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

Helpful resources for Orlando

Recent reports in Orlando

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Leopard gecko: emerald green with orange tail

I lost my leopard gecko yesterday around 3pm near the Lake Eola fountain on East Washington Street in Orlando. It's a small juvenile, about 4 inches from snout to tail, emerald green with black speckles and an orange-tipped tail. There's a tiny nick on the left front toe and a faint scar near the jaw from a playful stumble, so those are good visual clues if you see him. It was a birthday gift from my daughter, and I’m really worried—he’s my constant little buddy and I’d love to have him back soon.

Orlando about 1 month ago
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Calico dwarf hamster with white blaze

I lost my calico dwarf hamster yesterday around 3pm. It's tiny, about 2 inches long, with gray and white fur and a distinctive white blaze on its forehead, plus a tiny pink nose. It was wearing a light blue micro-collar with a small silver bell. I last saw it near Lake Eola Park, along E Central Blvd by the fountain and swan boats, in the Downtown Orlando area. It’s a shy guy and I’m really worried he might get scared and hide, especially with cars and people around. If you find him, please email me at [email protected]—he means the world to me and I’d be forever grateful.

Orlando 6 months ago
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Bearded dragon, orange-tan with tail scar

I lost my bearded dragon, Sunny, yesterday around 3pm after playing in our living room. I last saw her near the Lake Eola Park fountain in Orlando when I opened the back door to let some air in; she must have slipped out while I was cleaning her enclosure. She's about 9 inches from head to tail, orange-tan with a darker stripe along her back, and she has a small crescent-shaped scar on the tip of her tail. She's pretty curious and friendly, and she hates being grabbed, so she tends to hide in warm spots and small gaps. This is really important to me—it's my daughter's pet and it's been with us for years. If anyone finds her, please message me; we’d be forever grateful to get her back safe.

Orlando 7 months ago