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

Helpful resources for Rochester

Recent reports in Rochester

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Bearded dragon lost near East Ave by River Campus

I lost my bearded dragon this afternoon around 3pm near East Avenue by the River Campus in Rochester. It's about 6 inches long, sandy orange with darker crossbands along the back, and it usually sits on a warm branch. It was in a blue plastic travel terrarium with a black handle and a small heat lamp; the terrarium lid has a small crack along the edge. Unique features: a small white scar under its chin and a blue dot near the base of the tail. This dragon means a lot to me—it was a gift from my daughter, and I’m really hoping someone who finds it can help bring it home.

Rochester about 1 month ago
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Beagle mix with blue collar; lost

Yesterday around 6:15pm I lost my beagle mix during a walk near Highland Park, around Park Ave and Meadow Street in Rochester. He's about 22 pounds, brown and white with a white heart-shaped patch on his chest, and he wears a blue collar with a bone-shaped tag. He also has a slightly floppy left ear and a tiny white dot on his right hind paw. This dog means the world to me—he's my constant buddy and was a gift from my grandmother, so I'm really worried and hope he comes home soon. If you spot him, please send me a message on the site so we can coordinate a meetup.

Rochester 6 months ago
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Lost friendly pet bunny named Oliver with a small blue collar in Highland Park, Rochester, MN.

I lost my beloved pet bunny, Oliver, in Highland Park while we were out for a walk. He got spooked by a loud noise and ran off towards the woods. He’s about a year old, very friendly, and has a small blue collar with a tag that has my contact information on it. If anyone has seen him, please let me know! We really miss him.

Highland Park, Rochester, Minnesota, United States 8 months ago