Lost Puppies in Miami
Description
Bringing my two puppies along for a routine walk became a frantic moment today around 4:20 PM near Bayside Marketplace on Lincoln Road, Miami Beach. I turned a corner near Ocean Drive and must have looked away for a second; the puppies slipped away and disappeared into the crowd. They're small, with one tan and white, the other black and fluffy, and I'm heartbroken imagining them scared. I've wandered the area calling their names, asking shop staff, leaving a note on a nearby lamppost. I miss them terribly—my kids are worried, and I just want them back safe and sound where they belong.
Approximate last-seen location
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
How to safely get your item back
A short checklist to protect you and the item during the handoff.
Verify the finder before meeting
- Ask them to describe a detail not shown in your listing, such as an engraving, scratch, or contents.
- Request a clear photo of the item from an angle you did not post.
- Do not pay any release, shipping, or storage fee.
- Do not share your full address until you have verified them.
Meet in a safe, public place
- Police stations, café entrances, transport hubs, and shop foyers all work.
- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
Bring someone with you
- Tell a friend or family member where you are meeting and when.
- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
- For high-value items, consider contacting your local police station for advice first.
Keep communication on lostandfound.io
- Use the in-app message thread so there is a record if something goes wrong.
- Do not move to WhatsApp, SMS, or email until you have exchanged a verifying detail.
- Never share bank details, government ID numbers, or copies of your ID.