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

Helpful resources for Ithaca

Recent reports in Ithaca

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Lost Canines near Ithaca Commons

I lost my two dogs in Ithaca last night around 9:45 p.m. near the Ithaca Commons and Cayuga Street area. They bolted after a squeaky toy and wandered toward Cass Park before I could wrangle them back. One is a small tan terrier mix with a blue collar; the other is a larger black lab mix with a red leash. I am anxious and hopeful, knowing how quickly they blend into crowds, especially along the pedestrian paths by the streets. If anyone spots them, please help them find their way home.

Downtown Ithaca, near the Ithaca Commons 4 days ago
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White-tan guinea pig, lost near State Street

Yesterday around 3pm I realized my guinea pig, Noodle, is missing. He's a small fluffy white-and-tan guy, with a heart-shaped light brown patch on his back and a tiny notch on his left ear, plus a pink nose. I last saw him near Ithaca Bakery on State Street, and he tends to freeze when people pass by so he can be hard to spot. He's a beloved family member and a gift from my grandmother, so I’d be incredibly grateful to get him back safe.

Ithaca 4 months ago
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Red nylon dog collar with name tag

I lost my red nylon dog collar yesterday around 3pm near the Ithaca Commons on State Street, outside Taste of Thai. It's a 1-inch-wide Blueberry Pet collar, slightly worn from daily walks, with a small silver tag engraved 'Milo' and a tiny brass bell that still jingles when I move. The collar has a reflective strip along the edge and a couple of tiny frays on the strap. It has sentimental value — it was a gift from my grandmother, and Milo has a matching leash. If anyone found it, please text me; I’d really love to get it back, Milo misses his collar.

Ithaca 7 months ago