submit a Lost Report to the YCSPCA
Submitting a Lost Pet Report with the York County SPCA equips our team with the information needed to assist in your search and identify any matching pets brought in or reported by others.
Contact Find Toby
Submit a Lost Report on Petco Love Lost
Petco Love Lost (previously Finding Rover) helps reunite lost pets with their families by using picture-matching technology. Submit a report with a photo to make your pet visible to finders.
Additional Steps
Hang Lost Pet Flyers
Post flyers/pictures in parks, businesses, post offices, etc. in the area your pet was last seen as well as in surrounding areas.
Put Ads In Local Newspapers & Magazines
Create a concise ad that includes your pet’s type, color, size, breed, and any distinguishing characteristics. Include a clear photograph to draw attention to your ad and help people quickly recognize your pet.
Contact Local Animal Emergency Clinics
Sometimes, people who find pets will first take them to a nearby clinic rather than an animal shelter, so it’s important to alert local clinics about your missing pet to widen your search efforts. If you live outside of York County, you should also consider contacting your local animal shelter or humane organization.
Recognize One Of Our Furry Friends?
Found Animals
If you see your pet or recognize a pet and have information about their potential owners, please contact us at 717-764-6109 ext. 101. To reclaim your lost pet, come to the shelter between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily. Be prepared to show photos of your lost pet for verification purposes and bring a collar and leash, or carrier to take your pet home.
Found A Pet?
Steps to Take if You Find a Pet
You can significantly increase the chances of reuniting a pet with their family by following the steps below.
Step 1
Review Shelter Admissions Policy
Before bringing an animal to the YCSPCA, please review our Shelter Admissions Policy (for cats) and Stray Canine Intake Policy (for dogs) to learn when and how we can accept pets into our care.
Step 2
Submit a Found Report to the YCSPCA
Submitting a Found Pet Report equips our team with the information needed to assist in the search for the pet owners and identify any matching lost pet reports.
Step 3
Contact Find Toby
Send a message to Find Toby with information about the pet, where they were found, and your contact information. Be sure to include a photo with your message.
Step 4
Register the Pet with PetCo Love Lost
If you don’t see any lost posts matching the pet you found, submit a report with a photo to make your post visible to pet parents searching for their lost pet.
Report A Lost or Found Pet
Lost & Found Pet Report Form
Report your lost pet or a found animal to the York County SPCA by completing the form below and uploading a photo of the animal. Please provide as many details as possible.
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