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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 Broward County, 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 Broward County 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 Broward County so found-pet reports nearby surface alongside yours.

Helpful resources for Broward County

Recent reports in Broward County

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Lost orange tabby cat with white paws

Hi there, I lost my orange tabby cat yesterday around 3pm. He’s the size of a large house cat, with a soft orange coat and white paws. He has a tiny notch on his right ear and wears a blue collar with a tiny silver bell. I last saw him near the Shops at Pembroke Gardens on Pines Boulevard in Pembroke Pines, Broward County; he bolted toward the parking lot and vanished among the cars. This little guy is a rescue and means the world to me—I've had him since he was a kitten and he's part of the family. If you find him, email me at [email protected].

Broward County about 1 month ago
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Blue Ruffwear leash with engraved bone tag

I lost my blue Ruffwear leash yesterday around 3pm. I was strolling along Las Olas Boulevard near the riverfront in Fort Lauderdale when a gust yanked it from my wrist. It's a 6-foot blue nylon leash with a bright orange reflective stripe and a dented chrome clasp, plus a bone-shaped tag engraved with the name 'Rocky' and my number. The tag is a bit worn from rain, but the engraving is still clear. This leash has sentimental value—it was a gift from my grandfather, and I really need to get it back. If you find it, please email me at [email protected].

Broward County 4 months ago
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Grey Syrian hamster with white chest

I lost my little grey Syrian hamster yesterday around 3pm near the Walmart on Oakland Park Blvd in Lauderdale Lakes. It's about 4 inches long, with a soft grey coat and a white belly. There’s a tiny crescent-shaped white patch on its left ear and a faint rust-colored stripe along its spine. I last saw him darting into the hedge area behind the parking lot, but he may have wandered into the adjacent grassy lot. He’s been a part of my daily routine since I adopted him last year after my grandma passed away, and I’m really worried about him. If anyone spots him, please email me at [email protected] so I can arrange a quick, safe pickup.

Broward County 4 months ago
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Leopard gecko with orange tail

Yesterday around 3pm I was misting the enclosure when my leopard gecko slipped out and vanished under the couch. He's about 6 inches long, tan with dark brown spots and a bright orange tail. There's a tiny white scar under his left front leg and a small blue dot under his chin, unique markers I can recognize. I lost him in Broward County, around the Davie Town Center area near the Publix on Davie Road and University Drive. It's really important to me—he's a gift to my son—and I'd be grateful to anyone who finds him.

Broward County 6 months ago