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

Helpful resources for Maine

Recent reports in Maine

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Gray tabby cat with orange collar near Old Port

Hey, I'm Amina Hassan in Portland, Maine. I lost my gray tabby cat yesterday around 5:30pm near the Old Port, especially along Fore Street by the Portland Fish Exchange. He's a medium-sized cat, about 9 pounds, with an orange collar and a tiny silver bell that still jingles when he moves. He has a small white patch on his chest and a faint scar on his right hind leg from a playful tumble last summer. I'm really worried—he's been my companion since I adopted him as a kitten, and the apartment feels empty without him. If anyone finds him, please message me in the app so I can come grab him quickly.

Maine 4 months ago
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Gray Maine Coon mix with orange collar

I lost my gray Maine Coon mix cat yesterday around 3pm. She's a medium-large longhair with a white chest and a tiny white heart-shaped patch on her belly, and she wears an orange collar with a small silver bell. I last saw her outside a cafe on Exchange Street in Portland's Old Port, and she bolted when I was juggling bags. She's been with me for about 4 years and has sentimental value, and I'm really worried; if you spot her, drop me a message on the app so we can coordinate.

Maine 4 months ago
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Lost black Labrador retriever named Max with bright orange collar in Deering Oaks Park.

My beloved black Labrador retriever, Max, got loose during our walk in Deering Oaks Park on October 12th and hasn't returned home. He is about 4 years old, has a bright orange collar, and the tags have my contact information. Max is friendly but may be scared. Anyone who sees him, please call me ASAP!

Deering Oaks Park, Portland, Maine, United States 8 months ago
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Lost cat named Tiger with distinct striped fur and bright green eyes last seen near a backyard going into woods in rural Maine.

His name is Tiger, and he has a distinct striped fur pattern with bright green eyes. I last saw him playing in my backyard before he wandered off into the woods nearby. He loves to explore, so I'm really hoping he's just lost and will find his way back! If you've seen him or have any information, please let me know. He went missing in rural Maine a few days ago.

Rural Maine, United States about 1 year ago