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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 Columbia, 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 Columbia 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 Columbia so found-pet reports nearby surface alongside yours.

Helpful resources for Columbia

Recent reports in Columbia

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Lost leashes near Soda City Market, Columbia

I was leaving Pete's Coffee near Soda City Market on Main Street around 6:15 p.m. last Friday when I realized my two dog leashes were missing from the passenger seat. I retraced steps along Main Street, past the vendor tents and mural walls, toward the riverfront park. The air was cool and the evening bustle felt suddenly distant as I scanned the sidewalk, hoping they were just tucked under a chair. They’re part of our evening routine, and I’m anxious we won’t find them. If you happened to see them or picked them up, I’d really appreciate any help.

Bench outside Pete's Coffee, Soda City Market, Main Street 14 days ago
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Lost felines near USC Horseshoe, Columbia

I lost my cats tonight in Columbia around 9:15 PM after walking from Five Points toward the USC Horseshoe. Two cats, Willow and Pepper, disappeared and I’ve been calling their names and retracing steps, but I can’t find them. Willow is a gray tabby with a white chest; Pepper is a calico with an orange patch. They’re wary of strangers, so I’m worried they might slip into a shed or under a porch somewhere nearby. If anyone spots them, please let the site know.

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near USC Horseshoe, by Five Points about 1 month ago
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Gray dwarf hamster in blue travel cage

I lost my gray dwarf hamster Gizmo yesterday around 3pm near the Columbia Public Library on Broadway Ave. He’s a tiny guy, about two inches long, with soft gray fur, a white belly, and a small heart-shaped patch on his chest. He was in a blue plastic travel cage with a wheel and some shredded tissue bedding. I last had him in the living room, but the window was open and he might have squeezed out. I’m really worried—he’s a sweet little guy and this cage is his home; he has sentimental value to my kid. If anyone finds him, please text me and I’ll come right away.

Columbia 4 months ago
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Lost bright green pet parakeet named Kiwi with a small yellow spot on her head last seen near the park on Main Street.

I can't believe I lost my pet parakeet! Her name is Kiwi, and she flew out of her cage on Saturday morning while I was cleaning it. She’s bright green with a small yellow spot on her head and makes the sweetest chirping sounds. I last saw her near the park on Main Street, and I've been searching everywhere. If you find her, please reach out. I miss her so much!

Park on Main Street, Columbia, SC, USA 11 months ago