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Lost pet — how to find them fast

A fast, practical plan for finding a lost pet, plus the shelters and microchip registries to contact.

When a pet goes missing in Ann Arbor, speed and visibility are everything. Most lost pets are found close to home within the first day.

  1. Search the immediate area. Check nearby gardens, sheds, and quiet spots. Bring treats and a familiar item, and call calmly.
  2. Alert the microchip registry. Flag your pet as missing with the microchip database so your details are current if they're scanned.
  3. Call local shelters and vets. Phone shelters, pounds, and veterinary practices around Ann Arbor and ask them to note your pet's description.
  4. Post online and on lost-pet databases. Share clear photos in local community groups and lost-pet services.
  5. Put up visible notices. A simple poster with a photo, the area, and a contact number still works.
  6. Post a listing. Add a lost-pet listing for Ann Arbor so found-pet reports nearby surface alongside yours.

Helpful resources for Ann Arbor

Recent reports in Ann Arbor

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Beige terrier mix with green collar

I lost my beige terrier mix yesterday around 3pm near Zingerman's Deli on North Fourth Avenue in the Kerrytown area of Ann Arbor. He's about 20 pounds, with short beige fur and a darker muzzle, and he wears a bright green collar with a tiny red bone-shaped tag. He also has a small white heart-shaped patch on his chest and a slight limp in his right hind leg. He's my rescue dog and has been my shadow since I adopted him last year, so I’m really worried. If you’ve seen him or have any info, please email me at [email protected].

Ann Arbor about 1 month ago
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Gray tabby cat with blue collar, missing near Kerrytown

I lost my gray tabby cat Milo yesterday around 5:15pm in the Kerrytown area, near Kerrytown Market & Shops on Detroit Street in Ann Arbor. Milo is a medium-sized cat with gray tabby stripes and white paws, and he wears a light blue collar with a tiny bell and a paw-print tag. He has a small scar above his right eyebrow and a shy demeanor, but he's totally friendly once he gets to know you. I'm really worried and miss him a lot—if you've seen him or have any information, please email me at [email protected]; I'd be forever grateful.

Ann Arbor 2 months ago
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Lost small light brown rabbit named Coco with a blue collar near Burns Park, Ann Arbor.

I lost my small rabbit, Coco, around the Burns Park area in Ann Arbor yesterday evening. She is a light brown color and quite friendly, wearing a little blue collar. I'm really worried about her, and if anyone sees her, please let me know. I've checked the immediate area but haven’t found her yet.

Burns Park, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States 10 months ago
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Lost friendly brown and white ferret named Nibbles near Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.

I lost my pet ferret, named Nibbles, around the Michigan Stadium area in Ann Arbor last night while we were taking our evening walk. He has brown and white fur and is super friendly. If anyone spots him, please let me know. I'm really worried about him.

Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI, United States 12 months ago
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Lost gray cat named Whiskers with green eyes and small white chest spot in Old West Side, Ann Arbor.

My beloved gray cat, Whiskers, went missing last night from our backyard in the Old West Side neighborhood of Ann Arbor. He's a bit shy but super friendly once he warms up to you. He has green eyes and a small white spot on his chest. If you see him, I would be extremely grateful if you could let me know!

Old West Side, Ann Arbor, MI, USA about 1 year ago