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

Helpful resources for Memphis

Recent reports in Memphis

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Gray dwarf hamster with white belly, lost near FedExForum

I lost my gray dwarf hamster yesterday around 3pm near the FedExForum on Front Street in Memphis. He's tiny, about the size of a ping-pong ball, with a light gray coat and a distinct white belly. He also has a small crescent-shaped white patch on his left ear and a barely-there scar on his right hind paw from a playful tumble. He’s super curious and friendly, and this little guy is a big sentimental value—he was a gift from my daughter. If you see him or have him, please get in touch; we’re really hoping to bring him back safely.

Memphis 3 months ago
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Blue budgie with yellow head near Beale Street

I lost my blue budgie yesterday around 3pm when I opened the back door on Beale Street Landing in Memphis; he slipped out and darted off toward the river. He's a small parakeet, about 5 inches long, with a bright blue body, a yellow head, white cheeks, and subtle black bars on the wings. Unique features: one tail feather is bent to the left, and there's a tiny white speck on his left cheek. This little guy has been with me for years and helps with my anxiety; I’d be incredibly grateful to have him back.

Memphis 4 months ago
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Blue-green cockatiel with orange cheeks, Memphis

I lost my blue-green cockatiel yesterday around 3pm. He's a small pet parrot, about 12 inches long with a bright yellow crest, white face, and vivid orange cheeks. He has a silver leg band on his right leg with the code 'MG-24' and a tiny heart-shaped feather patch near the left wing. I last saw him around Beale Street Landing near the riverfront, then I think he landed near the Memphis Zoo entrance. This bird is part of my family and has sentimental value, so I’m really hoping to get him back.

Memphis 4 months ago
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Bearded dragon with orange and tan markings

I lost my bearded dragon, orange and tan with dark banding, about 10 inches long from snout to tail. I was leaving the Memphis Zoo area this afternoon around 3:15 pm, near the Overton Park entrance along Park Ave, when it slipped from its blue reptile carrier inside my backpack. It has a tiny blue dot on the back of its neck and a small scar on the left hind toe—really distinctive features. This little guy means the world to me and my kid; if anyone spotted him, I’d be grateful to get him back and will come collect him as soon as I can.

Memphis 5 months ago
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Lost brown leather dog collar with metal tag for dog named Max in Shelby Farms Park.

I lost my dog's collar while we were walking in Shelby Farms Park, Memphis. It's a brown leather collar with a metal tag that has my dog's name, Max, and my phone number on it. I've searched everywhere, but I can't seem to find it. If anyone comes across it, I would be very grateful to get it back.

Shelby Farms Park, Memphis, TN, United States 10 months ago