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

Helpful resources for Delaware

Recent reports in Delaware

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Gray tabby cat with blue collar, missing

I lost my gray tabby cat yesterday around 3pm. He tends to wander near Main Street and Academy Street in Newark, Delaware, sometimes slipping into the UD campus area. He’s about 9 pounds, with a gray tabby coat, white chest, and a small notch in his right ear. He wears a bright blue reflective collar with a tiny bell and a heart-shaped tag that says 'MILO.' He also has a small white dot on his left hind paw and a tiny scar under his chin from a past scrape. I’m really worried—he’s my only pet and he needs his daily medication. If you see him, please contact me; he means the world to me.

Delaware about 1 month ago
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Gray-white dwarf hamster with blue collar and bell

I lost my gray-and-white dwarf hamster, Nutmeg, yesterday around 3pm near the Newark Public Library on Market Street in Newark, Delaware. Nutmeg is tiny, the size of a ping-pong ball, with a bright blue collar and a small silver bell that jingles when she scurries. She sports a white stripe down her forehead and fluffy fur that's slightly scruffy after a day on the run. This little one has sentimental value—it's my daughter's pet and a gift from her grandmother—and we’re really hoping someone who found her will be kind enough to reach out. If you’ve seen Nutmeg, please email [email protected]; I’d be forever grateful to get her back.

Delaware 3 months ago
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Beagle mix with blue collar missing near Walmart, Dover

I lost my beagle mix yesterday around 3pm near the Walmart on North Dupont Highway in Dover, Delaware. He's about 40 pounds, tri-color with brown ears, white chest, and a black saddle, and he has a small white star-shaped patch on his right hind leg; his tail ends in a white tip. He wears a blue nylon collar with a brass tag engraved 'Mochi' and he’s usually friendly but a bit skittish around strangers. This dog is our family companion and means the world to my daughter, so we’re really hoping for his safe return. If you’ve seen him or picked him up, please text me and avoid sudden approaches.

Delaware 3 months ago
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Cream dwarf hamster with blue harness

I lost my cream dwarf hamster named Niko yesterday around 3pm after I took his exercise ball for a spin near the UD Library on South College Ave in Newark. He's tiny, about the size of a ping-pong ball, with soft cream fur and a white belly. The standout details are a blue harness with a tiny silver bell and a heart-shaped white patch on his chest. He’s shy and might hide in small cracks or under planters, especially if there are loud noises. I really need him back—he’s part of the family and holds sentimental value. If you spot him, let me know.

Delaware 3 months ago
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Leopard gecko with orange spots, ~3 inches

I lost my leopard gecko yesterday around 5pm. It's about 3 inches long, with an emerald body and orange spots, plus a dark tip on the tail. There’s a small white speck behind its left eye and a tiny kink near the tail from a past fall. I last saw him wandering near Market Street along the Wilmington Riverfront, by the Chase Bank on 4th Street—he slipped out of his terrarium during a room freshening and I didn’t notice until after dinner. It means a lot to me and my daughter; it was a gift from my late grandmother, and we’re really hoping to get him back.

Delaware 5 months ago
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Lost orange tabby cat with blue collar

I lost Milo yesterday around 3pm near the Riverfront Market on Market Street in Wilmington, Delaware. He’s a short-haired orange tabby, about 12 pounds, with a white chest and white paws. He wears a bright blue collar with a small silver bell, and there’s a tiny crescent-shaped white patch on his chest. He has green eyes and a small notch in his right ear. This cat belongs to my grandmother, and we’re really worried—he means a lot to our family and has sentimental value. If anyone spots him, I’d really appreciate any help getting him home.

Delaware 5 months ago